PROJECT MANAGER
INTERSOS
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Somalia
Description :
Organization: INTERSOS
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 08 Sep 2017
Position: Project Manager
Job site: Baidoa and Diinsor (Based in Baidoa with frequent travel to Diinsor)
Report to: Education Coordinator
Duration: 12 Months
Vacancy: 1 based in Baidoa
Selection criteria: The vacancy is open only for Somali Nationa**ls**
INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people affected by natural disasters and conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. In Somalia INTERSOS is active since 1992 responding to emergencies that involve IDPs and returnees populations as well as the host community. INTERSOS currently operates in Banadir, Bay, and Middle Shabelle and Mudug regions of Somalia.
Position overview:
The Project Manager is responsible for the management, implementation and supervision of the project “**Expanding access to quality education services for children in crises in Baidoa, and Diinsor Districts and enhancing community coping mechanisms and resilience to crises** ”. The PM will be responsible for all the aspects related to the project planning, implementation and monitoring and will be directly reporting to the Education Coordinator. Additionally, the PM will be responsible for ensuring timely and precise reporting .both internally and externally to the donor.
Main responsibilities:
Provide overall management and supervision of the timely implementation and reporting on all planned activities of the project.
· Ensure regular staff supervision, field visits and action-oriented feedback for monitoring and evaluation, adherence to accountability procedures and documentation, as well as technical guidelines and INTERSOS protection, data protection policy and procedures.
· Compile and write field level report bi weekly and monthly reports about the project progress to be shared with the Education Coordinator and Education cluster on timely basis.
· Directly responsible for liaison with the different stake holders and the authorities in the project implementation areas.
-Provide capacity building for staff, teachers and CEC members for effective administration of their roles and responsibilities
· Provide leadership, and support to the district level Education cluster meetings, and represent Intersos at the Ministry of Education and other related engagements on education .
· Ensure timely implementation and reporting of project activities internally and externally to the donor.
-Provide leadership in community mobilization and support.
-Manage the project Budgets
-Undertake any other related activity as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
· At least a degree or diploma in Education and a minimum of 3 years of working experience as Project Manager in education with an INGO in Somalia.
· Good experience and working knowledge of main donors in Somalia,
· Previous and proven experience in managing staff.
·Demonstrated experience in capacity building of staff/education /local institutions
Computer literate – Microsoft Word &Excel
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
· Excellent spoken and written English.
· Excellent reporting and writing skills.
· Availability to travel to Diinsor and to work extra hours.
How to apply :
Application process:
Send CV and cover letter to recruitment.somalia@intersos.org (CC: cop.somalia@intersos.org) with email heading “Project Manger-Education” or direct submission to INTERSOS Baidoa office by COB 8th September 2017.