Project Manager

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JOB Vacancy Announcement #: 9483

Job Title: Project Manager

Application deadline: 31/12/2023      – 4:00 PM

Duty Station: Northeast Syria, Deir Ezzor

Job Requirements:

  • At least 4 year’s professional work experience in LIVELIHOOD and AGRICULTURE programming in the region
  • At least 3 year’s proven experience in Project Management
  • 5 years’ previous experience with NGOs
  • Must be fluent in English and Arabic languages both written and spoken.
  • Strong technical expertise in LIVELIHOOD and AGRICULTURE field is a must.
  • Knowledge of WASH and protection sectors is an asset.
  • Good Communication and Leadership skills.
  • Strong Computer proficiency
  • Strong competency in report writing skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage a team.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian standards and standards of ethics.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail is a must.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning, and team building and facilitating skills.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player

Job Description:

In close line management of Area Manager and Head of Programmes, the Project Manager is responsible for the overall implementation of assigned project and components/activities in accordance with the agreed outcome and budget.

  • The Project Manager is responsible for the development and management of the project activities, project budget and donor reports.
  • Overall management of project staff.
  • Present the project in formal meetings with external entities as required and requested by Line Manager.
  • Develop and manage the implementation of project activities to achieve project goals and objectives including designing and implementing relevant indicators, monitoring and evaluation systems and frameworks.
  • Contribute to the development of proposals for new funding opportunities.
  • Maintain up to date project plans based on activities and financial progress.
  • Ensure that project teams develop community acceptance in the project areas, having respectful relationships with community members.
  • Ensure timely and accurate contributions to project narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, baseline and final reports.
  • Support Area Manager and Head of Programmes to identify key issues affecting project implementation, or key local issues affecting future grant/project developments.
  • Conduct regular visits to project implementation areas and advise and support project staff with the identification and solution of technical issues.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

Project Management:

  • Develop Detailed Implementation plan, procurement plan, human resource plan, budget spending trend, monitoring plan and performance indicators for assigned projects.
  • Ensure the project is implemented in line with WASH, Livelihood and Peace building relevant standards and in collaboration with WASH, Livelihood, and Peace building clusters.
  • Provide strong leadership of the assigned project, working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and local project staff.
  • Ensure logistical preparation of meeting and activities and identifying, engaging, and coordinating activities.
  • Consult and negotiate with Local clusters in (NES) to strengthen your communication channels, impact positively on the project objectives and oversee the selection and verification of beneficiaries, if needed.
  • Ensure project activities are implemented to a high quality based upon related standards and guidelines.
  • Ensure all internal and external narrative and progress reports (weekly, monthly, interim, and final) for the assigned projects are submitted within agreed time frames to the relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure project completion, filing and archiving procedures are implemented, with a system for filing project documents in a clear and ordered way.
  • Support cross-team learning through regular department/team meetings.
  • Continuously monitor and supervise project activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data, and involving the project team.

Technical support:

  • Ensure compliance of project components with the national and international standards.
  • Build capacity of project team members.
  • Design and plan technical components and interventions for future projects.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance on all Livelihoods and Agriculture activities in the area.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of an appropriate and effective Livelihood and Agriculture strategy.

Team Management

  • Recruit and supervise Project team; manage, train, and coach the staff in achieving project goals.
  • Provide supervision, guidance and monitoring for project staff, ensuring clarity over project plans and priorities, and encouraging effective teamwork.
  • Ensure AFH performance management system is effectively implemented with objective setting, probationary reviews, regular catch-up, annual performance appraisals and exit interviews carried out for project staff
  • Facilitate capacity building through assessment of the staff training needs and ensure that appropriate trainings are conducted.

Budgeting:

  • Responsible for managing project budgets, monitoring expenditure to budget and identify and act on any corrective actions required.
  • In conjunction with the Finance and logistics staff, ensure project budget is well scheduled and a procurement plan is drawn up.

Coordination:

  • Build positive working relationships with Project stakeholders, including Community Leaders, government officials, governmental departments, NGOs, donor representatives and other related stakeholders.
  • Liaise with Logistics, Finance, and other departments as appropriate to identify and plan the support needed for implementation of projects, advising on procurement needs as appropriate.

Advertiser: Action for humanity – AFH

Other Information’s:

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Engineering degree in Water or any relevant field..

Contract Duration: 1 Jan 2024- end of Sep 2026 (33 months).

How to Apply:
Please send your CV to the following email/Link:

If you wish to apply for the advertised vacancy, please fill out the job application form through the following link:

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/DptUV6Or

before 31-12-2023.

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