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Intersos – Project Manager in Education – Iraqi Kurdistan

Data: 10/06/2015

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Project Manager in Education – Iraqi Kurdistan

Education Project Manager
Duty station:
Erbil, (Iraqi Kurdistan) with frequent field visits to Dohuk.
Starting Date: 1st of July.
Duration: 3 months.

Role, task and responsibilities
The position is aimed at ensuring the prompt and effective management of all activities to achieve the project objectives and expected results as well as the correct and proper management of all related administrative and financial aspects. Specifically the Project Manager is responsible to:

Programme:
• Prepare, manage and regularly update the project activities work plan and related financial plan, ensuring timely and quality implementation in compliance with the defined project strategy, as well as INTERSOS and donor guidelines;
• Coordinate with the administration and logistic staffs to procure all supplies and materials required to implement the project activities, ensuring cost efficiency and accountability in compliance with INTERSOS and donor regulations and procedures;
• Undertake daily field visits to provide technical guidance and supervision, as well as regularly monitor the progress of the project activities;
• Elaborate, manage and monitor general and monthly planning of project activities while updating the data entered into the PAT, as well as related financial and procurement planning on the basis of available donor funds;
• Prepare the project narrative and financial reports, according to INTERSOS and donor requirements;
• Develop the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms necessary to guarantee quality and effectiveness of intervention;
• Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the project activities and the needs of the target populations in the project areas, gathering relevant data, periodically updating the situation analysis and informing the program accordingly;
• Work closely with the Head of Mission and the Country Finance Officer to prepare, discuss with the donor and finalize the project no-cost extension and next phase;
• Work closely with the colleagues to ensure the integration of the project activities with other sectors projects;
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of the mission strategy and program in reference to the Education Sector providing inputs and recommendations for new and ongoing interventions in the Country.

Human resources:
• Complete the recruitment and selection of the project national staff (Team Leader, Social Workers, Community Mobilizers and Volunteers to be identified among the target population);
• Train, coordinate and supervise the project national staff and evaluate their performance;
Identify among the project national staff the capacity to replicate the training received and involve them in the development of the capacity building program.

Working relationships:
• Establish and maintain regular and collaborative relations with relevant donor officers, local authorities including the representatives of the Ministry of Education at governorate and national level, project stakeholders and other organizations working in the project areas;
• Proactively participate in Education Cluster meetings, as well as relevant inter-sectorial coordination meetings, at governorate and national level.

Job requirements
• University Degree preferably post graduate degree in a relevant field of study (Education / Pedagogy or Management, Social Sciences, Education, International Development etc.). Academic and professional background in Refugees/IDPs/returnees dynamics preferably;
• At least 3 years of professional work experience in management of large-scale projects in the humanitarian and/or private sector, including at least 1 year in emergency settings, in the field of EiE;
• Experience working with and coordinating with donors including UN (UNHCR, UNICEF, etc.) and in particular knowledge of UNICEF guidelines and priorities;
• Experience with participatory teaching, Youth Education and vocational skills training is essential;
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Support and Child Protection basic concepts;
• Demonstrated experience in HR management, particularly in a multi-cultural environment;
• Demonstrated skills and experience working within INGO finance, security and operational frameworks;
• Mastery of IT tools (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.);
• Proficient knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.


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