The
Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) works toward a future in which torture
ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life.
We are
an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture. We
provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the
world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an
end to torture.
We are
headquartered in Minnesota with offices in Africa and the Middle East.
Job
title: Field
Coordinator
Location: Dadaab
Reports
to: Country
Director
Starting date: 1st September 2016 (1 year contract renewable but subjected to local developments, security issues and availability of funds)
Main Objective: The Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, consolidating and ensuring smooth implementation of program operations, activities and adherence to logistics, HR, administration and security procedures.
Starting date: 1st September 2016 (1 year contract renewable but subjected to local developments, security issues and availability of funds)
Main Objective: The Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, consolidating and ensuring smooth implementation of program operations, activities and adherence to logistics, HR, administration and security procedures.
At the
regional/County level the Field Coordinator (FC) represents CVT to relevant
stakeholders.
The
Field Coordinator reports to the Country Director (CD) and acts on his/her
behalf.
Responsibilities:
Coordination:
- The
FC develops and implements the CVT strategic plan through Mental Health
and Physiotherapy programs in coordination with the CD in the Dadaab
Refugee Camp.
- The
FC provides general support, guidance and serves as the focal point during
program planning, grant/proposal writing and reporting.
Management:
- The
Field Coordinator oversees opening, closing and/or regular running of the
project base, including management of all support staff and clinical
staff, program support activities, administration and security of the
compound and staff. Coordinates and directs the program staff at the base
level.
- The
FC ensures that the CVT procedures and donor regulations applicable to the
implemented project in the region with regards to the clinical program,
security, HR, logistics, finance and administration are followed.
Representation:
- The
FC represents the organization at the regional level including meeting
with donors, humanitarian actors, local authorities, protocol meetings,
security meetings, as well as sector / working group meetings.
- Additionally
any other meeting or event deemed necessary by the CD or that benefits the
program.
- The
FC represents, manages visits from donor representatives or visitors from
HQ, main offices or other stakeholders whenever requested.
Logistics:
- While
the context may vary the FC is in charge of overseeing the logistics at
the local level.
- The
FC ensures the proper setup, rehabilitation and running of the premises
(office, accommodation and clinics).
- The
proper functioning of the supply chain including procurement planning,
purchase of good and services, their transportation and storage.
- The
organization, planning and maintenance of the fleet and equipment, and the
functioning of communication equipment.
- All
items in the stores (inventory) is properly accounted for using stock
card.
Administration / Finance / HR:
- The
Field Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the management of finances
including adherence to the CVT financial procedures on issues of
authorization of expenses in compliance with the budget.
- Responsible
for all administrative activities at the local level. Management of
Human Resources in accordance with the CVT policy and the labour laws of
the host country.
Security:
- The
Field Coordinator is one of the members of the security management
team.
- Manages
and ensures the security and safety of staff, premises materials and
assets in the Dadaab program.
- Monitors
the political, economic and social environment of the area of operation
and also at the regional and country level.
- Consults
with the CD on any decision regarding security related issues.
- Attends
all security related meeting.
Qualifications and Attributes
- BA
degree in International development, management or related fields. Minimum
5 years’ experience in coordination of humanitarian activities with an
NGO.
- Demonstrated
experience in developing and implementing security measures.
- Willing
to work and live in a high security threat area.
- Demonstrated
ability to develop, monitor and maintain logistics and procurement
systems.
- Strong
oral and written communication skills, strong computer skills. Experience
with statistical software desirable.
- Familiarity
with private, US government and UN multilateral funders.
- Excellent
cross cultural skills.
- Experience
in developing and managing a team
- Excellent
administrative and organizational skills.
- Ability
to work in an isolated rapidly evolving humanitarian emergency setting,
lacking amenities. Experience working in a refugee camp setting highly
desirable.
- Knowledge
of Psychology and Psychosocial concepts a plus.
- Fluent
in English, knowledge of Somali/Swahili is highly desirable.
- Experience
working and living in Africa will be an added advantage.
Interested candidates are requested to email their applications
attaching their updated CVs, including contact email and telephone contacts of
3 referees to cvtkenyajobs@gmail.com not later than 20th July 2016