Project Coordinator, Ensemble

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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. Please scroll below to view in French The Sahel region is experiencing one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises, with nearly 4 million people forcibly displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad. These compounding crises exacerbate already poor sexual and reproductive health outcomes, yet humanitarian funding has collapsed and regional coordination for SRHR in humanitarian settings remains fragmented. "Ensemble pour la SDSR en Urgences" (Ensemble) is a multi-year regional initiative designed to strengthen the ecosystem for SRHR in humanitarian settings across the Sahel. Building on IRC's demonstrated leadership in humanitarian SRHR, this project will catalyze sustainable, locally-led change in crisis-affected areas of the Sahel, with a focus on Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger. Through strategic collaboration with the Ouagadougou Partnership Coordination Unit, WAHO, Centre ODAS, FP2030, and local civil society organizations, Ensemble will facilitate knowledge-sharing across the humanitarian-development nexus, build capacity among health coordinators and working groups, and co-design sustainable models for local ownership of SRHR programming in emergencies. Preferably based in one of the project countries (Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, or Chad) with frequent travel to the other three countries, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring effective and high-quality program implementation across three strategic objectives: (1) strengthening regional coalitions' capacity to advocate for SRHR in humanitarian contexts; (2) reinforcing national and sub-national coordination for SRHR service delivery in crisis-affected areas; and (3) defining and testing practical frameworks for shifting power from international actors to local organizations. The Project Coordinator will manage the project work plan, grant and budget, and deliverables; coordinate internal and external stakeholders; facilitate regional partnerships; provide technical assistance to strengthen SRH working groups and coordination mechanisms; and oversee the co-design and testing of innovative power-shifting approaches with local partners. This role requires strong advocacy skills, partnership management expertise, project management experience, and deep commitment to SRHR and localization in humanitarian settings. Please note: This position is contingent upon successful award of funding. Major Responsibilities Project Management and Monitoring - Develop and actively track the project work plan and deliverables for all three objectives, ensuring alignment with donor requirements, project goals and timeframe. - Monitor overall program quality and performance, including budget spend rate, on-time delivery of partner and donor reports and other products. - Serve as the primary focal point for regular updates to IRC internal stakeholders, including West & Central Africa regional (WACAR) leadership, and Health Unit leadership. - Track project indicators and progress against defined monitoring and evaluation framework; identify course corrections as needed. - Manage project budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure effective financial management and compliance with donor requirements. Regional Coalition Coordination and Advocacy - Build productive, collaborative, and equitable relationships with regional partners, including the Ouagadougou Partnership Coordination Unit, WAHO, Centre ODAS (Safe Abortion Network), and FP2030. - Establish Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with coalition partners and jointly develop partnership priorities and goals for SRHR in humanitarian settings. - Facilitate coordination meetings bringing together regional coalition members, humanitarian actors, and government stakeholders to align priorities, share learning, and develop joint action plans. - Support coalitions to integrate humanitarian objectives into regional strategies, monitoring frameworks, and resource mobilization efforts. - Lead advocacy initiatives for SRHR in humanitarian settings, working with coalitions to develop and implement joint advocacy agendas. - Develop and disseminate practical guidance on integrating emergency preparedness and response into ongoing SR