Job ID
41773
Job Title
AREA PROGRAM MANAGER
To work for
Oxfam Syria
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
1.Representation:
Represent Oxfam with relevant stakeholders Government officials, Donor Officials, UN agencies and other NGO staff at Governorate level in relation to programmes in the Northern Hub
Develop and maintain new relationships with partner organisations to further Oxfam’s aim.
Ensure the adequate inclusion and capacity development of implementing partners towards the independent execution of program activities.
2.Leading Program Delivery and implementation including new project development:
Under line management of the Area Manager, supervise the sector Team Leads (WASH, Food and Economic Security, MEAL, Gender and Protection) based in the Northern Hub
Ensure close coordination between the sector Team Leads in the Northern Hub with their matrix managers (sector advisors) based in the Damascus (Country) office
Liaising with the Funding and Finance Teams, manage the donor contracts assigned to you - ensure effective implementation, financial management and donor communication in each program area. Coordinate and finalise Donor reporting for Donor contracts under your management
Ensure that each sector team has workplans and supply plans to ensure effective program delivery.
-Establish an effective monitoring system to ensure programs are delivered and impact and learning is recorded.
-Take required action to ensure timely implementation of activities when required.
-Ensure all activities are sensitive to community needs and gender issues, promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work.
-Provide evidence and analysis for the development and implementation of current and future Oxfam programming (eg through managing quality Needs Assessments)
-Update monthly Planning and Forecasting tool
3.Budget Monitoring:
-Work with the Team Leads in updating the budget forecasts and spending.
-Review monthly financial reports and flag any discrepancies and potential savings.
-Ensure that expenditures are charged under correct budget lines using correct budget codes to avoid recharging.
4.Planning and Reporting:
-Together with the Team Leaders, update workplans as basis in monitoring the progress of implementation.
-Work closely with the MEAL Team in the conduct of monitoring activities and learning reviews.
-Lead ongoing monitoring and needs assessments and provide clear analysis of the humanitarian situation and of the Oxfam response ongoing and proposed. This will include strong consideration of gender and protection issues.
-Review and consolidate Programme reports submitted by the Programme Teams for donor reporting, and external or internal reporting.
5.Risk Management:
-Ensure staff understand and adhere to Oxfam Code of conduct and all policies governing appropriate behaviour and conduct (Child protection, Exploitation & Abuse).
-Actively implement Oxfam GB’s diversity policies in the recruitment and employment of staff.
-Maintain contact with authorities and ensure that Oxfam complies with relevant legislation
-Ensure all programs are compliant with legal, Oxfam and Donor regulations.
Represent Oxfam with relevant stakeholders Government officials, Donor Officials, UN agencies and other NGO staff at Governorate level in relation to programmes in the Northern Hub
Develop and maintain new relationships with partner organisations to further Oxfam’s aim.
Ensure the adequate inclusion and capacity development of implementing partners towards the independent execution of program activities.
2.Leading Program Delivery and implementation including new project development:
Under line management of the Area Manager, supervise the sector Team Leads (WASH, Food and Economic Security, MEAL, Gender and Protection) based in the Northern Hub
Ensure close coordination between the sector Team Leads in the Northern Hub with their matrix managers (sector advisors) based in the Damascus (Country) office
Liaising with the Funding and Finance Teams, manage the donor contracts assigned to you - ensure effective implementation, financial management and donor communication in each program area. Coordinate and finalise Donor reporting for Donor contracts under your management
Ensure that each sector team has workplans and supply plans to ensure effective program delivery.
-Establish an effective monitoring system to ensure programs are delivered and impact and learning is recorded.
-Take required action to ensure timely implementation of activities when required.
-Ensure all activities are sensitive to community needs and gender issues, promote the full and equal participation of women in all aspects of the work.
-Provide evidence and analysis for the development and implementation of current and future Oxfam programming (eg through managing quality Needs Assessments)
-Update monthly Planning and Forecasting tool
3.Budget Monitoring:
-Work with the Team Leads in updating the budget forecasts and spending.
-Review monthly financial reports and flag any discrepancies and potential savings.
-Ensure that expenditures are charged under correct budget lines using correct budget codes to avoid recharging.
4.Planning and Reporting:
-Together with the Team Leaders, update workplans as basis in monitoring the progress of implementation.
-Work closely with the MEAL Team in the conduct of monitoring activities and learning reviews.
-Lead ongoing monitoring and needs assessments and provide clear analysis of the humanitarian situation and of the Oxfam response ongoing and proposed. This will include strong consideration of gender and protection issues.
-Review and consolidate Programme reports submitted by the Programme Teams for donor reporting, and external or internal reporting.
5.Risk Management:
-Ensure staff understand and adhere to Oxfam Code of conduct and all policies governing appropriate behaviour and conduct (Child protection, Exploitation & Abuse).
-Actively implement Oxfam GB’s diversity policies in the recruitment and employment of staff.
-Maintain contact with authorities and ensure that Oxfam complies with relevant legislation
-Ensure all programs are compliant with legal, Oxfam and Donor regulations.
Qualifications
-Graduate Degree from a recognized University/college in international development, economics,
management or any other related area and/or demonstrable experience at this level of program
management.
-Experience managing multi-sector humanitarian projects (WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods, Gender
and Protection), preferably in Oxfam’s areas of expertise, or similar organizations
-Relevant experience of 5+ years, including budgeting, planning, monitoring and program cycle
management, preferably in an international NGO out of which at least 3 years should be
supervisory/managerial experience
-Proven program and project management skills including planning, monitoring, evaluation, budgeting,
proposal development and report preparation, particularly in complex emergency environments
-Experience of using accountability practices and standards through the project life cycle.
-Strong skills and experience in capacity-building of staff and partners, including coaching
-Commitment to humanitarian principles, humanitarian standards and accountability initiatives,
including Sphere, People in Aid, NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, etc
-Demonstrable knowledge of gender, wash, protection and livelihoods approaches in emergency and recovery and the integration of these throughout life of project
-Demonstrated experience in staff management at different levels.
-Excellent communicator with strong written, verbal and reporting skills, diplomacy and tact
-Adaptable in approach to work with a willingness to work under pressure in a demanding environment
-Initiative and motivation to work independently and develop solutions to problems. Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems
management or any other related area and/or demonstrable experience at this level of program
management.
-Experience managing multi-sector humanitarian projects (WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods, Gender
and Protection), preferably in Oxfam’s areas of expertise, or similar organizations
-Relevant experience of 5+ years, including budgeting, planning, monitoring and program cycle
management, preferably in an international NGO out of which at least 3 years should be
supervisory/managerial experience
-Proven program and project management skills including planning, monitoring, evaluation, budgeting,
proposal development and report preparation, particularly in complex emergency environments
-Experience of using accountability practices and standards through the project life cycle.
-Strong skills and experience in capacity-building of staff and partners, including coaching
-Commitment to humanitarian principles, humanitarian standards and accountability initiatives,
including Sphere, People in Aid, NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, etc
-Demonstrable knowledge of gender, wash, protection and livelihoods approaches in emergency and recovery and the integration of these throughout life of project
-Demonstrated experience in staff management at different levels.
-Excellent communicator with strong written, verbal and reporting skills, diplomacy and tact
-Adaptable in approach to work with a willingness to work under pressure in a demanding environment
-Initiative and motivation to work independently and develop solutions to problems. Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems
Specific Vacancy Requirements
this vacancy for two weeks, and the last day of announcement will be 09 Jan 2025.
Salary and Benefits
As per Oxfam GB salary 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
Dec 27, 2024
Expiry Date
Jan 11, 2025
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CV Language
English
