Program Manager

The Program Manager will oversee all project activities and be the main contact point for partners, donors and field staff:

Program Management

• Ensure project activities comply with the policies and regulations of the donor organization.
• Oversee the development and execution of project deliverables, lead project planning, budgeting, action plans and monitoring processes.
• Lead and motivate the project team and monitor project activities and project expenditure and coordinate work with consultants and volunteers in the project
• Responsible for submitting activity reports, meeting minutes and financial reports on regular basis to the management, partners and donors.
• Employ resourcefulness in project implementation and monitoring. Trouble shoot project problems. Identify and implement creative solutions.
• Ensures close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results as specified in grant agreements.

Representation and Coordination

• Ensure program results and outcomes are communicated to relevant audiences, including donors, beneficiaries and partners
• Represent Dawlaty at relevant coordination meetings
• Participate in the development and maintenance of working relationships and coordinate with relevant international and local organizations.
• Examine and pursue funding opportunities from donors and partners, in coordination with senior management (including developing and submitting concept papers, proposals, etc)

Support to Management of Organization

• Participate in development of organizational strategy
• Participate in overall management of the office and organization

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years experience in project implementation, preferably in NGO environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of Syrian context  and experience with Syrian civil society necessary
• Experience in research and advocacy strongly preferred
• Experience in coordination, joint-programming preferred