Project Manager

Main Tasks: 

• Ensures that there is an implementation  plan  in place, that guides all staff involved  in a project;
• Supports partners to implement  projects in accordance with the proposed  activities in the project  plan;
• Ensures that the core principles are integrated into all project activities;
• Ensures that the project team communicates effectively with the caregivers /children and communities that are stakeholders in the project;
• Ensures the use of the tools and formats for planning and monitoring unless it is agreed that other tools and formats will be used, in close collaboration with the partner and the donor ; 

Coordinating and representing

• Represents SFDO in meeting and other coordination platforms as agreed
• Coordinates with the operations department to ensure all operational activities are performed;
• Regularly communicates and coordinates with all partners in the field;
• Provides the partners with competency building support and organizational capacity building support;
• Coordinates skill building and conferences as necessary; 

Handling Management and Administration activities

• Manages, supports, coaches and builds competency of staff;
• Conducts performance appraisals of the his/her direct staff

• Ensures that  internal and external (donor) reports are submitted on time and  are  of  high quality;

• Controls the budget and ensures proper expenditure of each budget line, in coordination with the officer;

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in social sciences or a related field;
• At least 2 years of relevant employment experience;
• Experience in managing projects focusing on child protection / psychosocial support / education;
• Previous experience working with children/refuges/vulnerable populations;
• Previous experience with community-based  programming  preferred;
• Demonstrated  experience  of  managing  people;
• Demonstrated  experience  of  managing  budgets;
• Knowledge and experience with monitoring systems;

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication skills;
• Fluency in Arabic;
• Strong spoken and written English skills, including demonstrated reporting ability;
• Demonstrated people management skills;
• Demonstrated financial management skills;
• Flexibility;
• Cultural sensitivity;
• Attention to detail with strong follow up;
• Team oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - word processing, spread sheets, etc.