Project Manager

Job Description

Note: This job description is for informational purposes only and is not intended for applications or applying.

SUMMARY:

The Project Manager will oversee and manage the entire project responsibilities including the coordination and completion of project activities on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects including financial and program planning and reporting. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project.

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following:

• Manage the overall delivery of the project interventions in the targeted areas. 
• Provide leadership in planning, project start-up, project implementation, and development of quality control systems.
• Develop project implementation plans, recruitment plans, procurement plan, reporting mechanisms and training plan using the project-monitoring tool.
• Lead and determine the operational needs of the project interventions.
• In coordination with programs team determine the training needs of staff and organize capacity building as needed
• Exercise overall responsibility for financial management of the project, track budget and ensure that all activities and expenditure are conducted within budget allocations and manages project activities according to the scope of the grant and budget.
• Ensures adequate budget performance and proper burn-rate in accordance with the approved implementation plans.
• In coordination with security staff and advisors, ensure day-to-day compliance with the security plan and procedures, and lead on the monitoring and assessment of risks to staff, partners and other stakeholders and travel to the field when the security situation allows.
• Works with the MEAL and Programs departments to implement monitoring and evaluation plans for the project and facilitate monitoring and review of the project with staff to assess outcomes and capture lessons learned.
• Works with the MEAL, Reporting and Program personnel to implement and maintain prescribed reporting systems to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes and ensure accurate and timely data collection at the field level.
• Ensures the compilation of data for weekly, bi-weekly reports and quarterly reports with the MEAL and Programs is done adequately and correctly.
• Contribute to production of proposals for new projects.
• Regularly update programs team and supervisor on progression of project as per protocol.
• Liaise closely with local authorities, donor and partner agencies to ensure project compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies’ efforts.
• Provide technical guidance on the overall strategy for project design and management
• Ensure that all project activities and trainings are both in line with organization standards and ministry and local government requirements.
• Assist in conducting the market and contextual assessments before start of project implementation in order to define the modality of assistance.
• In coordination, lead beneficiaries Identification and selection process and ensure proper targeting of communities and beneficiaries as per the project selection criteria and design
• Work closely with MEAL to ensure activities are contributing towards project targets.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Completed university degree (Bachelors) in political and/or social science, international relations, public administration, law, economics, engineering, MIS or related fields.
• Relevant professional experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development or other related areas.
• Minimum 7 years of previous experience managing projects for INGOs.
• Minimum 1year experience managing projects cash transfer programming.
• Proven abilities in information analysis and strong English drafting abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills and ability to make sound judgment to ensure the effective and timely completion of complex tasks; ability to work under pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment; good knowledge of institutional mandates, politics and guidelines pertaining to humanitarian affairs and knowledge of the USAID rules and regulations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Ability to coordinate their work with others, work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
• Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, internal databases, internet, etc. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software would be an asset.
• Excellent spoken and written English and Arabic required.
• Computer skills: Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, internal databases, internet, etc. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software would be an asset.

ADRA’S VALUES:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles; our key values: