Job ID
39866
Job Title
Project Officer
To work for
Aga Khan Foundation
Country
Syria
City
Tartous
Field of Work
R&D | Projects - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Project Based
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
The Project Officer will be responsible for coordinating the project activities in adherence to WFP standards and guidelines. He/ she shall establish and enforce quality control procedures for all activities. The incumbent will report directly to the Project Coordinator.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for staff to ensure adherence to WFP standards and guidelines
- Conduct regular field visits to support project implementation and provide on-site leadership and problem-solving.
- Foster relationships with local authorities and community leaders to facilitate project acceptance and success.
- Work with the WFP M&E team and helpdesk staff to develop and implement monitoring and feedback systems and ensure that M&E systems are properly implemented and reported by team members.
- Approve project expenditures, carry out regular budget tracking and take the lead on official requests for modifications when needed in conjunction with the finance officer/accountant.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for staff to ensure adherence to WFP standards and guidelines
- Conduct regular field visits to support project implementation and provide on-site leadership and problem-solving.
- Foster relationships with local authorities and community leaders to facilitate project acceptance and success.
- Work with the WFP M&E team and helpdesk staff to develop and implement monitoring and feedback systems and ensure that M&E systems are properly implemented and reported by team members.
- Approve project expenditures, carry out regular budget tracking and take the lead on official requests for modifications when needed in conjunction with the finance officer/accountant.
Qualifications
- The applicant must have a university degree in a related field.
- Two years of professional experience in relevant work.
- Good leadership and teamwork skills.
- Good stress management and ability to work under pressure.
- Good negotiation and communication skills.
- Good command of English (written and spoken) and computer skills.
- Male applicant should have finished their military service, exempted, or postponed for one year at least.
- Two years of professional experience in relevant work.
- Good leadership and teamwork skills.
- Good stress management and ability to work under pressure.
- Good negotiation and communication skills.
- Good command of English (written and spoken) and computer skills.
- Male applicant should have finished their military service, exempted, or postponed for one year at least.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline for applications submission is Thursday, July 11th 2024.
Salary and Benefits
According to the Aga Khan Foundation Salary Scale
Health and Life Insurance
Health and Life Insurance
About us
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, and the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalization of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected Trainer must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected Trainer must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jul 04, 2024
Expiry Date
Aug 03, 2024
CV Language
English