Job ID
22634
Job Title
Technical Officer
To work for
Confidential
Country
Syria
City
Hassakeh
Field of Work
Engineering - R&D | Projects - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Project Based
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Background
The crisis in Syria has entered its eighth year with little prospects for imminent end to violence that is faced on daily basis and impact the lives and exacerbate the vulnerability of children, women, the elderly, and the disabled.
In addition, the widespread displacement and deterioration of life conditions have negatively influenced the social and economic fabric of Syria.
As a response to the emerging needs of the Syrian population, and in line with the overall framework of the Syria Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP 2018), Strategic Framework for Syria (2016-2018) and UNDP Country Programme Document, UNDP Syria is working under three main portfolios: Infrastructure and Basic Service Rehabilitation, Socio-economic Recovery
and Social Cohesion.
The Technical Officer will be recruited, through a third-party contract, to support the
implementation of UNDP activities on Social Cohesion and Local Development in the field. The Technical Officer be directly involved in the initiation, management and evaluation of different field activities.
Scope of Work
The Technical Officer will be supervised by the social cohesion field officer and will receive regular guidance from the Social Cohesion Team Leader to fulfil the following tasks:
- Preparation of documentation and processing all local canvass;
- Prepare all documentation and vouchers related to the workers and personnel within the project;
- Updating of payment program under Project Supervisor guidance;
- Assist Project Supervisor in preparation of invoices and associated documentation for payments;
- Preparation of regular financial reports for the project including interim and final financial reports; and analyses on spending against project budget;
- Assist Project Supervisor in Administrative and technical supervision follow up and implementation of project and activities.
- Assist Project Supervisor in supervision of technical and field staff involved in the project
- Close follow up on the implementation of the different components of the project
- Develop the necessary administrative procedures to effectively achieve project deliverables and outcomes.
- Ensure all project activities are implemented in a timely manner and according to UNDP rules and regulations.
- Support the preparation of payments, collecting necessary supporting documents, and ensure UNDP rules and regulation for financial management are adequately followed
- Maintain regular contact with all project stakeholders and support coordination efforts with other partner agencies in the field
The crisis in Syria has entered its eighth year with little prospects for imminent end to violence that is faced on daily basis and impact the lives and exacerbate the vulnerability of children, women, the elderly, and the disabled.
In addition, the widespread displacement and deterioration of life conditions have negatively influenced the social and economic fabric of Syria.
As a response to the emerging needs of the Syrian population, and in line with the overall framework of the Syria Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP 2018), Strategic Framework for Syria (2016-2018) and UNDP Country Programme Document, UNDP Syria is working under three main portfolios: Infrastructure and Basic Service Rehabilitation, Socio-economic Recovery
and Social Cohesion.
The Technical Officer will be recruited, through a third-party contract, to support the
implementation of UNDP activities on Social Cohesion and Local Development in the field. The Technical Officer be directly involved in the initiation, management and evaluation of different field activities.
Scope of Work
The Technical Officer will be supervised by the social cohesion field officer and will receive regular guidance from the Social Cohesion Team Leader to fulfil the following tasks:
- Preparation of documentation and processing all local canvass;
- Prepare all documentation and vouchers related to the workers and personnel within the project;
- Updating of payment program under Project Supervisor guidance;
- Assist Project Supervisor in preparation of invoices and associated documentation for payments;
- Preparation of regular financial reports for the project including interim and final financial reports; and analyses on spending against project budget;
- Assist Project Supervisor in Administrative and technical supervision follow up and implementation of project and activities.
- Assist Project Supervisor in supervision of technical and field staff involved in the project
- Close follow up on the implementation of the different components of the project
- Develop the necessary administrative procedures to effectively achieve project deliverables and outcomes.
- Ensure all project activities are implemented in a timely manner and according to UNDP rules and regulations.
- Support the preparation of payments, collecting necessary supporting documents, and ensure UNDP rules and regulation for financial management are adequately followed
- Maintain regular contact with all project stakeholders and support coordination efforts with other partner agencies in the field
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree from recognized university, with not less than 3 years of professional experience in project management, preferably with experience in working with NGOs.
- Excellent networking and coordination skills.
- Professional level in both Arabic & English language skills.
- Excellent reporting and formal writing skills in both English & Arabic.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure and within a team.
- Ability to start working immediately.
Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Shares knowledge and experience
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
- Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems
- Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit
Leadership and Self-Management
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
- Relevant Bachelor’s degree from recognized university, with not less than 3 years of professional experience in project management, preferably with experience in working with NGOs.
- Excellent networking and coordination skills.
- Professional level in both Arabic & English language skills.
- Excellent reporting and formal writing skills in both English & Arabic.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure and within a team.
- Ability to start working immediately.
Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Shares knowledge and experience
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
- Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system, including new IT based systems
- Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit
Leadership and Self-Management
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Salary and Benefits
Negotiable
About us
Consultancy Company
Required employees number
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Posted On
Apr 02, 2020
Expiry Date
Apr 16, 2020
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CV Language
English