Senior Women protection and empowerment Program Manager

The senior WPE Program Manager will direct and oversee all aspects of IRC’s WPE program in Mogadishu and Dhusamareb, which includes response services (focus on clinical care for sexual assault survivors and case management) and capacity building of local service providers. With direct management support from the Field Coordinator and technical support from the WPE Coordinator, the senior WPE Program Manager will ensure that the goals and objectives of the projects are met in a timely and effective manner.  Specific responsibilities include oversight of technical service delivery, monitoring and evaluation, professional development and training of WPE staff, and project cycle management of grants and budgets. She will provide appropriate mentorship to WPE officers and promote coordination among the local stakeholders. The senior WPE Program Manager will administratively report to the Field Coordinator and technically report to the WPE coordinator.

Responsibilities: 

Project Management, Implementation, and Monitoring

• Assume primary responsibility for daily project management and implementation, and ensure compliance with the donor agreement and project proposal, proactively notifying the Field Coordinator and WPE Coordinator if issues arise.
• Co-lead project planning, and oversee program implementation and budget expenditures to ensure effective use of resources against planned activities and expected outputs.
• Ensure adequate project monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to collect information and consolidate data to demonstrate impact and inform ongoing program design.
• Set-up M&E systems to monitor program implementation in coordination with the WPE coordinator
• Compile and prepare quality monthly and periodic project progress reports, as well as the final report, and feed in other information as required.
• Assist in the program development and design process through assessments, proposal writing, and budget development.

 Capacity Building

• Develop and implement capacity building plans for local partners;
• Working with the WPE Coordinator to identify resources and materials, plan and lead trainings and capacity building to staff and partners.  
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to staff and partner agencies to ensure programming meets best practice standards and guidance around GBV in humanitarian settings.

Coordination and Advocacy

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders - including Government, community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community based organizations and other IRC sectors to enhance cooperation and coordination;
• Participate in IRC Somalia regular meetings, reviews, strategic planning; and assist in the preparation of new initiatives for the WPE program in Somalia.
  Represent IRC in relevant coordination fora (e.g. GBV Working Group, Protection Cluster) at Somalia level;
• Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate

• Ensure regular communication with IRC WPE Coordinator, Field Coordinator and other departments regarding the project’s progress and processes.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs;