Title: Livelihoods Project Manager
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TEAM/PROGRAMME: Protection Program –Livelihoods team
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LOCATION: Cairo
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GRADE: 2
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POST TYPE: 31st July 2017, with high probability of extension based on fund availability
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Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access with children or young people
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ROLE PURPOSE:
This position will lead and oversee SCI’s livelihoods projects’ planning, monitoring and budgeting. The Project Manager is expected to fulfil the agency’s responsibilities to all stakeholders. This position holder is responsible for managing and support technically of the project wage employment and the microbusiness tracks. S/he will also be responsible for regular development of project with the team participation, as well as promoting accountability with in the project activities. S/he will be responsible to manage the available resources to move the project forward. S/he will manage the project in coordination with local organizations, government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs network, civil society and private sector where SCI operates or plans to operate the project. S/he will coordinate with the program quality team, monitoring and evaluation team and support services to ensure effective, timely project implementation.
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SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Programme Manager
Staff directly reporting to this post: Livelihoods Officers (4 Staff)
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KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Project Implementation:
- Lead and oversee the implementation of SCI’s livelihoods refugee project ensuring high quality deliverables are developed and implemented and fulfil our obligations to stakeholders at all levels;
- Supervise the Project Officers and other field staff members; ensure synergy amongst the sectors and that delivery is cost effective and integrated;
- Ensure that project operates as per the work plans, budget, timeline and M&E system as designed;
- Conduct regular field visits to supervise the project activities;
- Support development of project design and implementation to ensure the project achieves concrete, measurable livelihoods results that lead to positive changes in the lives of the beneficiaries;
- Monitor timely and effectively programme implementation and expenditures of the project on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis and ensure developing timely and quarterly technical and financial reports as per the project donor’s requirements;
- Ensure that project activities are implemented in line with SCI’s policies and procedures, and adhering to donor requirements and guidelines;
- Ensure Child Safeguarding standards are understood and met in liaison with the Child Safeguarding focal point;
- Maintain close communication and coordination with other project managers and programme team;
Reporting and documentation
- Compile concise quantitative and qualitative reports on a monthly basis, case studies, etc. and the final report;
- Collaborate actively with the Programme Quality (PDQ) and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) teams; solicit advice and feedback and work with the teams during project design, and MEAL planning.
Budgeting
- Manage the budget and all expenditures; prepare financial plans directly linked to work plans
- Prepare and regularly update budget for the entire grant period;
- Ensure the timely and efficient spending of the project funds per the approved plans and keep up-to-date records of project expenses;
- Ensure that projects follow donor and Save the Children’s budget utilization guidelines.
Partnerships/Networks
- Develop and foster relationships with partners, government authorities, private sector and other actors to ensure continued support for SCI programmes and enlist their support and assistance in working toward achieving sustainable and replicable program models;
- Responsible for engaging partners in strategy planning and building their capacity for innovation;
- Advocate that other service providers and organizations act in best interest of livelihoods beneficiary.
OTHER RESPONSABILITIES:
- Participate in strategic planning, meetings and events;
- Facilitate and arrange for events and visits to the program.
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SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in development related fields;
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in development/humanitarian aid.
- Previous experience in livelihoods projects for youth
- Proven history of project management including program design, budgeting, implementation and monitoring and evaluation administration
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Leadership Experience within development context
- Enough experience in capacity development of governmental and nongovernmental partners
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation;
- Comfortable with high levels of ambiguity and able to take decisions independently in fluid context;
- Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written) is required;
- Experience with refugee/marginalized communities;
- Commitment to SCI’s values and Child Safeguarding policy.
Desirable
- Master’s degree is desirable
- Strong knowledge of livelihoods programming for refugees is desirable
- Familiar with African refugee context in Egypt and associated political/cultural sensitivities
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Date of issue: March 2017 Author : Heba El Azzazy
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