Program Manager Syria

The Program Manager will be responsible for:

• Developing programmes in line with Dorcas policies, Dorcas Annual Plan and with an eye on funding possibilities;
• Managing and monitoring  high quality implementation of humanitarian and early recovery projects;
• Providing leadership through managing, capacitating and coaching of  the local staff and partner organizations in project implementation;

• Designing budgets and monitoring expenses of the projects implemented by Dorcas and its local partners;
• Supporting logistic, financial and administrative project affairs;
• Developing new projects and proposals for institutional donors;
• Timely submission of internal reports and reports to institutional donors according to their requirements;

• Providing technical advice and support to field staff and partner organisations;
• Contributing to strategy and policy developments;
• Program staff recruitment;
• Representing Dorcas at relevant cluster meetings;
• Networking with relevant donors, government institutions and other stakeholders; 

Job Requirements:

• MA/Msc degree preferably related to Health or Livelihoods. Candidates with a BSc degree that have extensive relevant experience are also invited to apply;
• At least 5 years relevant field experience and at least 3 years program management experience;
• Experience working in Syria or in fragile/conflict-prone contexts is a pre;
• Experience with the UN coordination system;
• Expert in humanitarian and early recovery programming;
• Settled character with ability to cope with stressful, delicate and possibly unstable situations;
• Proactive attitude, flexible personality, strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Experience in working with partner organisations;
• Experience with raising funds and managing projects funded by Institutional Donors;
• Experience in writing proposals, capable to pursuit, set goals and to achieve them;
• Fluent command of English and Arabic;
• Adherence to the mission and vision of Dorcas.

We offer:

• A suitable salary and good secondary employment conditions;
• Become part of an international and dynamic team;