Project Manager Ma’an-Jordan

Overall objectives

Working for the Head of Programs and coordinating with the Governance and CDD interventions Coordinator, the Protection Coordinator and the program Quality Manager, the Project Manager will manage an ambitious one year DFID funded Program of 1,6 M Pounds (with possible extensions) with 4 components: Protection activities (Information dissemination/referral/cash assistance), community center development and management (including income generating activities aiming to guarantee incomes and sustainability), informal education and psycho-social activities for children and youths, as well as capacity building of local partners.

Background

DRC is an International non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. With the vision that no displaced person must be in want of help to find protection and durable solutions, DRC provides assistance and protection to conflict-affected in many of the major conflicts in Asia, Africa and Middle East. The assistance can consist of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation and support to returning home, and the promotion of durable solutions.

In Jordan, DRC has established solid emergency interventions including Cash Assistance, NFI distributions, Shelter, protection referral. DRC-Jordan is currently operating in Amman, Maan, Tafileh and Karak Governorates. Main Donors are ECHO, BPRM, OCHA ERF, DANIDA, SIDA and DFID.

DRC is now moving toward the implementation of projects aiming to respond to needs of communities dealing with a protracted crisis requiring strong mobilization mechanisms as well as toward community driven interventions.

The DRC’s work within this sector includes currently a large community based project in Amman working in partnership with service delivery institutions, and community organizations and, in partnership with an INGO, a CDD based project in the Northern Governorates. Working for the Head of Programs and the Community Mobilization Advisor will develop and systematize DRC’s Jordan approach to projects implying a strong community mobilization and participation component.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Head of Program and working closely with the DRC Protection and Community Mobilization Coordinators, Develop and maintain work plans,  ensuring that the activities are implemented according to schedule and budgets, international standards, and program objectives. Supervise the protection staff directly, providing ongoing leadership and guidance to the team. In liaison with the Program Quality Manager, monitor the project implementation of against the program objectives and DRC Framework.

Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using DRC and donor formats, as required under the supervision of the Program Quality Manager

Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate. Attend the protection coordination meetings or represent the DRC in other relevant fora

Professional Standards

Direct responsibility for the spending and procurement plans and related systems for the projects. Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings. Ensure appropriate and timely spending of grants to achieve program goals, grant reporting contributions, use and distribution of supplies and resources

Recruit all national staff for the project in conjunction with the Human Resources Department

Overall responsibility for project staff timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities

Ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly

Build staff capacity in work plan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities.

Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community-based organizations and other DRC sectors to enhance cooperation and coordination

Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the Coordinators, the Head of Programs and the Program Quality Manager.

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop DRC programs

Qualifications:

Master degree in international law, human rights law, international relations, social sciences, or equivalent;

Experience and Knowledge Required

At least 3 years professional technical experience, including 2 years of implementing as manager protection programs in emergency and conflict contexts.

Required substantial knowledge and proven experience in implementing, monitoring and evaluating community mobilization activities implemented in social centers

Demonstrated experience in project cycle management and capacity building

Experience in emergency settings / conflict areas.

Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, donors, INGOs and other stakeholders

Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills

Excellent analytical and written skills, and good computer skills

Proven leadership skills and experience in creating, establishing and negotiating relationships and building alliances and networks with various stakeholders at community and senior levels.

Strong demonstrated experience in working with local partners

Fluency in English. Arabic a plus.

Required Core Competencies:

• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Active Listening and Speaking - giving full attention to what other people are saying and talking to others to convey information effectively, actively looking for ways to help people
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Capacity Building - Teaching others how to do something.
• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
• Management of Human Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Additional competencies: ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of age, nationality, race, gender or age.

Conditions Availability: 15 November 2014 Duty station: Ma’an, Jordan with weekly visits to Karak

Post non-accompanied Contract: 10 Months contract, renewable pending funding. Position: A13 according DRC International Salary Scale

Further information            

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Application Process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies.  We only accept applications sent via our online-application form. All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.

Applications are to be sent to us no later than November 7th 2014.

Problems with online application? Please contact job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your on-line application.