CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

1 /. INTRODUCTION.

The INGO Coordination Committee (OCC) is a space to ensure / enhance coordination between NGOs, the Government of the Central Republican, the UN, donors and external partners for the exchange of information, sharing expertise and the development of guidelines for a more coordinated, efficient and effective use of aid resources in CAR.

The CCO is an independent coordination of international non-governmental organizations serving and facilitates the work of its members to meet the humanitarian needs in CAR. There since April 2014 and has a national association status recognized by the CAR authorities. To date (01/12/2014), there are 42 international NGOs members of the OCC.

Its Executive Committee (EXCOM)

The Executive Committee (elected) is the monitoring and supervisory body of the Permanent Bureau of the OCC. It is responsible for the effective implementation of the strategic directions and logical framework provided in the (s) Contract (s) of funding. It ensures that the decisions of the Assembly of Representatives of NGOs are considered.

Through CCO, member of the executive provide positive and constructive relationships with all stakeholders, including the members of the Government and the various ministries, UN agencies, donors and other NGOs to strengthen coordination and ensure good collaboration.

COMEX is composed of 10 organizations elected from among the members of the CCO for a period of 6 months.

The Permanent Office CCO:

This office is composed of human resources dedicated full time to the tasks listed in their respective terms of reference. (Validated by the Executive Committee).

The team is made (as of December 1, 2014) from:

• A coordinator (international)
• An assistant coordinator (national)
• A Communications Officer (international)
• A Logistics Assistant (national)

The objectives of this are manifold (see flowchart in Appendix 1). It assists the Executive Committee in particular the treatment process topics / themes that the executive is committed to developing the requests of the Assembly of Representatives. Its role is then to take note of the decisions and actions in each of these cases.

The office is "hosted" by an NGO that serves as "hat" for operational needs administrative office (logistics, financial, human and administrative resource). Thus, and to ensure the autonomy of the office, an operating framework is developed between the Permanent Bureau and the NGO "host" (and approved by the executive). This framework must enable the office to function independently while respecting all procedures of the NGO.

The office is composed of national and international staff who are managed daily by the Coordinator of the CCO, this in accordance with the Articles of operation. The Coordinator is the focal point between the NGO and the Bureau and is responsible for compliance of the established operational framework.

The Coordinator and the Office of Communications Officer attend all meetings of the Executive Group, but without the opportunity to vote.

2 /. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COORDINATOR POSITION:

The Coordinator supports the work of the NGO Forum through the following main tasks:

Coordination / Representation:

1. Participation in coordination meetings in Bangui. (HCT, ICC, Forum, Task Force

CHF Advisory Committee, Steering Committee UNHAS, ..)

1. Permanent contacts and relationships with partners
2. Representation with the Authorities
3. Organization and facilitation of meetings CCO (biweekly for members

and for COMEX + Ad hoc meetings).

1. Focal point with the Working Groups of the OCC.
2. Backup contingency (in connection with OCHA and ICC) and update IMO.
3. Link Operational Land and visits. (One per month).

For security issues.

1. Focal point with the Director of INSO
2. Focal Point with UNDSS
3. Focal Point with minusca
4. Focus on local contacts
5. Focal Point with the International Forces
6. Participation in weekly meetings CMCoord.

Quality and Program Management:

1. Acting as a focal point of information / experience sharing with and through NGOs.
2. Consolidate and analyze information and answers on the operational and administrative issues such as work permits, taxes, framework agreements NGOs, funding mechanisms and United Nations planning procedures and the Government
3. Establish a communication mechanism in connection with the United Nations, the Government, donor representatives and other stakeholders
4. Participate and represent important NGO planning process including the government and donors
5. To advocate on international humanitarian law
6. To advocate as part of the consolidation of the governing laws and NGOs to monitor the implementation
7. Liaise with the Forum of International NGOs in neighboring countries in the region and potentially internationally
8. Ensure timely reporting to donors
9. Good control and budget management

Relations with Partners :

1. Work to ensure effective collaboration between international NGOs.
2. Maintain and / or develop productive relationships with the authorities at ministerial level, civil society, other institutions counterparts

Management of permanent office:

1. Strategic and daily management of the permanent office (staff, budget, ..).
2. Provide leadership to the team, promoting a professional working relationship and encourage the staff
3. Direct internal meetings to coordinate and ensure staff support

Profile:

1. Minimum of 5 years of work and responsibilities in coordinating NGO (Profile Head of Mission), International experience in NGOs, UN, and / or donor agencies.
2. Knowledge of humanitarian law
3. Demonstrated experience in coordinating inter-NGO
4. Demonstrated leadership skills
5. Skills documented in the development of proposals, budgets and reports
6. Strong advocacy experience in countries in conflict
7. Strong knowledge of the UN system and integrated missions and cluster systems
8. Considerable understanding of complex emergency crisis contexts
9. Demonstrated competence of communication, interpersonal exchanges and trading
10. A privileged RCA work experience
11. Computer literacy
12. Fluency in French and English spoken and written

Position Available from early March 2015.

10 months (until 31 December 2015).

Application (letter and resume) to be sent no later than January 15, 2014 to:

• Coordinator of CCO - mail: coordinateurcco.rca@gmail.com

With a copy to:

• Chairman of the COMEX - mail: frederic.linardon@acted.org

How to apply:

Application (letter and resume) to be sent no later than January 15, 2014 to:

• Coordinator of CCO - mail: coordinateurcco.rca@gmail.com

With a copy to:

• Chairman of the COMEX - mail: frederic.linardon@acted.org