Job ID
31635
Job Title
Program Coordinator
To work for
Action Against Hunger
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Objective 1: ensure successful implementation of projects according to AAH and standards and protocols
-Contribute to the proposal preparation by providing inputs on implementation modalities of the intervention by capitalizing on former experiences (lessons learnt and best practices
-Plan, organize and conduct kick-off meeting, ensuring the participation of all relevant departments and implementing partner(s), if needed.
-Participate in preparing and revising monthly the following AAH project tools once the project starts including Project Procurement Plan, BFU and work plan
Objective 2: To contribute building the capacity of AAH and implementing partner staff according to the needs identified
-Capitalize on lessons learnt and best practices of their project/s and contribute to internal evaluation exercises (in collaboration/with participation of partners, if needed) with the aim of improving the quality of services delivery to the beneficiaries.
-organize internal review workshop, during and/or at the end of their project, in collaboration with and with the contribution of the technical and support departments
Objective 3: To contribute to developing and implementing strategies and programming in the mission
-Incorporate Risk management in every activity and actions.
-Contribute identifying ideas/fields of intervention for AAH positioning and strategy for new programs, pilot projects, new geographical areas of interventions
-Support the management and/or the coordinators in meetings and field visits with Donors, UN Agencies, other NGOs, sector working groups etc. when requested.
Objective 4: To contribute to coordination and information
-Collect top-line updates from all program managers regarding the status of the implementation (activity-, procurement-, and budget-wise) in the area-based projects and share the information in a compact way to the DCDs and CD upon request
-provide timely support to the program managers based in the field offices to troubleshoot problems that can slow down the implementation in the base.
-Support with representation tasks in Damascus with SARC and line ministries for the facilitation of the implementation of the programs upon requests
-Contribute to the proposal preparation by providing inputs on implementation modalities of the intervention by capitalizing on former experiences (lessons learnt and best practices
-Plan, organize and conduct kick-off meeting, ensuring the participation of all relevant departments and implementing partner(s), if needed.
-Participate in preparing and revising monthly the following AAH project tools once the project starts including Project Procurement Plan, BFU and work plan
Objective 2: To contribute building the capacity of AAH and implementing partner staff according to the needs identified
-Capitalize on lessons learnt and best practices of their project/s and contribute to internal evaluation exercises (in collaboration/with participation of partners, if needed) with the aim of improving the quality of services delivery to the beneficiaries.
-organize internal review workshop, during and/or at the end of their project, in collaboration with and with the contribution of the technical and support departments
Objective 3: To contribute to developing and implementing strategies and programming in the mission
-Incorporate Risk management in every activity and actions.
-Contribute identifying ideas/fields of intervention for AAH positioning and strategy for new programs, pilot projects, new geographical areas of interventions
-Support the management and/or the coordinators in meetings and field visits with Donors, UN Agencies, other NGOs, sector working groups etc. when requested.
Objective 4: To contribute to coordination and information
-Collect top-line updates from all program managers regarding the status of the implementation (activity-, procurement-, and budget-wise) in the area-based projects and share the information in a compact way to the DCDs and CD upon request
-provide timely support to the program managers based in the field offices to troubleshoot problems that can slow down the implementation in the base.
-Support with representation tasks in Damascus with SARC and line ministries for the facilitation of the implementation of the programs upon requests
Qualifications
-University Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., social sciences, economics, international development, or any related field)
-Solid knowledge and experience of Project Cycle Management and strategic planning - compulsory
-Technical knowledge of implementing emergency and early recovery interventions - compulsory
-Proven knowledge and experience in proposal and report writing (preferably for ECHO, OFDA, SIDA, GAC, OCHA, AECID, UNICEF) – compulsory
-3 years of professional experience and leadership in management and coordination of humanitarian programs, operations and team, including at country senior management level
-2 years of direct experience in implementing emergency and/or early recovery responses (principles, standards and coordination), monitoring and evaluation of projects, and grants management
-2 years of direct experience leading assessments, project design and proposal writing, including budget development
-Proven experience in negotiating and advocating with authorities and donors in a post-conflict context with a strong respect of local culture and tradition
-Solid knowledge and experience of Project Cycle Management and strategic planning - compulsory
-Technical knowledge of implementing emergency and early recovery interventions - compulsory
-Proven knowledge and experience in proposal and report writing (preferably for ECHO, OFDA, SIDA, GAC, OCHA, AECID, UNICEF) – compulsory
-3 years of professional experience and leadership in management and coordination of humanitarian programs, operations and team, including at country senior management level
-2 years of direct experience in implementing emergency and/or early recovery responses (principles, standards and coordination), monitoring and evaluation of projects, and grants management
-2 years of direct experience leading assessments, project design and proposal writing, including budget development
-Proven experience in negotiating and advocating with authorities and donors in a post-conflict context with a strong respect of local culture and tradition
Specific Vacancy Requirements
-Proven experience in working in complex emergency setting, involving conflict and internal displacement
-Prior work experience in INGOs in similar positions
-Experience and/or technical knowledge of AAH sectors of intervention (WASH, Nut & Health, FSL, Shelter, Education)
-Gender mainstreaming and minimum standards in humanitarian sector
-Protection mainstreaming and minimum standards in humanitarian sector
-Accountability to Affected Populations Operational Framework
Knowledge of HNO-HRP process and humanitarian transformative agenda
-Knowledge of emergency standards including SPHERE
-Arabic (compulsory) and English (compulsory working language, fluent spoken, read and written)
-High level of MS office applications (Word/Excel, power point);
Use of statistics and GIS programs Position requires extensive field visits between project areas is an advantage
-Prior work experience in INGOs in similar positions
-Experience and/or technical knowledge of AAH sectors of intervention (WASH, Nut & Health, FSL, Shelter, Education)
-Gender mainstreaming and minimum standards in humanitarian sector
-Protection mainstreaming and minimum standards in humanitarian sector
-Accountability to Affected Populations Operational Framework
Knowledge of HNO-HRP process and humanitarian transformative agenda
-Knowledge of emergency standards including SPHERE
-Arabic (compulsory) and English (compulsory working language, fluent spoken, read and written)
-High level of MS office applications (Word/Excel, power point);
Use of statistics and GIS programs Position requires extensive field visits between project areas is an advantage
Salary and Benefits
Contract period: 6 months renewable base on Action Against Hunger fund and performance.
Salary/benefits: According to Action Against Hunger's salary scale and terms and conditions.
Duty station: Damascus
- Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.
- Due to the high-number of application received, only potential applicants will be contacted.
-Applications will be assessed and vacancy might be closed before the end of the announcement as per qualifications availability.
- The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented
Salary/benefits: According to Action Against Hunger's salary scale and terms and conditions.
Duty station: Damascus
- Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.
- Due to the high-number of application received, only potential applicants will be contacted.
-Applications will be assessed and vacancy might be closed before the end of the announcement as per qualifications availability.
- The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented
About us
An international Non-governmental, Neutral and independent Humanitarian Organization, which combat to deliver humanitarian assistance in the crises areas all over the world.
It has been working in Syria since 2009 with the Iraqi refugees and then in 2012 with the Syrian population affected by the current crises in the country.
It has been working in Syria since 2009 with the Iraqi refugees and then in 2012 with the Syrian population affected by the current crises in the country.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Aug 30, 2022
Expiry Date
Sep 29, 2022
CV Language
English