The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

  • BACKGROUND:  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. IRC has operated in South Sudan for over 30 years now delivering humanitarian relief, post-conflict assistance, and development programs in both refugees, internally displaced and host community settings. IRC operates in 10 field offices including in Juba with program portfolio covering health, nutrition, Environmental Health (EH), child protection, economic recovery and development (ERD)/livelihoods, women’s protection, and empowerment, Education, and general protection. IRC continues to provide life-saving assistance and humanitarian aid to vulnerable South Sudanese, trying to rebuild their lives and restore peace. The IRC’s new strategy in South Sudan will prioritize improving health, safety, and economic well-being, targeting women, children, and other vulnerable.

  • Position Summary:

    IRC is seeking a Sr Manager – Implementation (PlayMatters) for a five-year project, “PlayMatters”, funded by the LEGO Foundation. The Play Matters - Sparking Lifelong Learning through Play aims to improve holistic learning and wellbeing outcomes for 800,000 school going children (aged 3-12+) in in refugee settlements and host communities in East Africa (Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania). This project aims to build children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative skills by influencing and changing behaviors of adults (parents, caregivers, teachers, community members and policy makers) surrounding children to incorporate Learning through Play methodologies into regular interactions with children at school, home and in the community. The project is implemented in a consortium partnership with War Child Holland, Plan International, Behavioral Insights Team and Innovations for Poverty Action. More information on PlayMatters can be found here: https://www.playmatters.org

    The Sr Manager - Implementation will be responsible coordinating day to day implementation and overall, for ensuring effective and efficient implementation of project activities according to agreed workplans, budgets and in accordance with set priorities. S/he will provide direct support supervision and line management support for the project specific staff in the location. S/he will also participate, contribute, and support engagements at district level with other key stakeholders required to achieve results including the PlayMatters Consortium, implementing partners, government, and humanitarian coordination actors. S/he will be expected to work collaboratively with the IRC’s Sector technical coordinators, operations team, and the finance team to support coordination, integration, harmonization, and coherence of the project with other IRC Uganda sectors.

    Job Responsibilities

    Implementation coordination

  • Co- lead and contribute to the development of location specific project annual work plans, phased budgets, and performance plans
  • Implement workplan and budget assigned to the location in accordance with PlayMatters project priorities.  
  •  Ensure compliance with relevant implementation SOPs, tools, protocols, and schedules.  
  • Oversee and ensure effective development, monitoring and reporting of work plans and budgets.
  • Keep abreast of contextual changes in implementation and provide periodical situational updates relevant for project implementation.
  • Participate in and contribute to the Project Implementation planning meetings on a regular basis

  • Monitoring, Accountability and Reporting

  • Track and monitor project performance, progress, budget and workplan execution and report in accordance to set results, planned schedules, priorities, and performance standards  
  • Proactively identify project management risks and areas in need of decision-making and escalate to appropriate levels of authority any issues which impact project performance or ability to meet donor commitments.
  • Conduct regular field visits for supportive supervision support and compliance monitoring!
  • Ensure timely compilation, uploads and submission of location specific project reports, data uploads and information updates as specified in project RMEAL guidelines.
  • Coordinate and/or collaborate on project or location specific learning events, documentations and communication of achievements, lessons learned, challenges, and changes needed and application during implementation.
  • Provide oversight into the implementation of the accountability and client response mechanisms in the location   

  • Project team management and support

  • Provide day-to-day leadership, support supervision, and mentorship to project specific staff
  • Guide, monitor and maintain high levels of support for supervisees and other project staff development, accountability, and overall performance.
  • Coordinate the logistical support and technical support for capacity strengthening activities of project staff, volunteers and implementing partners. 
  • Work closely with the relevant departments in country to guide, plan, monitor, and verify appropriate use of the project resources.

  • Support Communications, Collaboration and Partnerships

  • Co- lead the location specific planning, logistical arrangements, communications and execution of key project events (e.g., workshops, learning visits, high-level stakeholder engagements, donor visits, etc.),
  • Contribute to the development of relevant project communications materials, updates, and presentations for donors, senior leadership, or other external bodies
  • Support the development of program updates/communications for circulation externally and to the PlayMatters regional team
  • Participate in assessment, development, and maintenance of implementing partnership relations in existing and/or potential project locations.
  • Facilitate collaboration, joint troubleshooting, and consensus to ensure integration and harmonization of other sectors, departments during implementation
  • In collaboration with the other project workstreams, they contribute to strategic planning and as well as high levels of integration and collaboration across the consortium and project
  • Ensure inter-departmental and inter-sectoral collaboration within IRC South Sudan with other sectors.

  • Requirements

  • Degree from an accredited university in Education, Social Science, or other relevant field of study
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in education programming, including field-level implementation and team supervision in humanitarian or development contexts.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing education activities such as teacher training and community engagement, strong understanding of education systems and coordination mechanisms in South Sudan.
  • Experience in collaborative implementation, problem-solving skills as well as working independently with diverse teams,
  • Strong oral and written, communication skills and ability to successfully communicate cross-culturally with diverse constituencies. 
  • Good project management skills, including ability to prepare, monitor, and control budgets.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other database programs as well as use of internet and email.
  • Ability and willingness to be based in the field with frequent travel within and across the project field sites (at least 90 % of the time)             

  • Reports to: Project Team Lead  

    Working Environment:  The Field Education Manager will work in the IRC South Sudan field office and be provided regular administrative and logistics support to perform his/her responsibilities. IRC is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

    STANDARD OF PROFEESIONAL CONDUCT

  • The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

  • Safeguarding policy:

  • The IRC has a zero-tolerance policy for safeguarding violations by staff, incentive workers, visitors, sub-grantees, suppliers/sub-contractors, and implementing partners. Safeguarding at the IRC is an integral to organizational values and ethics, and staff and associates are expected to take all reasonable steps to prevent the sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment of any person linked to the program by both its employees and any downstream partner. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough background check and satisfactory references.

  • Narrowing the Gender Gap:

  • The International Rescue Committee is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including a flexible hour (when possible), maternity leave, transportation support, and gender-sensitive security protocols

  • Equal Opportunity Employer:

  • IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants because of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws

  • ‘WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY’.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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