Technical Survey Project Officer
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and persons with disability to apply.
An International,independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.
About the job:
Reporting to the Cheif of operation , the project officer contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of the organization in the country where s/he is based. The project officer contributes to the implementation of his/her project, ensuring the optimal quality and the impact of
the project. She/he works closely with the programme technical team .
HIERARCHICAL RELATIONSHIPS
Line manager: NES Cheif of Opertions.
Position location : Raqqa Governorate with field visits to Deirazzour Governorate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Mission 1 : Operational implementation:
Responsibility 1:
-Contribute to project planning and implementation in line with the existing frameworks
-Contribute to planning and preparing activities, tools and the associated resources, and implement the action plan in conjunction with the support services and the technical unit.
-Ensure that activities are implemented and that resources are correctly allocated as authorized by the project manager.
-Ensure regular reporting of activities, and contribute to the internal and external reporting as requested by the project manager.
-Contribute to identifying areas of the project in which adjustments are required and put forward adaptations to the project manager.
-Contribute to the drafting of amendment requests when asked by the project manager.
-Contribute to coordination with the local stakeholders and to monitoring the partnership relationship with the project partners.
-Ensure that project documents and information are properly archived.
Responsibility 2:
-Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
-Contribute to project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.
-Contribute to project evaluations at the request of the project manager, and ensure that project evaluation recommendations are followed.
-Contribute to the setup and smooth running of accountability mechanisms.
-Contribute to project learning.
Responsibility 3:
-Ensure project data management
-Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place and are used correctly on the project, in line with global standards.
-Collect and compile project-related data in the relevant database.
Responsibility 4:
-Contribute to the coordination of project teams
-As authorized by the project manager, facilitate coordination meetings between the project teams and the support services located in the area when necessary.
-Ensure that the project teams and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in
-order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.
Responsibility 5:
-Contribute to external project communication
-Contribute to the organozation’s external influence by taking part in networks, when required.
-Communicate about the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant.
Mission 2: Emergency Preparedness and Response
Contribute to the programme’s emergency preparedness initiatives, and in an emergency situation, adapt his/her working arrangements in order to contribute to an effective humanitarian response from our organization.
Requirements:
Education:
– High school/College degree
Required Experience:
– At least 1 years experience in Project Officer position or similar poistion.
– Previous experience with INGO or NGO.
– Preferable experience managing projects/programmers
– Experience in partnership management
– Experience designing and delivering training and implementing capacity building plans
– Experience in Humanitarian Mine Action Sector.
Required Qualification:
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Knowledge |
Ø The international human rights frameworks and humanitarian principles Ø Project Cycle Management Ø Reporting and Proposal writing |
Ø Emergency preparedness |
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Competencies (knowledge, skills required for the job, (see skills repository):
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Ø Strong computer skills (use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other relevant software) Ø Planning, implementing and evaluating activities on his/her project (team and individual) Ø Anticipating and adapting to the needs of the beneficiaries and to unexpected circumstances Ø Conducting on-going evaluations of activities and outcomes. Ø Negotiating and managing problems and conflicts Establishing clear frameworks, rules and limits Ø Using active listening techniques and applying them in the appropriate situations Ø Promoting participation and cooperation in the activities on his/her project |
Ø Excellent communication and negotiation skills and commitment to team work. Ø Producing clear, concise and responsible communication suited to the interlocutor (adult or child); adapting communication and messages to an intercultural environment Ø External representation
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Personal qualities:
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Ø Excellent leadership, coordination, capacity building, planning, analytical and organizational skills Ø Being capable of helping team members to progress: developing his/her staff‘s ability to work autonomously. Ø Knowing how to position oneself so things can move forward. Ø Knowing how to simplify and prioritize. |
Ø High level of initiative Ø Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills Ø Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision |
Languages:
– Fluent in both Arabic and English languages .
Knowledge of other local languages is an asset.
We Offer:
The organization will offer the successful applicant a contract until 30th April 2024, renewable dependent on both funding and performance.
and be willing and able to work in Raqqa with field visits to DEZ.
Salary and conditions will be according to salary grid. 1120 USD/month + (allowances).
Application process
Please fill in the job application form through the following link:
https://forms.gle/ozQvSthM1EUS1H4g8
Applications close: 19th Sep 2023.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. The organization also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.