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Job Title:   Project Manager
Category:   Project Management
Job For:   Alumni
Total Positions:   1
Job Location:   Bannu
Gender:   Both
Age:   20 to 45 years
Minimum Education:   Masters
Degree Title:   Master in Social Sciences or Development Studies
Career Level:   Department Head
Minimum Experience:   5 Years7 Years
Required Travel:   25%
Salary Range:   PKR 0 to 0 per Month
Apply By:   Aug 31, 2014
     
     
 
Job Description:

Key Results Areas:

Improved and effective delivery of humanitarian aid and emergency response (40%)

Identify and design new response project for the displaced people from NWA to fulfil their immediate needs. (20%)

Develop and maintain the coordination mechanism with concern stakeholders (20%)

Develop weekly and monthly reports for CO/HQ and donors agencies. (20%)

C-1: Assessment, Programme Design and Planning

Working in close liaison with EPRC and Humanitarian Head, ensure emergency assessments are executed and from them integrated emergency response; implementation and exit strategies are developed.

Assist Country Office in the development, revision and implementation of emergency plans and ensures these plans fall within the IRPs strategic dimensions of emergency response.

Coordinate the development of all project implementation plans and budgets within the framework of the agreed emergency response programme and strategy.

Assist and advise the Country Director and Humanitarian Head with securing donor funding for emergency projects;

To assist in program, scope of work strategy, region evacuation and re-entry plans continuity of operational plans, Field Operation Guide and Critical Facility Inventory plan.

Oversee project design and proposal preparations for institutional and public funding in accordance with the IRW practice.

C-2: Emergency Project Management and Implementation

Maintain ongoing surveillance of the developing humanitarian emergency situation and adjust activities accordingly;

To conduct effectively training, organization and emergency participation of staff and support Head of Programmes in effective emergency response;

Ensure with Quality Assurance Manager that adequate monitoring and reporting framework in place and quality standards are observed, followed and institutionalized at management, administration and operational levels;

Ensure that different sectoral activities are implemented in a coordinated and cohesive manner.

Ensure IRP activities are carried out in accordance with the Sphere Minimum Standards and Humanitarian Charter in disaster response

C-3: General Management and Leadership

Ensure IRP member and mission from IRW are fully briefed on all aspects of security, social and cultural norms and local conditions and behaviour;

Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with other NGOs, UN agencies, provincial and local government, bilateral and multilateral donors, and other principle stakeholders including the military where present;

Recommend changes to Quality Assurance Manager IRP team composition and functioning with Country Office and partners to maximise emergency programme quality and effectiveness.

Create the conditions to ensure effective teamwork and morale.

Ensure all IR Bannu personnel understand and carry out their duties in accordance with humanitarian principles, core values, IR International Code and SPHERE.

Conduct performance appraisals of IR Bannu staff and ensure regular feedback and mentoring on individual performance;

Ensure the Country Director, Humanitarian Head are kept informed about assessment progress, emergency response implementation and strategies, project plans, progress reports, and other significant developments.

C-4: Public Relations / Media

Support the PR/Media team in the development of constructive working relationships with media representatives to build international and public profile and ensure positive coverage and the timely provision of situation reports and fundraising material to IRW.

Ensure all information, publicity and fundraising material recognises and respects the dignity of disaster victims.

C-5: Safety and Security

Ensure all IR personnel understand individual and collective responsibilities for safety and security;

Liaise with the local Security Officer to ensure compliance with IR International Security Guidelines and their effective application in the local context;

Monitor the operational environment with respect to increased level of threat and advise the Country Office and IR Security Officer/Security Focal person.

Determine and install the appropriate communications means to meet operational and security requirements;

Keep the IRW staff members advised of changes and threats to the security of IR staff, assets and operations.

C-6: Administration

Ensure that administrative support functions are established and maintained in accordance with IR administrative policies and procedures;

Ensure compliance with all host country legal, contractual, labour and statutory requirements.

C-7: Financial Management and Planning

Ensure with the Finance Officer the establishment and maintenance of IRP financial management and accounting systems for all IRP assessment and response activities and assets.

Coordinate mobilisation of financial resources related to IRP activities.

C-8: Logistics

Ensure with the Logistics Officer the establishment and maintenance of a functional procurement and supply chain management system as per IR procurement guidelines.

Ensure with the Logistics Officer the timely and appropriate establishment of all logistics infrastructure (warehousing / transport / distribution) and associated operating / management /monitoring systems.


We are an equal opportunity employer, women and persons with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer, women and persons with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Skills:
Knowledge Qualities
•Minimum of 5 years humanitarian aid experience in complex and natural disasters
•Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, etc.
•High level of all aspects of managerial experience, including managing multi-donor budgets
•Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, multi national team under difficult circumstances
•The highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments and donors
•Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, civil military liaison and program management
•An Excellent understanding of the current Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies in Country.
•He or She must have experience of working for a Humanitarian Organization specifically in Emergency Preparedness in developing democracies.
Special Skills
•People Management Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and international staff and also able to work with disaster affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
•Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of IR. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
•Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to IR's core values and humanitarian principles.
•Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
•Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.
•Work style: Is well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills.
•Knowledge and application of Sphere Standards, Humanitarian Principles, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills and other guiding principles during interaction with Disaster affected communities.
•Fluency in English (oral and written) including excellent writing skills, however command over Pashto language is desirable.
•An understanding of and commitment to Islamic Relief’s mission and values

Personal Qualities
•Responsible
•Punctual
•Trustworthy
•Conflict handler
•Good Analytical skills

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