Project Manager

JOB TITLE: Project Manager

LOCATION: Northeast Syria

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months

About IPV:

IPV is short for Innovative and Powerful Vision (IPV), which originated in Syria in 2016. Beginning as a group of activists, IPV emerged in response to the community’s needs and has been active in Northeast Syria. IPV is a non-profit organization licensed in France, ERBIL, and Northeast Syria (NES). Our work encompasses the Education, Health & Nutrition, Protection, FSL and Early Recovery. We employ integrated approaches to address immediate humanitarian needs and develop the capacity of individuals through our humanitarian programs.

KEY AREAS OF Responsibility:

Main Tasks:

1. Ensure timely and effective completion of tasks.
2. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.
3. Promptly provide all relevant information to the Line Manager.
4. Properly archive all entrusted and acquired documents.
5. Adhere to the IPV Code of Conduct, internal working rules, safety and security protocols, and all other obligatory procedures and regulations related to their work.

Project Management:

1. Oversee Education & livelihood project implementation, ensuring technical requirements and quality standards are met.
2. Organize project kick-off and close-out meetings, ensuring the team’s work plan stays on track.
3. Ensure proper resourcing to achieve project objectives and anticipate/mitigate risks and delays.
4. Lead in writing internal and external reports for IPV management and stakeholders.
5. Collaborate with the MEAL Department to monitor and evaluate project outputs and outcomes, supporting assessment preparation.
6. Ensure compliance with donor and IPV policies, procedures, and regulations throughout the project cycle, and meet contractual obligations for deliverables.

Capacity Building

1. Ensure project staff are adequately trained in tracking expenditures and work with the project team to maximize cost efficiency.
2. Strengthen the team’s capacity to implement and report on agreed management and monitoring procedures, identify priority areas for capacity building, and provide technical guidance, training, and support.
3. Line manages the project staff/team to ensure effective and efficient program implementation, partnership relationships, and operational systems.
4. Hold regular coordination meetings with key team members and regular meetings with SMT to discuss issues, ensure strong communication, and foster mutual learning.
5. Contribute to team capacity development and set up training plans to enhance technical skills, ensuring regular performance appraisal and career management.
6. Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics, managing interpersonal conflicts effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduate degree in business administration or relevant work experience.
2. At least 5 years of experience in planning and managing humanitarian projects , with at least two years in Education , Protection , Livelihood management or similar role.
3. Experience in skills development and support to On-the-Job Trainings, including early recovery or rural development projects within an NGO context.
4. Excellent communication skills, highly organized, result-oriented, responsible, and reliable.
5. Ability to work under pressure with a proactive and independent working style.
6. Strong understanding of community participation with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
7. Proven ability to effectively lead team members.
8. Proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, and presenting in Arabic and English; Kurdish is recommended.

Note: IPV is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

IPV is committed to the safeguarding and safety of children, young people, and adults, and we expect all staff to adhere to PSEA and child protection policies.

The application deadline is 17-06-2024