Job ID
20558
Job Title
Project Manager - SHF
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Project Based
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Project Coordination:
• Establish and maintain working and collaborative relationships with stakeholders in Rural Damascus and Dará governorates on matters related to implementation of the project to secure their continuous support. This includes governorate and district authorities, local organisations and communities, contractors and international organizations;
• Hire required project staff and engage volunteers in cooperation with Oxfam Humanitarian Program coordinator
• Establish working relationships with and ensure on-going consultation and coordination with Programme, Gender, MEAL, Support and Advocacy/communication teams at Head Office.
Technical and operational support to project implementation:
• Develop project work plans and budgets based on expected project outputs and results; ensure their implementation;
• Oversee through at minimum weekly field visits day to day operations and implementation of project activities; provide technical guidance as may be necessary;
• Proactively identify and manage potential obstacles and risks the project may face, propose and implement mitigating measures and, as needed, contingency plans;
• Objectively assess the vulnerability of the population and based on specific vulnerability, technical and impact factors, and consultations with different communities in the targeted districts, make final selection of targeted communities.
• Starting from the inception phase, ensure highest community understanding and participation in the implementation of the project’s objectives and activities;
• In consultation with the WASH coordinator, the project manager will be responsible for the development of WASH work plans and their implementation in Rural Damascus and Dará according to the proposal.
• In consultation with the WASH coordinator, determine best modality for required assessment and implementation in targeted locations
• Cooperate with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to track performance monitoring analysis and adjust implementation accordingly; in cooperation with MEAL identify and synthesis best practices and lessons learned;
• Contribute to the development of a Oxfam policy papers when needed in coordination with Policy team.
• Ensure all project procurement is carried out according to Oxfam procurement procedures and in a timely manner;
• Ensure project activities are implemented according to global humanitarian minimum standards and best practice (among which Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere standards, Charter for Change);
• Develop and update budget spending plan in cooperation with the finance department, and Funding/Compliance Department.
Human Resource:
• In cooperation with the Area Managers and the WASH coordinator, hire required staff and ensure staff under this project have a good understanding of the project’s goal and objectives, the logical framework and budget;
• In cooperation with the humanitarian program coordinator, Area Manager and the WASH coordinator, ensure hired staff are properly trained in Oxfam basic standards (safeguarding, gender, protection, code of conduct) and as may otherwise be required to perform their tasks;
• Support the project team to achieve objectives through day-to-day support, monthly face to face meetings, regular team meetings, which include discussions of progress against objectives/implementation plan, providing feedback and encouragement;
Reporting and documentation:
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of donor and internal narrative and financial reports;
• Collaborate with Oxfam funding team in order to ensure that all reports are in compliance with donor and internal requirements;
• Report any incident that must be brought to Oxfam's attention (e.g. security, accountability, safeguarding, code of conduct, external interference);
• Archive all project related documents (soft and hard copies) according to Oxfam and donor regulations;
• Collaborate with the communications team to document project progress through photographs, videos or blogs, in cooperation with the area manager, facilitate access of communications staff to field locations; and provide material that supports Oxfam’s strategic communications.
• Strictly adhere to Oxfam’s data protection standards for beneficiary, partners and staff in regard to data collected for project purposes.
Security:
• Fully adhere to Oxfam security protocols and procedures and ensure that all staff working on the implementation of the project also adhere to them. Contribute to on-going security management and planning as necessary;
• Report any incident that must be brought to Oxfam's attention (e.g. security, accountability, safeguarding, code of conduct, external interference).
• Establish and maintain working and collaborative relationships with stakeholders in Rural Damascus and Dará governorates on matters related to implementation of the project to secure their continuous support. This includes governorate and district authorities, local organisations and communities, contractors and international organizations;
• Hire required project staff and engage volunteers in cooperation with Oxfam Humanitarian Program coordinator
• Establish working relationships with and ensure on-going consultation and coordination with Programme, Gender, MEAL, Support and Advocacy/communication teams at Head Office.
Technical and operational support to project implementation:
• Develop project work plans and budgets based on expected project outputs and results; ensure their implementation;
• Oversee through at minimum weekly field visits day to day operations and implementation of project activities; provide technical guidance as may be necessary;
• Proactively identify and manage potential obstacles and risks the project may face, propose and implement mitigating measures and, as needed, contingency plans;
• Objectively assess the vulnerability of the population and based on specific vulnerability, technical and impact factors, and consultations with different communities in the targeted districts, make final selection of targeted communities.
• Starting from the inception phase, ensure highest community understanding and participation in the implementation of the project’s objectives and activities;
• In consultation with the WASH coordinator, the project manager will be responsible for the development of WASH work plans and their implementation in Rural Damascus and Dará according to the proposal.
• In consultation with the WASH coordinator, determine best modality for required assessment and implementation in targeted locations
• Cooperate with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to track performance monitoring analysis and adjust implementation accordingly; in cooperation with MEAL identify and synthesis best practices and lessons learned;
• Contribute to the development of a Oxfam policy papers when needed in coordination with Policy team.
• Ensure all project procurement is carried out according to Oxfam procurement procedures and in a timely manner;
• Ensure project activities are implemented according to global humanitarian minimum standards and best practice (among which Core Humanitarian Standards, Sphere standards, Charter for Change);
• Develop and update budget spending plan in cooperation with the finance department, and Funding/Compliance Department.
Human Resource:
• In cooperation with the Area Managers and the WASH coordinator, hire required staff and ensure staff under this project have a good understanding of the project’s goal and objectives, the logical framework and budget;
• In cooperation with the humanitarian program coordinator, Area Manager and the WASH coordinator, ensure hired staff are properly trained in Oxfam basic standards (safeguarding, gender, protection, code of conduct) and as may otherwise be required to perform their tasks;
• Support the project team to achieve objectives through day-to-day support, monthly face to face meetings, regular team meetings, which include discussions of progress against objectives/implementation plan, providing feedback and encouragement;
Reporting and documentation:
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of donor and internal narrative and financial reports;
• Collaborate with Oxfam funding team in order to ensure that all reports are in compliance with donor and internal requirements;
• Report any incident that must be brought to Oxfam's attention (e.g. security, accountability, safeguarding, code of conduct, external interference);
• Archive all project related documents (soft and hard copies) according to Oxfam and donor regulations;
• Collaborate with the communications team to document project progress through photographs, videos or blogs, in cooperation with the area manager, facilitate access of communications staff to field locations; and provide material that supports Oxfam’s strategic communications.
• Strictly adhere to Oxfam’s data protection standards for beneficiary, partners and staff in regard to data collected for project purposes.
Security:
• Fully adhere to Oxfam security protocols and procedures and ensure that all staff working on the implementation of the project also adhere to them. Contribute to on-going security management and planning as necessary;
• Report any incident that must be brought to Oxfam's attention (e.g. security, accountability, safeguarding, code of conduct, external interference).
Qualifications
• Relevant university degree (engineering or development) with 3 years’ work experience or minimum 5 years work experience implementing humanitarian and development projects, preferably with international and/or Syrian NGOs, SARC, UN agencies;
• Effective project management skills; excellent priority setting and organisational skills;
• Leadership and team management skills; ability to communicate effectively;
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
• Understanding of gender issues;
• Very good knowledge of the English language, including written English;
• Strong coordination skills, including of one’s own team and external direct and indirect partners;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse range of people, including with rural populations; diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills are essential;
• Sensitivity to social norms;
• Ability to work effectively under stress in emergency situations, in a leadership role and as part of a team;
• Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles and quality standards for humanitarian response.
• Effective project management skills; excellent priority setting and organisational skills;
• Leadership and team management skills; ability to communicate effectively;
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
• Understanding of gender issues;
• Very good knowledge of the English language, including written English;
• Strong coordination skills, including of one’s own team and external direct and indirect partners;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse range of people, including with rural populations; diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills are essential;
• Sensitivity to social norms;
• Ability to work effectively under stress in emergency situations, in a leadership role and as part of a team;
• Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles and quality standards for humanitarian response.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Due to the urgency of this role, we will be reviewing CVs and interviewing candidate in advance of the closing date. For this reason, interested candidates are asked to submit their application as soon as possible.
Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply specially female candidates.
Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply specially female candidates.
Salary and Benefits
As per Oxfam Pay Scale
About us
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
In Syria :
While Oxfam has been present in the region since 1970, it began operating in Syria through its Damascus based presence in July 2013. Since then, Oxfam has been responding to both the urgent WASH needs for vulnerable people, and has been working on the rehabilitation of water systems in order to provide durable, more sustainable solutions to the affected populations. Interventions implemented under Oxfam's WASH Programme include: Provision of Acute Emergency Life-Saving WASH Services, Rehabilitation of Water Systems, Hygiene Promotion and Water Conservation, Capacity Building and Training, and Improved Emergency WASH Coordination. To date, Oxfam has been worked in 10 governorates, seeking out to over 2.5 million beneficiaries.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 07, 2019
Expiry Date
Oct 30, 2019
CV Language
English