CVE Project Officer

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JOB Vacancy Announcement #: 7860

Job Title: CVE Project Officer

Application deadline: 01.01.2023

Duty Station: NPA- NES Syria

Job Requirements:

Education:

Must have:

  • University degree in political science, human rights, development, law, social sciences, or equivalent experience in relevant sectors with reputable INGO or UN.
  • Written and verbal proficiency in English and Arabic are essential. Knowledge of Kurdish is preferable.
  • Good understanding of ICT systems and experience with MS Office applications, including Excel.

Experience:

Must have:

  • Must have at least 3 years of proven experience in development programming including in one or more of the following sectors: Human Rights, Democracy and Political Participation, Political Processes GBV, CVE, PVE, Protection, Youth Participation, Freedom of Expression
  • Strong budget and programme management and leadership skills and proven experience, with the ability to inspire and build competence of staff and achieve results through others, especially in local partnerships.
  • Good communication, organizational and analytical skills and ability to work well in a team.
  • Previous experience in international NGOs working with local partners.
  • Experience with long-distance (remote) management tools and working with local NGO partners, including capacity building and organizational support to partners.
  • Strong knowledge of cultural and political contexts and development issues in Syria and NES.

Other qualifications:

  • Strong technical and coordination skills, with the ability to lead, inspire and build competence of implementing partner staff and achieve results through others.

Personal Competencies:

  • Self-driven with integrity, initiative and ability to think and work independently
  • Strong communication, networking and interpersonal skills

Additional Considerations:

  • The Project Officer is to abide by the policies and personal code of conduct by the
  • Norwegian People’s Aid and represent the organisation in a loyal and responsible manner.
  • All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks including vetting and due diligence.

Job Description:

General description:

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager (PjM), and the overall programme guidance of the Programme Manager (PM), the position holder will be responsible to support the

development, management and monitoring of the CVE projects, in line with NPA’s overall strategies, plans and policies and in coordination with the management team.

 In addition, the CVE Project Officer will be responsible for providing and monitoring of the projects related to the CVE programme in Syria, in line with NPA’s overall strategies, plans, and policies.

  • In coordination with the PjM, ensure coordination with all partners, relevant stakeholders, local and national authorities, and other organisations engaged in the development initiatives and working groups in NES.
  • Assist the PjM in the process of partner identification and verification.
  • Maintain active coordination and cooperation with local partners, I/NGOs and other stakeholders.
  • Be the principal day-to-day link between NPA and its partners.
  • Closely follow up the status of CVE, civil society development, women and youth, human rights, and the CSOs in NES and keep the PjM and the management team updated accordingly.
  • Interact with local communities and authorities and may/should the occasion arise, have to act variously as advocator, moderator, and/or mentor. These functions require on the part of the position holder, an ability to relate to the needs and aspirations of the underprivileged in a manner that is both supportive and respectful of culture and traditions.
  • Under overall guidance of the CD Iraq, and in cooperation with the DPM, ensure adequate risk management in NPA project activities, including streamlining integration of risk and security management perspectives in all strategic and programmatic processes.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

  • Oversee the implementation of the project activities in accordance with plans and activity budget.
  • Assist the PjM in Developing and monitoring work plans, budgets, and progress reports that NPA donors require, and other reports required from partner organizations.
  • Support the PjM with the day-to-day management of the programme and relevant partners’ projects.
  • Contribute to monitoring project expenditures, and, with the PjM and finance team, develop monthly expenditure projections.
  • Monitor grant agreements and sub-agreements with partners.
  • Work with the PjM to monitor and revise budgets, as needed.
  • Participate in grant opening meetings, conduct required preparation for the meeting and strictly follow up the decisions made in the meeting.
  • In liaison with the MEAL unit, prepare and regularly update the Project Monitoring Plan (PMP).
  • Support the partner organizations in the process of proposal writing, budgets, logical framework and implementation plans. Review and provide input regarding partner contracts and budgets (originals and amendments).
  • Organise project kick-off and steering committee meetings on a quarterly basis, provide materials to partners and organise the agenda in liaison with PjM.
  • Oversee contracts agreements with the partners, and ensure timeliness and quality reporting of both financial and narrative reports, in cooperation with the other NPA departments. Follow up on partners’ budget spending plan and organise payment requests for instalments.
  • Conduct regular visits and communication with partners on a daily basis to follow up project activity implementation and provide coaching and mentoring when required.
  • Participate in conducting assessment meetings with potential local partners for soliciting their proposals and concept notes to NPA.
  • Assist the NPA team in the process of partners’ capacity building assessment, development of capacity building plans and tools and help partners in designing their organizational development plan.
  • Assist team members and partners in both financial and narrative proposal and reporting to ensure good quality, timeliness, and accuracy, achieve donor demands and improve project implementation.
  • Act as a focal point for communication between partners and NPA departments.
  • Support the PjM and contribute in preparing project proposals, reports and information material.
  • Participate in giving inputs and updates for different reports such as Final Narrative Report, and Quarterly Report, among others.
  • Represent NPA in formal events such as conferences and meetings conducted by stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain proper soft and hard copy archive system for all projects under his/her responsibility.
  • Ensure high quality resource management of Programme activity.
  • Closely follow up the context in Syria especially in regard to CVE issues and keep the Project Manager updated accordingly.
  • Help facilitate, liaise and ensure good working relationships with a range of national authorities, UN and local stakeholders.
  • Other duties assigned by the Programme Manager and/or the Country Director in relation to programme.

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