Field Coordinator (Center for Victims of Torture) Job in Dadaab, Kenya

Location: Dadaab, Kenya

The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking a Field Coordinator to coordinate logistics operations of a psycho-social mental health project in Dadaab, Kenya, for people who have suffered torture and war trauma.

The position has a one-year, renewable agreement working in Dadaab.

Organization:

The Center for Victims of Torture provides rehabilitative support to survivors of torture and works for the prevention of torture worldwide. We work locally, nationally and internationally through programs that provide treatment services, training, research and advocacy that heal survivors and end the practice of torture.

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 buildings 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 that accurately document 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.
• Report writing, editing and collating.

+ 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 developing and managing a team of staff members.
• Experience maintaining financial systems and managing reporting, as required by funders.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining logistics, communication, security and financial systems.
• Excellent cross-cultural skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; strong computer skills. Experience with statistical software desirable.
• Excellent organization and administrative skills.
• Ability to work in an isolated, rapidly evolving humanitarian emergency setting, lacking in amenities.
• Knowledge of psychology and psychosocial concepts.
• Fluency in English. Skills in Somali and / or Swahili highly desirable.
• Experience living and working in Africa desired.

This is an unaccompanied position.

To Apply: Submit CV and cover letter by September 30, 2011 to hr@cvt.org .

Additional information available at www.cvt.org