مطلوب مدير/ة مشروع اعادة تأهيل للعمل لدى منظمة دولية

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Rehabilitation Project Manager (National / Expat position)

THE ORGANIZATION:

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI – Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Operational Coordinator, the Rehabilitation Project Manager will be fully responsible for the operational, technical, financial and administrative management of the project. He/she is appointed to and will be in priority accountable to the quality of actions. As the Technical Advisor position is being closed and will not be re-opened, it is expected from him/her to have good technical knowledge on the rehabilitation sector.

Location: Amman.

REPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility 1: Needs assessment and project design

Activities:

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of needs assessments;
• Participate in project design, including the financial, human resources, logistical and technical aspects required for proper project implementation;
• Propose project adaptations according to the evolving needs and context;
• Prepare the appendices, technical chapters, work plan and logical framework of project proposals;
• Participate to the development of new projects in the field of expertise.

Responsibility 2: Implementation and operational monitoring

Aim: Ensure the project is run according to HI and donor requirements and implemented in a timely manner against the defined objectives.

Activities:

• Plan and oversee the implementation of rehabilitation project both on-time and within the project strategy;
• Implement activities in compliance with the operational strategy, HI technical requirements, and donor criteria;
• In collaboration with the Regional Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator (RRTC), oversee the respect of the project’s technical specifications
• In collaboration with the RRTC ensure a good quality coordination between the Technical Officers in charge of partners’ capacity building
• Plan the rehabilitation activities with the Support Departments (finance, logistics), according to objectives;
• Propose and develop indicators for monitoring rehabilitation activities and context with the support of MEAL department;
• Use management, activity, results, and context monitoring tools to provide analysis of project and reporting – Organize the Program Quarterly Review;
• Provide guidance to the logistic for the purchase of materials specific to activities;
• Assess the relevance of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their appropriateness in light of changing circumstances and the needs of populations;
• Propose adjustments to project if necessary;
• Ensure the achievement of results of the project he/she is responsible for;
• Anticipate the difficulties associated with conducting activities and help solve problems related to project;
• Propose project changes according to the changing environment and indicators;
• In collaboration with the finance department, contribute to the development of project budgets, budget follow up and proposal budgets for the project part.

Responsibility 3: Capitalization of lessons learnt, experiences and approaches

Aim: Ensure that good practices under the project are identified, shared, and used for advocating towards vulnerable people inclusion.

Activities:

· Identify the good practices/ lessons learnt of the project;

· With the support of the MEAL department and the Regional Technical Unit, contribute to capitalization of pilot actions, lessons learnt and recommendation to future interventions;

· Prepare handover reports before the end of his/her employment contract and forward them to concerned parties in the mission;

· Develop tools for collecting information measuring the project impact in close collaboration with the MEAL department;

· Collect identified data and contribute to their analysis in close collaboration with the MEAL department;

· Organize dissemination among the project stakeholders and among national stakeholders (government, NGOs, donors).

Responsibility 4: Team management

Aim: Ensure that the necessary human resources are available and capable for results-driven project implementation.

Activities:

· Participate in validating recruitment for the personnel for the implementation of the project;

· With the human resources department, define the prerequisites for the project vacant positions and develop the job descriptions;

· Welcome and brief new employees working under his/her responsibility;

· Lead, manage and support the team under his/her responsibility;

· Ensure that performance appraisals are conducted and individual action plans are set for all members of the project team on an annual basis;

· Evaluate the performance of his/her direct reports and provide guidance as required;

· Assess the team needs for training and career development and identify adapted response in coordination with HR department and coordination team;

· Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings;

· Follow up upon the leave plan of project staff in collaboration with the HR department;

· Identify potential changes in members of his/her team(s) and provide feedback to the Operations Manager and HR manager;

· Make sure his/her team(s) follow the safety rules;

· Ensure that operational, financial, administrative & logistics procedures are respected by project staff.

Responsibility 5: Reporting / communications / representation

Activities:

· Write reports, amendment and annexes concerning his/her activities for donors;

· Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines;

· Maintain a local operational communication network and positive relations with the local/governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN and other international agencies in cooperation with Operations Coordinator and Country Manager;

· Participate to national and international seminars in the field of expertise and prepare contribution in collaboration with the Technical Adviser/RRTC;

· Participate to professional network at national level in the field of expertise of the project in collaboration with Rehabilitation Technical Adviser/RRTC;

· Assure HI’s representation in the meetings or forums related to project and rehabilitation in general;

· Represent HI on request and/or delegation.

· Draft the administrative documents to be signed (MoU, handover…) jointly with governmental authorities, communities or partners.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE will have:

· Experience in working with partners, civil society organizations or public authorities.

· Experience in providing coaching and mentoring on project management.

· Experience in managing capacity building programs.

· Solid understanding of project cycle management.

· Advanced writing capacities in English.

· Proven ability to work with partners, civil society organizations, public and private services providers and public authorities

· Ability to monitor progress against deadlines

· Knowledge of users centred approach and centre-based rehabilitation

· Technical rehabilitation knowledge.

· Ability to foresee risks, to identify priority activities and adjust them as required

· Knowledge of referrals mechanisms

· Ability to prepare and deliver training.

· Good computer skills.

· Proactive, solution maker, positive, constructive and dynamic personality.

· Excellent communication skills essential to ensure cohesion with the other project staff, national and international actors.

· Analytical and problem solving skills.

· Excellent team worker; ability to create dynamic and very positive working relations including at distance, with high level of mutual confidence and solidarity.

· Adaptability and flexibility.

· Willingness to be often on the field.

· High level of autonomy;

· Strong diplomatic skills;

· Strong organizational skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Master’s degree in development studies or management.

· At least 5 years’ experience in development field, among which at least 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager.

· Minimum of 5 years practical experience in managing staff.

· Minimum of 5 years technical experience in rehabilitation sector (PT).

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Initial contract will be for a period of one year renewable.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Basic salary range for the position **: From 1641 JOD to 2310 JOD based on experience**

Closing date: 16/07/2019**

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should include CV and motivation letter. Applications incomplete or received after the deadline will be disregarded.