Career Opportunity with International Rescue Committee
Consortium Coordinator

 
Country: Bangladesh
Job Title: Consortium Coordinator
Department: Consortium
Contract length: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar Office
Reporting to: Deputy Director Programs
Expected Start Date: At Earliest
Remuneration Package: Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)
Program Brief

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.
Purpose

IRC in partnership with Concern Worldwide along with other local implementing partners is implementing a three years consortium project with financial support of Bureau of Population Refugee and Migration (BPRM) to deliver Health, Nutrition and Food Security, and Protection services for Rohingya Refugees and vulnerable host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The project aims to directly benefit over people while over people are expected to be benefitted indirectly over a period of three years.

Under the direct supervision of Deputy Director Program, the consortium coordinator will be responsible for ensuring well-coordinated, consistent and quality implementation of the BPRM funded consortium project adhering to IRC, donor and GoB compliance. Consortium Coordinator will be accountable for the overall achievement of the contractual objectives (timeframe, targets/indicators, and budget) of the projects and for monitoring that the activities are implemented accordingly by the respective consortium partners. With the support of the technical and support staff from all partners, this position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an integrated vision among partners while being accountable for delivery on project objectives, targets, time, and budget ensuring alignments and cost effectiveness. The position will serve as the key liaison and focal point with relevant stakeholders and will facilitate the collaborative partnership between them and the consortium partners.

Major Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Leadership:

  • Act as a part of the Consortium Steering Committee (SC) responsible to present the critical analysis and information and recommendations on strategic, operational and financial matters and support in decision-making by IRC management and SC
  • Work with and supervise the overall project implementation across all consortium members, to ensure the technical and geographical coherence of the project
  • Supervise the overall management of the project financial resources, with the support of concerned departments of consortium lead and partners
  • Under the strategic guidance of the  SC, participate in meetings with donor to share project progress updates and support in decision-making on various programmatic and operational issues of concern

Management of project implementation by the IRC:

  • Provide leadership for the smooth implementation of the activities of the project components under the IRC.
  • Lead the monthly budget versus achievement analyses for the the IRC components as well as the overall status of the consortium project expenditure.
  • Provide strategic leadership on overall project financial management.
  • Lead the project cycle management processes and represent the project at internal IRC country program coordination meetings. 
  • Ensure proper planning and timely implementation of project trainings and capacity building activities.
  • Supervise SBCC activities and material development.
  • Provide technical guidance on developing SBCC materials
  • Provide strategic guidance to community engagement activities
  • Ensure that the accountability to affected populations related tasks are implemented as per the plan.

Grant Management:

  • Take the overall lead in facilitating and compiling project plans in coordination with consortium members
  • Lead on the overall programmatic, logistic & financial management of the project, including the identification of risks and obstacles, to ensure donor compliance in terms of project deliverables & eligibility criteria
  • With the support of the technical specialists, develop specific strategies for cross-cutting themes (gender, diversity & inclusion, protection, and advocacy) for the consortium project
  • Lead on the contractual reporting (narrative and financial) in coordination with consortium members.
  • Monitor the proper financial management and forecast of budget lines across the consortium, in coordination with the finance departments
  • Undertake regular monitoring of activities, including field visits and regular consortium meetings

Internal Coordination:

  • Lead on the set up and implementation of efficient coordination and communication mechanisms between consortium team members, including project kick off meeting, regular technical review meetings and project close-out meetings
  • Lead on the set up of systems, TORs, SOPs and tools in place across the consortium to promote and facilitate, collaborative ways of working (including cross learning and sharing), programmatic alliances, consistency in implementation and value for money
  • provide leadership in different working groups established under the consortium arrangement including M&E Working Group, Finance Working group etc. 

External Coordination and Advocacy:

  • Represent the consortium with the Donor, sub national and national level coordination platforms, Technical Working Groups, UN Agencies and government Authorities meetings, when needed and in coordination with consortium lead
  • Coordinate with advocacy lead of consortium lead and partners and feed into in-country and international advocacy initiatives through regular contextual analysis and evidence from the project implementation

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL):

  • Supervise consortium MEAL Manager and ensure a robust MEAL working group at consortium level
  • Take lead on the Consortium Project Quality, undertake consortium program reviews to ensure the technical coordination and the quality of the project across the consortium
  • Lead on the elaboration, implementation and revision of an effective MEAL plan and monitoring and clients’ feedback systems throughout the project, in coordination with the Consortium MEAL working group
  • Lead on the relevance and quality of monitoring reports, analysis and data trends, including recommendations produced by the Consortium MEAL working group
  • Promote cross-learning and sharing across all consortium partners; produce high-quality communication material for external dissemination

Staff Management:

  • Direct supervision of Senior Consortium MEAL Manager and Senior Consortium Manager-Outreach, and ensure their performance management as per IRC’s standard policy and procedures
  • Promote and ensure effective implementation of IRC way, harassment-free workplace policy and safeguarding policy (IRC team as well as partners) 
Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years of experience is required. For master’s degree holder, at least 8 years of relevant experience with direct management of the development and implementation of programs in complex humanitarian and development settings
  • Experience managing multi-sectoral programs with preferably health, nutrition and protection
  • Previous strong experience working in a consortium structure at coordination level preferably in Cox's Bazar
  • Experience in managing US grants preferably BPRM will be an advantage
  • Excellent organizational and program management experience, including with staff work plans, budget management and monitoring and evaluation
  • Demonstrated understanding of gender-responsive program cycle management, clients’ responsiveness 
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and facilitation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, coordination and networking skills
  • Experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff and partners
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to handle pressure and improve
  • Good understanding and experience in dealing with GoB’s architecture in Bangladesh preferably in Rohingya crises and host community
  • Highly developed influencing, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively
  • Excellent English and Bangla language communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent database, data management and data analysis skills; excellent command over MS office
  • Strong commitment to IRC’s mission, purpose and values
  • Strong verbal communication in English Skill
Specific Educational Qualification
  • Master’s/ Bachelor’s degree in Development/ Social Studies/ Management/ Humanitarian studies or related field
Professional Degree/ Certification
  • Certification in Project Management will be an added advantage

How to Apply: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req57915/Consortium-Coordinator

Application Deadline: May 01, 2025

Standard of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.