Center for Victims of Torture, Field Coordinator, Moba
Organization:
The Center for Victims of Torture exists to heal the wounds of torture
on individuals, their families, and their communities and to stop
torture worldwide. We work locally, nationally and internationally to
build healing communities where torture survivors feel welcomed,
protected and healed.
Responsibilities:
• Logistical Coordination: Provide overall coordination of logistics
operations, including vehicles, security, material resources, and
infrastructure support for all sites within the country. Ensure
resources are effectively allocated to meet project needs. Manage
systems for supplies procurement, capital purchasing and maintenance of
building and equipment. Coordinate implementation of security
protocols. Position may involve direct supervision of logistics and
security staff members.
• Administration/Finances: Assist in development of operational plans
and budgets. Monitor finances to ensure resources are properly managed.
Maintain records of all assets and financial transactions. Develop
regular reports for country records, funders and headquarters,
documenting project activities. Coordinate data collection processes to
track program activities and outcomes. Position may involve direct
supervision of administrative and finance staff.
• Communications: Represent the organization with NGOs, donors and host
government. Strengthen communication across all operation sites.
• Project Coordination: Provide coordination of specific projects or
leadership activities under the direction of the Country Director.
Serve as Acting Country Director in his/her absence.
Qualifications:
BA degree required in international development or related field.
Minimum 2 years overseas experience in relevant coordination or
management capacity in an international non-governmental organization.
Familiarity with private, US government, UN and multi-lateral funders.
Experience in supervision of staff. Experience maintaining financial
systems and managing reporting, as required by funders. Demonstrated
ability in developing and maintaining systems. Excellent cross-cultural
skills. Strong oral and written communications skills; strong computer
skills. Excellent organization and administrative skills. Ability to
work in unpredictable, politically unstable, isolated environment,
lacking in amenities. Fluency in French and English. Skills in Swahili
desirable by not required. Experience working in Africa desired.
Language Requirements: Fluency in French and English. Skills in Swahili desirable but not required.
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefit package.