Programme Officer (Consultancy)

Program Cycle Management

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Be the main focal point for support of partner organizations
throughout the project cycle and ensure clear and timely communication of
important milestones, such as deadlines for applications, reporting
deliverables and audit; and provide problem-solving solutions in collaboration
with partners where needed

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In close cooperation with finance colleagues, support partner
organisations in developing applications, including budgets and work plans, and in delivering reporting requirements on time, budget and with
good quality;

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Development and maintenance of a yearly monitoring and evaluation plan
for partner organisations;

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Ensure close dialogue with partner
organisations throughout the project cycle, conduct monitoring visits and follow-up on respective documentation;

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Conduct regular organisational assessments of Kvinna till Kvinna
partner organisations and of potential new partner organisations;

•        Develop regular reports on programme
implementation and current political developments in the country to donors,
Head of Office and any other stakeholders, as per need;

•        Ensure that all documentation regarding
the programme is updated and stored;

•        Overall, ensure that all activities in
the country programme are carried out in accordance with working methods,
strategies, policies and expected results of Kvinna till Kvinna, and in
accordance with the partnership agreements;

Implementation of Country
Program Activities

•        In close cooperation with other program and finance staff, develop
operational plan, respective budgets, context analysis and risk assessments for
country programme for the upcoming year;

•        Assist other program staff in providing
continuous support to partner organisations, capacity building and organising
experience exchanges, study trips and networking meetings to enhance quality
programming and implementation, if required;

•        Assist other program staff in organising
networking meetings with partner organisations for the purpose of information
sharing and learning at national and regional level, if required;

•        In close cooperation with other program
staff, conduct general administration and financial procedures in relation to
the programme, partially including support in logistics of workshops and
trainings, if required;

Programme
Development

•        Assist other program staff in development of concept notes and
proposals in close cooperation with relevant women’s rights organisations and
Kvinna till Kvinna departments, if required;

•        Develop policy and
advocacy materials including talking points, briefing notes, position papers
and advocacy reports.

•        Coordinate and cooperate with like-minded
organisations, INGOs and donors active in the field of women’s rights, if
required;

•        Representing Kvinna till Kvinna at
official meetings and functions in the context of programme development and
donor relations, if required;

•        Support and work with the regional
advocacy officer on the website and social media monitoring

•        Assist in coordinating and facilitating
events, trainings and workshops organized by the programme, including
logistical tasks if required

Other

•        Participate in regional and global
working groups to further develop methods and thematic areas of Kvinna till
Kvinna;

•        Participating in Kvinna till Kvinna
internal meetings, regionally and/or in Stockholm;

•        Performing all other tasks in relation to
the operations as delegated by the Head of Office.

Reporting & Authority

She reports to the Head of Office. She makes
decisions in her area of work in regular dialogue with her immediate team and
within the framework of the approved operational plan and budget.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect the
following:

Required

• Bachelor degree in human rights, gender, social sciences, media, or related
  discipline.
• Minimum four years of professional experience crafting and delivering projects responding
  to complex crises and/or post-conflict situations.
• Strong understanding of the political and humanitarian context in
  Syria and the region

• Experience in collaborating with local civil society, UN, INGO, donors and coordination forums.
• Full proficiency in spoken and written in
  both English and
  Arabic language.

Behavioural competencies:

• Good attention to detail.
• Strong motivation to work in close partnership with national
  partners
•  Solid communication and
  presentation skills, especially in writing
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a
  wide variety of people.
• Patient, adaptable, flexible,
  able to remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively.
  
  

Contract length: up to 12 months
consultancy contract