Consortium Manager

Coordination of consortium actors and the consortium program & grant management

• S/He is the focal point for the consortium programmatic activities on the island and ensures the smooth implementation. 
  
• S/He is accountable for the consortium program implementation and results.
  
• Monitors program implementation and results, contributes to reporting and proposal writing, holds data review meetings for the consortium program and participates in grant review meetings.  
  
• S/he coordinates day-to-day activities of the four partners inside and outside the RIC. 
  
• Holds regular meetings with the partners and with the IRC teams for coordination purposes.
  
• Identifies and unblocks issues related to the program.
  
• Represents the consortium and coordinates with the authorities and the donor on the island. 
  
• Coordinates with other actors as required. 
  
• Ensures that program activities are in line with grants. 
  
• Contributes to proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through planning and program design with relevant field-based staff and ensures technical standards are taken into consideration.
  
• Cooperates with the Technical Managers, the Grants Manager, the Partnerships Finance officer and the Partnerships Sr. Officer. 
  
  
  Budget accountability
  
  
• Oversees and is accountable for the consortium program budget. 
  
• Reviews budgets versus actuals and undertakes relevant communication with partners in cooperation with finance and the partnerships focal point.  
  
  
  Other considerations
  
  
• Develops and maintains effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders, representing IRC positions, promoting long-term strategy and resolving problems/conflicts;
  
• Maintains open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit. 
  
• Adheres to and acts in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures and IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct
  
• Ensures that all IRC staff understand the IRC Way and comply with IRC’s Standards for Professional Conduct. 
  
• Respects and promotes DEI (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion) within his/her team. 
  
• S/He reports to the Area Manager and the Head of Programs.