The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and
rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened its offices in Burundi in 1996 and initially focused on life saving interventions and provision of immediate assistance to refugees and IDPs. IRC Burundi now focuses on development-oriented interventions in order to support the country’s transition to lasting peace and stability.
IRC Burundi has worked with at-risk children and youth since it began operations in the country. At present there is a strong and dynamic CYPD program consisting of support to unaccompanied minors and separated children, best interest determination (BID) and child protection assistance for Congolese refugee children, child protection systems strengthening, deinstitutionalization of children currently living in residential centers, family-based economic strengthening and a comprehensive livelihoods package for youth and education services for Congolese refugee children.
Scope of Work
The Family Care Manager is in charge of the implementation of the Family Care First project, a USAID funded 3.5 year project. This project aligns with the national child protection policy and aims at providing family care alternatives to children residing in institutions. In addition to overseeing the implementation of the activities listed above, the position plays an active role in the general strategic leadership of the project and similar programmatic activities funded by other grants. The Manager will also represent the project at various levels including the national and local government, international and local NGO partners and UN organizations. The position reports to the CYPD Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
- Representation & Partnership
- Form strong relationships with relevant Ministry officials, maintaining the IRC as a key actor in deinstitutionalization and implementation of the national child protection policy (through the minimum standards for children living in institutions and foster care arrangements).
- Represent the IRC at project-related coordination meetings, ensuring proper dissemination of information.
- Support key staff to establish and/or maintain coordination mechanisms with the local authorities at provincial level; support transfer of these responsibilities to relevant government bodies.
- Program Management and Development
- Coordinate the Family Care First project within the IRC across the country.
- Support Family Care First activities that are implemented in other projects.
- Develop action plans and ensure that activities are delivered in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain a monitoring and evaluation plan, including the systematic collection and analysis of data, in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator.
- Develop synergies with other programming areas as well as coordinate with the CYPD Coordinator and the technical support units (Child Protection, Education, Youth and Livelihoods/economic recovery) to ensure quality programming.
- Lead the Family Care First team and directly supervise the various sectorial national staff.
- Participate in recruiting, training and mentorship of the project staff.
- Ensure that the project staff have regular performance evaluations and receive ongoing feedback.
- Develop a capacity-building plan for the project staff.
- Budget, Administrative and Grants Management
- Manage the budget and develop spending plans.
- Ensure the grant is implemented according to donor regulations and guidelines.
- Review budget vs. actual reports, providing feedback as necessary; oversee development of spending plans.
- Ensure CYPD staff and partners understand and respect The IRC Way code of conduct.
- Ensure the timely submission of donor reports.
- At least two years experience in implementing child protection, vocational or formal education programs or youth development projects.
- Understanding of how to support the transition from direct service delivery to working in partnership with local actors (local and national representatives of government, ministries, civil society organizations, etc.).
- Planning, monitoring and evaluation skills; academic experience in research preferred.
- Personnel management experience, including capacity development and team building.
- Experience in an emergency or post-conflict context preferred.
- International experience and in preference in Africa.
- Ability to work well both within a team and independently in a challenging, fast-paced multicultural environment.
- Willingness and ability to spend 50% time in field sites.
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to speak fluent, read and write French and English (native English- or French-speaker preferred).
Requirement
Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in a child or youth related field, protection, social work, education, community work or a related field. |
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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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