Project Manager (Maternity Cover)

Responsibilities:

Create a detailed work plan (including budget) which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project in a timely and efficient manner.

Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.

Review the project schedule with senior management and all other concerned staff involved in the project activities, and revise the schedules as required.

Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.

Support the Monitoring and Evaluation coordinator and Head of Programs in developing a MEAL framework, in addition to all other MEAL tools required for the effective implementation of the project including measurable indicators.

Implement the project.

Execute the project according to the project plan with direct coordination with the project team and Head of programs.

Develop forms and records to document project activities as per the donor’s requirement.

Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.

Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including project staff in the organization on the progress of the project.

Review the quality of the work completed with the project support team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.

Ensure the project implementation is in compliance with all donor's/partners' procedures and regulations.

Ensure coordination with project staff and RDFL members.

Providing technical advice on GBV case management and psychosocial support and overseeing the implementation of activities.

Monitoring, evaluation and drawing learning of the project.

Monitor the progress of the project against set indicators in a timely manner.

Contribute to periodic projects as well as learning reviews and ensure proper documentation.

Monitor any potential risks, by developing a risk-management plan to avoid any delay or challenges that might affect the effectiveness of the project implementation.

Capture learning and document the work of successful stories, to ensure that the projects’ inputs are producing positive results in the lives of women.

Write reports on the project for management and for donors.

Facilitate learning and linkages among local staff and partner organizations.

Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date.

Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality, Supervise and coordinate the production of project outputs to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost as outlined in the project document.

Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.

Carry out regular field visits to the centers.

Provide action plan and Reporting.

Provide RDFL with the Action Plan: the action plan that the expert is required to submit to RDFL entailing 1) an assessment of the project requirements, 2) detailed procedures and measures to adopt with accurate cost assessment, 3) a detailed timeline for the Project Implementation.

Develop and execute the Action Plan for the Project under the supervision of RDFL following RDFL Approval.

Prepare monthly Reports for the RDFL on the progress of the Project as required by RDFL.

Prepare periodic and final reports for the project.

Compile all Project related documents in a thematic manner as required by RDFL.

Collaborate with other local resources referred to by RDFL for the implementation of the Project.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of experience (NGO is a must)
• University degree in social science or related discipline, including gender and development;
• Proven track record of working in a similar capacity with the nation and/or international NGOs in the region
• Knowledge of gender and gender equality
• Experience in field coordination, monitoring and follow-up;
• Experience in event management and coordination;
• Highly skilled in report writing in both languages (Arabic and English)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic including demonstrable ability to work with others and as part of a team;
• Strong writing, presentation and reporting skills
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage including word, excel, PowerPoint, and social media;
• Good organizational skills;