The purpose of the LFS Coordinator position is day to day implementation and supervision of the LFS Projects in Darfur. The post holder will ensure all activities implemented in timely manner and with high quality. He will also be in charge of the support functions of the satellite offices in Sudan
Generic responsibilities
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines Implement delegated LFS project portfolio according to a plan of action Prepare and develop status reports as required by LFS coordinator. Ensure proper filing of documentsย Promote and share ideas for technical improvement Provide regular activity progress reports to LFS Manager. ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist Ensure capacity building of project officers, assistants & field monitors. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders at the governorate and district level.Specific responsibilitiesย
Projects Implementation
Supervise the implementation of all LFS activities with the technical support from LFS Manager. Develop timely and detailed monthly implementation plans for LFS activities in close coordination with the LFS teams and support departments.ย Review achievements and constraints in a weekly basis; andย โprovide feedback accordingly. In charge of the day to day guidance of the LFS field staff making sure that projects implementation are in line with NRC technical guidelines, donor regulations and are done on time with quality. Follow up on a daily basis with the support department (finance, logistics, HR and administration) to guarantee the smooth running of LFS activities that include movement planning, internal request, payments, HR, etc. Ensure that the security plan and procedure is adhered to in all operations, including staffย โmovements, etc.ย ย Consolidate weekly and monthly activity progress reports and participate in drafting of donor reports. Follow up all NRC LFS activities implemented by local partners, government department and service providers.ย Identify training needs of LFS teams, partners and community committees and organize/facilitate training events as needed. Identify capacity development needs for supervised staff and communicate with LFS Manager for planning Assist with the training of the LFS teams to ensure they have a solid understanding of the project technical design, implementation approaches, NRC & donorโs policies and tools, including M&E tools.ย Lead on stakeholder sensitization and maintain good working relationship with all stakeholders in the respective geographic areas.ย Ensure adequate and safe records of all project deliveries (cash, vouchers, in-kind etc.) including but not be limited to beneficiary database, receipt, storage, dispatch and distributions. Represent NRC at local level stakeholders and participate in meetings called by local representative and/or other partners operating in the area Contribute to the development of budget, proposals, TAs and donor reporting.Monitoring and Evaluation
In close coordination with M&E team, ensure all monitoring and evaluating activities are carried out on time, and lessons learnt are shared and capitalized on. In collaboration with M&E, ensure that all LFS projects are monitored regularly, and data are collected on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Regularly visit the project sites to ensure that the implementation of activities is closely monitored and filed teams are appropriately supported.ย
Professional competenciesย
Generic professional competencies:ย
Minim ofย Bachelorโs degree preferably in agriculture, agro-economy, economy, social sciences, development studies or other relevant discipline. Proven 3years of experience from working in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities Good knowledge of English and ArabicContext/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:ย
Knowledge of the context in Sudan. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.ย โย Ability to work independently and creatively.ย โ Excellent computer skills.Behavioral competenciesย
Planning and delivering results Empowering and building trust Communicating with impact and respect Handling insecure environment The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.