District Manager

· Provide day-to-day leadership and management of district level programs and operations teams;

· Manage security in the district, with support from the security focal person and country office;

· Ensure the smooth implementation of program work plans;

Facilitate linkages between programs and operations at the district level; Represent IRC at district level coordination

Responsibilities:

Management of District Office

1. Overall supervision of all program and program support staff in the field site;

2. Maintain a professional working relationship with staff and beneficiaries;

3. Encourage program to program and program - operations cohesion through coordination and information sharing with and between all key staff, from both program and program support departments;

4. Manage the implementation of program work plans to ensure

5. Activities in the district are on track to achieve program results and objectives, as defined by the sectoral coordinators.

Security Management

1. Liaise with security focal person and Country Office to

1. Brief all staff and visitors on safety & security issues in the field site;
2. Pro-actively address safety & security matters in the district;
3. Ensure that allIRC security policies and procedures are adhered to;
4. Ensure that the SFP and Provincial Coordinator are updated on all security matters, and incident reports are submitted as necessary.

. Team Management

1. Ensure that each member of the field team has a clear job description which is well understood by the individual as well as the team.

2. Support the transparent, rigorous recruitment and appropriate orientation of new staff;

3. Ensure implementation of performance management system;

4. Manage staff performance through coaching/mentoring and on the job training where appropriate.

5. To manage and supervise staff according to standard IRC guidelines including performance management, job orientation, capacity building, support in recruitment process and grievance handling.

Operational, program and financial oversight

1. Submit timely fund requests toIRC Hyderabad office;
2. Support/review financial reports, such as monthly Budget vs. Actual reports, to verify transactions are allocated correctly and for necessary follow-up.
3. Oversee and support the procurement process, helping to ensure that procurement is in line with the budgets;
4. Submit asset lists, and proactively address asset needs as well as the management of assets in the field office;
5. Ensure that program staff follow sound administration and financial management principles in compliance with IRC's procedures;
6. Ensure that timely and quality reporting of progress and expenditures is provided to donors.
7. Conduct periodic field visits and arrange donor visits

1. Participate in PSMT meetings and share recommendations of DSMT meetings

Representation

1. Attend meetings with local, district government officials , UN and other partners;

2. Establish good working relationships with other stakeholders and share IRC contributions /coverage to gage impact

3. Maintain collegial working relationships with all stakeholders by supporting and attending regional meetings and functions;

4. Keep up-to-date on program progress and successes, and be prepared to share these at a variety of levels and venues so as to raise awareness among relevant stakeholders;

1. Any other task assigned by the supervisor or management

· Native Sindhi language is preferred

· Outstanding English and Urdu communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience working in a multicultural environment.

· Excellent team-work and team-building skills.

· Willingness to travel to the field frequently

Preference:

· Professional manager with demonstrated capacity for high level representational work and record of excellent teamwork.