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Background:
Purpose:
The PROTECT Project Coordinator, in close collaboration with the DRC Migration delegate will be responsible foroverall management of the SRCS/DRC Migration project“PROTECT”, co-funded by European Union and Danish MoFA. The project seeks to improve the protection of migrants in vulnerable situations along the Northern migratory route in Sudan through SRCS humanitarian intervention in four main target states: Northern state, River Nile, Red Sea and Khartoum.
All project activities are to be carried out through the established SRCS structures and will be based on the Fundamental principles, values and policies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The Migration Project Coordinator willensure effective project implementation in accordance with the SRCS standards and the EU requirements including supporting and mentoring staff and volunteers implementing project activities in the target SRCS Branches
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Duties and responsibilities:
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Key responsibilities
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Main tasks
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Programme implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
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Ensure effective and timely implementation of the EU funded “PROTECT” project as per project description and budget
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Coordinate preparation and submission of narrative and financial reports to SRCS Programme Director and DRC Migration delegate, as per SRCS and EU requirements
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Maintain regular monitoring of the project progress and clear financial accountability by working closely with finance team to maintain proper financial standards as per the SRCS/DRC financial Standard Operating Procedures and EU requirements
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Ensure safe, dignifiedand quality service delivery to migrants and host communities in accordance with protection standards
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Capacity development and technical support
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Enhance the capacity of SRCSBranch Project staff and volunteers to deliver quality and timely servicesby on the job trainings and by facilitating workshops in coordination with the Branch Directors, SRCS Migration Advisor, SRCS Programme Director, DRC Migration Delegate and relevant advisors
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Supervise, coach and mentor project team in theHQ and in target Branches
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Representation and liaison
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Attend relevant coordination meetings to establish partnershipsand enhance collaboration among relevant stakeholders at the national and state level
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Engage in advocacy and Humanitarian Diplomacy activities with relevant authorities and partnerspromoting the SRCSand the RCRC Movement policy on migration and displacement
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Management and strategy development
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Make field based recommendations to the SRCS Programme Directorand DRC Migration Delegateon the best courseofaction
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Contribute to development and implementation of the SRCS Migrationand Protection policy and practice based on evidence and good practice
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
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Personal qualifications
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Education
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Background in Social Sciences such as a BA/Masters in Psychology, Law, Social Work,Community Development, sociology,anthropology, administration management and related fields
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Experience and Knowledge
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More than 5 years’ experience in a similar position in a humanitarian organization or NGO, with more than 2 years’ experience in the area of Migration/refugees/IDPs and/or protection
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At least 5 years of project management experience including reporting
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Good leadership, organizational communication and advocacy skills
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Strong interpersonal and cross cultural skills for building synergies and collaboration with partners, beneficiaries and donor agencies
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Ability to develop, monitor, report and evaluate activities
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Strong facilitation skills and knowledge about adult learning methodologies
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Experience ofsupervision and mentoring
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Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, power point)
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Ability to effectively work remotely if necessary (via email, online)
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Languages
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Fluency in Arabic - spoken and written
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Fluency in English-spoken and written
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Core Competencies
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Strong project management skills
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Experience in the EU funded projects management is an asset
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Strongly committed to the Red Cross/Red Crescent fundamental principles, values and policies
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Highly motivated and proactive in supporting people in need
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Able to successfully cooperate with authorities, local partners and communities
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Team worker
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Able, willing and committed to work with people with different backgrounds and experiences, including migrants in vulnerable situation
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Able to guidestaff, volunteers and affected population in a respectful manner
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Sensitive to the feelings expressed and behaviours displayed by the volunteers and affected population
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Mature, flexible and able to work under pressure assuming a range of unanticipated assignments
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Willing to work in the field conditions, to travel extensively to project locations
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Ability to assume various roles and assignments as directed by the immediate supervisor within the scope of the SRCS mandate
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