GFFO Program Coordinator Shabwa and Marib At Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe

About Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH)

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH) renders humanitarian aid worldwide, and currently works in up to 40 countries. DKH supports people who are affected by natural disasters, war, and displacement and who are not able to cope on their own in the emergency situation they find themselves in. The work is guided by the Humanitarian Principles and the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS). It is DKH’s approach to work through a global network of partner organizations.

Purpose and tasks of deployment

The purpose of the deployment is to lead a large-scale emergency response program, that seeks to address basic needs among IDP and host community in a protracted humanitarian crisis with active conflict.

DKH is not directly implementing humanitarian projects in Yemen, but rather ensures that the local partner organizations have the administrative and technical capacities to respond according to highest quality standards possible. DKH needs to ensure that the response is meeting expectations in all relevant aspects, that DKH can fully rely on the partner organizations, and an added value becomes visible through the own presence on the ground.

The GFFO Program Coordinator plays a key role in providing technical and other backstopping support to the partner organizations. It is a continuous effort to increase and further strengthen relations with the local partner organizations and building their capacities.

Work Context

The German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO)-funded intervention is implemented by two strategic partners: Yemen Family Care Association (YFCA) and Building Foundation for Development (BFD).

The GFFO program coordinator will directly line manage one GFFO program officer. S/he will be supported by the program department consisting of a MEAL coordinator, CVA coordinator and Program officer, as required, who work under the guidance of DKH Program and Partnership Manager. DKH Yemen main office set-up is in Aden. The target areas are in Shabwa and Marib and can be reached by road and air from Aden. Shabwa has remained relatively stable in recent years, notwithstanding recurrence of security incidents can be expected in a war-torn country. The conflict in Marib has flared-up in recent months leading to additional IDP movement.

Main Job Responsibilities

Program & Quality

• Ensure the program is implemented according to narrative proposal, logical framework, workplan and budget
• Ensure knowledge and adherence to humanitarian quality standards and donor compliance. Including effective, transparent, and responsive compliance mechanisms

Coordination and Representation

• Work closely with the respective project managers at the Partner Organization (PO) to ensure that they are planning and implementing in coordination with national and international/ UN coordination bodies
• Work with formal and informal governance structures and representatives, maintain and develop relevant and productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in the target area

Monitoring and Reporting

• Conduct frequent support and monitoring visits to the program sites

o Monitor baseline, KAP and PDM surveys conducted by partners and review reports and analysis (in collaboration with MEAL coordinator)

• Ensure (partner) narrative and financial reports are prepared in accordance with the requirements and regulations of DKH and GFFO

o Track reporting schedules and ensure timely submission

• Ensure that third-party monitoring and program evaluations are planned and execute

Finance & Compliance Management

• Maintain oversight of partner and overall program budget ensuring appropriate allocation of resources to meet program objectives
• Support monitoring of compliance and accountability by PO´s of all controls with the requirements and regulations of GFFO, DKH Yemen policies and procedures, and the local laws

Other

• Lead assessment and exploratory missions in the target areas in case of sudden displacements or other acute emergencies

Qualification and experience:

Required

• University master’s degree in a related field, in lieu of a master´s degree, additional years of relevant experience may be considered
• 5 to 7 years of senior-level program management experience in large and complex humanitarian operations is required, including in the Middle East and/or insecure environments
• Experience in working with local partner organizations based on equal partnership principle and in providing them technical and other backstopping support
• Ability to work under high pressure, in a highly volatile context with strict security measures, and motivated by constant program adaptation to an evolving context
• Good understanding of humanitarian principles and other key principles of international NGOs including accountability, impartiality, neutrality, independence
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills, ability to listen, to organize and to present information, views, and concepts in a concise, understandable, and interesting way for a variety of audiences, both written and oral
• Team player with outstanding personal attitude: especially sense of responsibility, diplomacy, concern for quality, result orientation
• Outstanding personal values: integrity, commitment, respect for diversity, patience, and sense of humour
• Excellent English oral and (report) writing skills
• HEAT certificate

Highly valued

• Proven experience in guiding transition from relief to early-recovery is highly valued
• Proven prior experience with GFFO funding
• Proven experience in WASH, Food Security (notably cash-programming) and/or Emergency Response Mechanisms (ERM/RRM)
• Previous experience in Yemen is valued
• Proficiency in Arabic and/or German is a strong asset

The remuneration follows internationally accepted standards. Consultancy status. Contract for 12 months with possible extension