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Project Manager (FGM/C)Somali nationals only

Posted in March 22, 2017

ActionAid

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Somaliland

Description :

Organization: ActionAid
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 02 Apr 2017

Role Overview: The Project Manager will provide strategic overview for the project by overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of all project activities to ensure project targets and milestones are reached. The Project Manager will effectively supervise, guide and coach project staff and build strong relationships with partners, relevant line ministries, religious leaders and agencies. The Project Manager will work closely with ActionAid UK to ensure the project is implemented in compliance with donor rules and that reporting requirements are met.

Project Background: Empowering communities to collectively abandon FGM/C is a project being implemented by ActionAid Somaliland (AAIS), WAAPO and SOWDA in 35 communities in Marooda-Jeex and Togdheer, Somaliland. The project has four interlinked components: supporting women, girls, boys and men to discuss the human rights and health impacts of FGM/C; working with religious and political leaders to make a strong commitment to zero tolerance, working with government at national level to put a legislative and policy framework in place; and with wider civil society to strengthen national efforts to end the practice. The project is currently in its second year.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Project Management

  • Oversee project cycle management (planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).
  • Ensure that the project is integrated into the overall ActionAid Somaliland program framework
  • Support the project officers of the partner organisations to deepen relationship with the target right holders and their institutions, CSOs and duty bearers in the project areas through frequent discussions and organised capacity building programmes.
  • Take the lead in developing accurate plans and budgets in suitable formats, and ensure proper documentation of the project and in line with the donor’s requirement
  • With the support of the Women’s rights coordinator & Head of Policy and Programs, ensure that the project is delivered according to the plan, and resolve obstacles to deliver through linking the project and partners to appropriate internal and external support mechanisms
  • Represent ActionAid at national level stakeholder coordination meetings

Coordination and representation

  • Coordinate with other implementing agencies doing or have done similar interventions in the women’s rights sector
  • Spearhead communication and coordination mechanisms and procedures amongst the concerned stakeholders
  • Coordinate with the two partner organizations in the planning, execution and reporting of the project milestones

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

  • Work with AAIS’ MEAL Coordinator and the project M&E Officer to set up monitoring systems in line with ActionAid Somaliland systems to develop appropriate benchmarks and to measure project indicators
  • In collaboration with the M&E Officer and MEAL Coordinator, ensure that the project’s monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy is implemented, bringing in support of the AAUK M&E Manager where appropriate
  • Participate in PRRPs (Participatory reviews and Reflections) with the project stakeholders.
  • Carry out regular supervision and monitoring to the project areas.
  • Ensure proper documentation of the processes and outcomes of the FGM policy work, community attitude and practice.
  • Responsible for project quality assurance.
  • Take the lead in participatory reviews and reflections regularly in the project.
  • Maintain a comprehensive schedule of all reporting requirements necessary for the project
  • Produce regular and quality reports for the project stakeholders.
  • Effectively manage phase out and project closure process

Financial Management

  • In collaboration with AAIS finance unit and local partners, provide financial oversight and develop annual budgets, track expenditure and prepare financial reports
  • Ensure project expenditure is in line with the budget and any underspends/overspends are raised with SMT (Senior Management Team and PAT (Project Accountability Team)
  • Promote zero tolerance on fraud and misappropriation of project related and ActionAid Somaliland resources

Donor Compliance and grant management

  • Responsible for the quality check of the partners reports and work with them to strengthen quality reporting
  • Produce quality and timely narrative and financial reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) in accordance with AAIS and donor requirements
  • Ensure that the project expenditure is in line with the budget plan and other donor requirements and in compliance with donor requirements.
  • Provide management analysis of the progress and financial reports to the PAT.

Project HR and partner capacity building

  • Line manage Project Officers and provide technical support to ensure they have the skills and resources to implement the project
  • Oversee the implementation of partner capacity building plans to strengthen their capacity in financial management, governance, monitoring and evaluation and strategic planning, reviewing progress and adapting plans as appropriate

  • Foster relationships with relevant ActionAid International teams to leverage internal resources and opportunities to build partner capacity

  • Manage project resources, including finance, people and equipment’s.
  • Conduct relevant trainings to project staff and the partners, including in ActionAid participatory methodologies i.e. Reflection-Action.

Policy and Advocacy

  • Support partners in the implementation of the national policy components in the project, and champion the support from the project staff and partners
  • Attend consultative meetings, with relevant coalitions / networks / platforms / government line ministries and other relevant stakeholders
  • Foster alliance building and solidarity in the pursuit of FGM/C abandonment in Somaliland
  • Provide technical support to the project staff and partners in advocacy work and identifying national policy level gaps.

Knowledge management and learning

  • Ensure that project data and findings are used in partner meetings, project reporting and midterm reviews to consolidate learning and revise project design
  • Ensure that the data and findings of project studies are used to inform policy work and influence decision makers on FGM/C abandonment.
  • Ensure that effective and regular cross-learning mechanisms are in place between partners, NAFIS network and other relevant stakeholders
  • Facilitate exposure visits to the countries where FGM/C has been tackled effectively for learning
  • Share learning and best practices on FGM/C abandonment with Women’s rights Communities of Practice and beyond
  • Develop a knowledge management system and environment for the staff and partners.

Person Specification

Education & Experience

  • Master degree in Community Development, Social Sciences or any relevant field. Minimum of five years previous work-related experience with at least three years’ experience managing related projects/programs
  • Minimum three years of progressive experience on women’s rights, FGM and Gender Based Violence projects/programs
  • Previous experience of developing, planning, managing and reporting on institutional donor-funded projects

Essential knowledge and skills

  • Familiarity with the context of the country as it affects projects
  • Knowledge on project management cycle
  • Must possess analytical skills in public policy and laws relevant to the project and have a quality understanding of social mobilization and community empowerment principles.
  • Knowledge of MS Office suites.
  • Effective time management, conflict management and negotiation skills
  • Risk Orientation
  • Capacity building and training skills
  • High level of proficiency in English and Somali
  • Fundraising and lobbying skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, Gender sensitivity, Child sensitivity.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

  • Knowledge of Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA)

How to apply :

All interested candidates should submit applications, including cover letter and CV in one (1) Microsoft Word or Pdf. document, addressed to the HR, ActionAid Somaliland Country Program, via email to admin.somaliland@actionaid.org mail subject line should read “Project Manager”.

Deadline for submission of applications is 2nd April, 2017 at 4.00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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