Key Functions:    

•   Lead on the development and implementation of ICS Partner Projects
•   Lead on Induction Training of all ICS volunteers
•   Assure safety and security of all ICS volunteers
•   Provide supervisory support to ICS Team Leaders and National Volunteers
•   Ensure effective monitoring
•   Effectively communicate project activities
•   Represent IS and ICS at all times in a professional manner

Responsibilities

1. Lead on the development and implementation of ICS Partner Projects

•   Work closely with ICS Project Partners, Team Leaders and National Volunteers as the focal point of management of the ICS programme for allocated projects in Palestine
•   Support ICS Partners, Team Leaders and National Volunteers in the ongoing development and planning of ICS projects and analysis of objectives, outputs and actions
•   Work with the ICS Team during induction or within the first two weeks of their placement  to develop a clear team  plan alongside the ICS Project Partners

2. Lead on Induction Training of all ICS Volunteers

•   Lead on the periodic review and development of the ICS Induction Training Manual
•   Lead on the recruitment of National Volunteers
•   Lead on the planning and logistics of Induction Training for ICS Team Leaders, National Volunteers and General Participants
•   Facilitate the Induction Training of ICS Team Leaders, National Volunteers and General Participants
•   To develop and run Reunion events for National Volunteers post placement

3. Assure safety and security of ICS Volunteers

•   Lead on the periodic review and development of the ICS Security Manual and Country Risk Assessment with the support of Team Leaders and National Volunteers
•   Assure Team Leaders and National Volunteers are familiar with the ICS Security manual
•   Assure Team Leaders and National Volunteers are familiar with the ICS Risk Assessment process
•   Assure that Team Leaders complete, submit and periodically review Placement Risk Assessments, Accommodation Risk Assessments and Personal Risk Assessments for every volunteer
•   Assure that ICS Team Leaders, National Volunteers and General Participants complete and submit their personal emergency plan
•   Monitor implementation of the ICS Volunteer Code of Conduct across all participants and at all times.
•   To communicate with the Country Director regarding all security planning.

4. Provide Supervisory Support to ICS Team Leaders and National Volunteers

•   Conduct one-to-one supervision meetings with each ICS Team Leader every 4 – 6 weeks, maintaining a record of each meeting
•   Provide on-going pastoral support to ICS Team Leaders and National Volunteers during their placement
•   Monitor ICS Team dynamics and mediate and facilitate conflict resolution and positive relationships within teams when needed, seeking the support of the Country Director where necessary.
•   Deliver the guided learning process with the support of the ICS Team Leaders and National Volunteers ensuring the  implementation of structured personal learning( guided learning) throughout placements

5. Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation

•   Lead appropriate monitoring and evaluation induction training of ICS Teams
•   Assure that ICS Teams identify baseline information at the start of projects against the project plan
•   Assure Team Leaders achieve required monitoring and supervision of project progress alongside ICS Project Partners
•   Assure that mid-term review project monitoring reports are submitted at 6 weeks
•   Assure that the required final evaluation and debriefing reports are produced and submitted by the ICS Teams and in conjunction with the ICS Project partners
•   Co-ordinate external monitoring and evaluation reports, visits and presentations including for DFID Jerusalem and DFID UK and other agencies
•   Assure that ICS Teams submit their Story of Change and Project Presentation
•   Contribute to the development of processes and systems to better measure and demonstrate the impact of work.

6. Effectively communicate project activities

•   Comply with all ICS reporting requirements and timescales, and ensure compliance on the part of the ICS Teams
•   Assure full awareness of all required reports within the ICS scheme and lead on appropriate induction of ICS General Participants
•   Submit all necessary ICS reports on time and in the appropriate formats including updating Jobscience
•   Encourage ICS Team Leaders, National Volunteers and General Participants to be creative in recording and communicating their experience and learning in placement

7. Represent International Service and ICS at all times in a professional manner

•   Represent International Service and ICS with ICS Project Partners, Team Leaders, National Volunteers, General Participants and all other stakeholders in an appropriate and professional manner
•   Maintain a positive, appropriate and professional relationship with all ICS Team Leaders, National Volunteers and General Participants
•   Assure personal adherence to the ICS  Code of Conduct
•   To promote International Service values and ethos at all times

8. Other duties

•   Any other duties as allocated by the Country Director or The Head of International Programmes, including functional responsibilities and special projects.
•   To maintain confidentiality over personal information relating to International Service staff and volunteers.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education to degree level or equivalent
•   Qualification and / or experience in organisational / project / programme management with civil society organisations
•   Excellent communication, networking and influencing skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people across a variety of settings and cultures
•   Ability to analyse, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate
•   Strong people skills, able to work with, manage, support and motivate a diverse range of people
•   Good judgement and able to use initiative to make decisions in complex and sensitive situations
•   Participatory and collaborative working approach
•   Fluency in English
•   Strong IT Skills
•   Commitment to vision and values of both International Service and the ICS scheme

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To apply please complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form.

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These forms should be returned to:

applications@internationalservice.org.uk

Please note CVs will not be considered. We will only contact applicants who are selected for interview. Those applicants not contacted within one week of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 17 November, 2014

Please state in your application which position you are apply for, Ghana.