Team Leader (Internal Applicants ONLY)

Job Title:                                              Team Leader

Function:                                              Programmes

Duty Station:                                       Multiple Locations (Northern Iraq)

Line Manager:                                     Programme Manager

Line Management Responsibility:    International Protection Officers, National Protection Officers, and Field Security and Logistics Officer

ABOUT US

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection programming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection, and inter-communal violence reduction. 

JOB PURPOSE

The Team Leader is responsible for the on-site management of an NP field team. This shall entail ensuring the effective implementation of civilian protection programming while providing for field-based personnel management, financial and administrative functions, coordinating with HQ regarding logistics and procurement, and ensuring compliance with NP’s security policies and procedures and country strategy. The Team Leader is the primary representative of NP at coordination meetings with NGO partners and government authorities and departments in the field team’s area of operation.

KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commitment to NP Principles

• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mandate and principles
• Maintain a positive image of the organization full-time while in the field.

Program Implementation

• Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and general administration of NP projects in the TL’s respective field location in accordance with the project description and in accordance with policies, donor agreements, and guidelines
• Leads, guides and supports their NP field team in proactive and reactive activities, guiding the team on implementation and emergency response as needed
• Develops new and innovative programming ideas drawn from lessons learned in the field and shares them with the Management Team in Erbil for further discussion and agreement

Coordination and accountability

• Builds effective networks and collaborative relationships, strengthens communication and coordination with partners, communities, NGOs, and local- and state-level government stakeholders, and protects NP’s integrity and accountability
• Takes prompt and appropriate action to resolve existing and anticipated problems and address the concerns and complaints of stakeholders

Monitoring and reporting

• Carries out regular field supervision and monitoring of activities and processes in which project funds, materials, and equipment are utilized and verifies progress and quality of work done in accordance with monitoring and evaluation systems and indicators
• Implements NP procedures for internal monitoring, smooth implementation, and reporting of emergency activities in accordance with project objectives and indicators and ensures regular communication and reporting with the Head of Programs and Programme Development Officer
• Oversees preparation of quality and timely weekly and monthly reports for submission
• Supervises the NP field staff and provides oversight on a day to day planning, data collection, analysis, documentation/reporting
• Ensures periodic project reviews and lesson learning exercises are conducted and documented

Finance

• Monitors closely project expenditures against the approved budgets
• Ensures effective application of adequate internal control and risk management procedures, including proper authorization of purchases and payments, and ensures satisfactory accountability of all project expenditures in line with NP financial policies
• In coordination with the Heads of Programs, prepares and presents timely and accurate monthly financial projections of expenditure for field site operations and program implementation and flags any potential funding deficits in order to allow adequate time to apply contingency measures so as not to disrupt program implementation
• Ensures timely submission of weekly financial reports, supporting documentation, and supports the Heads of Programs to fulfill their financial management responsibility

Human Resources

• Recruits qualified local staff with the help of the Programme Manager/s; manages the performance of staff under his/her direct supervision
• Maintains teamwork and an enabling working environment for field teams including ensuring clear reporting and communication channels and regular documented meetings
• Supports the professional development of the team members and conducts regular performance appraisals of team members
• Consults with the Programme Manager/s to strategize on responses to performance and disciplinary challenges identify staff welfare concerns such as burn-out and flag it to Staff Welfare to ensure intervention and mitigation

Administration/Procurement/Logistics/Security

• Coordinates the timely submission of logistics and procurement requests with the Operations Coordinator in Erbil
• Implements organizational goals, ensuring compliance by way of guiding field staff and inducting them into organizational systems and procedures
• Manages field site assets including equipment and materials in close consultation with the Programme Manager/s Programs and Head of Security and Operations
• Maintains updated monthly asset register and monitors and reports regularly on the proper usage of assets, supplies, and other consumables
• Ensures safety and security of staff and advises and consults with the Head of Programs and the Security Advisor and Operations Coordinator on security matters, and takes appropriate action in line with the security policy
• Submits and coordinates timely leave schedules of all national and international staff in accordance with NP’s leave policy and with as little disruption to programming as possible

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• University degree in refugee law, human rights, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, negotiation, mediation, human security, or related field

• 3-5 years’ work experience in human security, child protection, refugee, IDP, or civilian protection.
• Demonstrated management experience in working in the complex security environment
• Demonstrated experience working with state authorities, negotiation and mediation
• Demonstrated ability to live, work and solve problems independently and effectively in remote, highly challenging locations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze conflict, security, and political contexts
• Contextual knowledge of Iraq is highly desirable

Skills

Independent judgment and analytical:        

• Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyze data
• Ability to manage information with discretion
• Demonstrable conflict analysis skills, identify entry points, and design prevention and protection strategies

Interpersonal and representational:   

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and motivate and provide leadership to the team and work in a multi-cultural environment
• Solutions focused, creative problem solver
• Proven ability to build relationships with the full range of actors including government, chiefs, military, police, and non-state actors
• Genuine commitment and interest in living and working at the community level
• Flexibility and adaptability

Management: 

• Ability to structure and direct work plans of national and international staff, managing conflict, and maximizing human resources
• Ability to address staff welfare issues maturely and discreetly

Language:

• Ability to interact confidently in English with colleagues and external contacts, to write documents and reports, and to present effectively relevant information
• Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable

Information technology:

• Good skills in Microsoft Office applications
• IT hardware skills a definite asset

Other Specialized Requirements

• This field site is a complex security environment where conditions change rapidly–experience in insecure environments is essential to success in this position.
• Willingness to travel long distances by vehicle.

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page) detailing your experience and how you qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 27th October 2021  

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, people in communities we serve, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.

NO FEE  

PLEASE BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS. NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR ASK FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, MEETING, TRAVELING, PROCESSING TRAINING, ETC). NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE WILL NOT REQUEST INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.