Position: Program Manager (Recent Job)

Job Description

1. Overall Project Management:

• Ensure implementation of the projects, ensuring the consistency with internal guidelines, back-donor regulations as well as with the humanitarian principles
• Lead in all phases of project cycle: needs assessment, project design and planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
• Ensure that projects are managed through structured work plans, and adequate monitoring and evaluation schemes are in place and properly applied
• Ensure and monitor progress achieved against intended targets, based on the project proposal and logical framework; and timely delivery of the project activities, based on the workplan;
• Prepare narrative reporting as per requirements (including graphs, tables, photos)
• Develop implementation strategy, implementation modalities; developing tools, etc

2. Finance/Admin:

• In collaboration with the Finance and Admin Officer, support in drafting project budget and develop cash projection
• Liaise with Finance and Admin Officer for timely and accurate management of fund transfers when needed
• In collaboration with the Finance and Admin Officer, ensure that project is implemented within the budget; review financial reports of projects

3. Other Tasks:

• Represent professionally the organization with project-related stakeholders
• Tracking, researching and analysing information on assigned topics
• Collect visual material from project sites and draft “Success Stories”, to be used for Communication purposes
• Any other duties assigned within the overall scope of the position

Job Specification

• Master rsquo;s degree in a relevant field, preferably in Humanitarian Assistance or International Development
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program or project management in Humanitarian Assistance
• Very good command of English, both spoken and written
• Previous experience in working with NGOs
• Good knowledge and experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation procedures;
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with policies, protocols, and procedures of international humanitarian and donor agencies;
• Strong commitment to teamwork with effective communication, motivating leadership and interpersonal skills.