Job ID
16398

Job Title
National Programs Coordinator

To work for
Assemblé de la Hiérarchie Catholique en Syrie Commission Commune de bienfaisance/Caritas

Country
Syria

City
Damascus

Job Type
Full time

Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)

Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree

Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Program Quality and Management

1. Lead high-quality project design incorporating project management standards and Monitoring and Evaluation methods, appropriate to scope, context and technical requirements of projects. Coordinate planning of activities across various projects from different sectors to ensure integration of program interventions and efficiency in implementation
2. Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to deficiencies. Promote accountability, learning and knowledge management overseeing implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation procedure.
3. Support cross learning between projects within and across regional programs, particularly as related to Program Quality processes and tools.
4. Guide program staff to incorporate innovative practices into new or existing programs (when appropriate).
5. Launch a process of harmonization of tools and designing/reviewing current templates and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
6. Ensure timely quality reporting to donors by program managers in line with compliance regulations.
7. Identify and plan ahead for technical support from Caritas partners, other international agencies in Syria or local technical consultants.
8. Regularly travel to the field to visit projects in Syria and support programming staff to implement, monitor and evaluate projects according to international humanitarian standards.
9. Coordinate with the Executive Office and regional accountants to ensure appropriate project budgeting and efficient use and stewardship of programs material sources.
10. In coordination with the Executive Director, the Head of Finance and other relevant staff, oversee the business development cycle to ensure quality proposals.
11. Participate in development of Caritas Syria is strategy and adequate programming with the Executive Director and other relevant staff.

Growth and Representation

1. In collaboration with the Executive Director, provide strategic direction for the design of the organization is strategic frameworks and plans, including the development of resource mobilization strategies to optimize the impact of programming interventions in line with CS strategic priorities.
2. Support Executive Director to target and diversify funding sources for the country programs, and ensure program staffs assume their respective business development responsibilities.
3. Identify program development priorities and lead strategic growth activities and opportunities in collaboration with staff in the different regions and partners.
4. Assess funding environment as well as CS' strengths/opportunities. Network and identify potential partnerships and consortiums for proposals.
5. Lead relevant staff and partners in development of high-quality, responsive and evidence-based proposals for funding.
6. In coordination with the Executive Director, ensure CS is professionally and consistently represented at relevant interagency, sector coordination, donor, government, interagency, and network meetings.
7. In collaboration with the Executive Director, maintain good donor relationships and Caritas Syria positioning through frequent contact and strategic networking.
8. Coordinate all existing and future programming support platforms such as the Livelihood and Early Recovery Taskforce.
9. Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of appropriate partnerships.
10. Ensure timely communication with all relevant partners, especially pertaining to implementation of programs, budget management issues and other strategic topics.

Staff Mentoring and Supervision

1. Effectively manage programming staff at the level of the Executive Office and supervise adequate implementation of project by all regional programming staff.
2. Provide coaching to programming staff in the Executive Office, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance assessment.
3. Contribute to developing staffing plans for projects and to the recruitment process of senior project staff.
4. Develop with the local offices a capacity building plan and ensure relevant technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams.
5. Make recommendations for restructuring departments as necessary in order to ensure appropriate technical expertise and quality project implementation.


Qualifications
As a member of the Executive Office Senior Management Team, the National Programs Coordinator (NPC) will provide strategic direction and management of the Caritas Syria (CS) overall programming to ensure the establishment and successful implementation of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Their management and knowledge will ensure that the organization delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming. This includes the oversight of and technical support to key program staff, timely tracking of programs& progress and best practices, and ensuring donor compliance and program quality standards including adherence to MEAL policy and procedures. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of CS and the guidance, the NPC will take the lead in the development of new programing initiatives and proposals, and help ensure portfolio growth in line with CS strategic priorities.

Specific Vacancy Requirements
* experience in project management for at least 3 years.
* experience in proposal writing and reporting to institutional donors.
* Ability to travel.
* Previous experience with local or international organizations in humanitarian and/or development projects.
* Knowledge of the International Humanitarian Standards and SPHERE.
* Previous experience in coordination with local and International organizations.
* Previous supervisory responsibilities.
* Strong knowledge of Arabic and English (written, spoken and read).
* Syrian National.


Salary and Benefits
Unpublished Now

About us
Caritas is a global network of humanitarian aid agencies working for a fairer world, inspired by the example of Christian faith and Catholic Social Teaching. It is unacceptable that millions of people are suffering through dehumanizing poverty and social injustice. We seek change.

The 165 national Caritas members make the biggest network of Catholic charities in the world devoted to reducing poverty and campaigning for social justice


Required employees number
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Posted On
Aug 14, 2018

Expiry Date
Sep 12, 2018

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