Program Coordinator, Chad

Main duties

Leadership

• Contribute to strategic direction and decision-making as a member of the LWF management committee in Chad, aiming to build an effective, efficient, and evolving team.

• Ensure the effective and comprehensive coordination of the LWF program in Chad to guarantee the quality of operations in both emergency and recovery contexts.

• Contribute to program development through fundraising, strategic direction, and creating new perspectives.

• Contribute to the professional development of program teams by identifying capacity-building needs and participating in the recruitment of competent staff.

Management and Coordination

• Ensure activities are implemented in accordance with donor requirements as outlined in project agreements, and in compliance with LWF's principles, code of conduct, policies, and directives.

• Foster the development of partnerships at all levels by identifying and strengthening capacities, and adhering to principles to ensure harmonious implementation of projects.

• Monitor project planning and budgets; review narrative and financial reports for all projects within the program, ensuring their timely submission.

• Supervise the activities of the PMER unit, ensuring that the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of all projects are conducted in line with LWF and donor guidelines, and that all dedicated tools (particularly Activity Info) are in place and used effectively.

• Organize field visits to ensure the effective implementation of project activities, compare theoretical reports with practical achievements, and discuss gaps with area or project managers.

• Coordinate, prepare, and participate in staff coordination meetings in collaboration with area coordinators, project managers, and heads of support departments.

• Ensure professional and fruitful collaboration with the Regional Program Coordinator and other thematic advisers in Geneva to benefit from strategic and technical guidance.

Personnel Management and Collaboration with Other Support Units

• Ensure the orientation of new staff members, the development of performance objectives, and their review within all teams under your responsibility.

• Manage operations staff in accordance with the human resources manual, anticipating and managing workplace conflicts.

• Collaborate with other team members to ensure effective management of logistics services, procurement, and asset management in the LWF sub-offices.

Communication, Networking, and Fundraising

• Work with stakeholders in the country to ensure effective coordination of operations, particularly with the government, UN agencies, international NGOs, donor representations, and other civil society organizations.

• Assist the Country Director and work with the Regional Grant Manager/Global Funding Officer to identify funding opportunities and manage the project submission process.

• Participate in and lead advocacy initiatives in collaboration with other actors and NGOs in areas of LWF's operation.

• Contribute to the development of project proposals, the drafting of reports, and the preparation of all other project and program documents in accordance with required formats, requirements, and deadlines, while ensuring the participation of involved staff.

LWF is committed to ensuring equality of employment rights between men and women and wants this to be reflected in the composition of its senior management. While male candidates are not excluded, the recruitment panel will use specific techniques to identify female talents; where qualifications are equal, female candidates will be given priority.