Project Manager

GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Operations Manager based in Erbil, the Project Manager contributes to the implementation of the mandate and HI strategy in Iraq. He/she is in charge of implementing the project(s) under his/her responsibility. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the country by means of a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. With all HI managers, he/she shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organization.

RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS DECRIPTION:

Project Manager will be responsible for overall management of activities under the project aiming to support populations affected by Explosive Ordnance (EO) through a comprehensive approach including Clearance, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE). In particular activities will include: provision of direct EORE sessions through community liaison and supported by mass media campaign; training and capacity building for Community Focal Points to enable provision of EORE among communities; strengthening school capacities for risk management especially those posed by EO through trainings for teachers and school management, EORE sessions for parents and pupils, collaborative work for development of Information Education and Communication materials; collaboration with local communities to implement projects supporting and promoting safer behaviors as well as disability inclusion training and coaching for school management, teachers, and project staff; contribution to assessment of barriers faced by children.

The position will include extensive collaboration with: Technical Unit team especially the Armed Violence Technical Officer; Rehabilitation Technical Officer, Operations Manager, Inclusion Technical Officer, Chief of Operations and Technical Field managers; MEAL team, and Support Services Managers.

1. Management

• Line-manages the project’s team members

1. Sets individual objectives, evaluates individual performance, contributes towards the professional & career development of his/her team members, monitors competences
   • Organises and leads regular team meetings
   • Manages the recruitment and selection of new team members
   • Ensures strict application and respect of the programme’s Internal Regulations by the project team.

2. Expertise

• Ensures that project is implemented with respect to HI technical and quality standards:

1. Ensures that the activities implemented comply with HI technical d standards
2. Adapts the project documentation to HI technical standards,
3. Ensures that technical training for his/her staff, when relevant, are implemented in coordination with Technical Unit members
4. Is in charge of the technical quality and relevance of project activities implemented within his scope of expertise
5. Ensures technical learning from projects by drawing on lessons learned and good practices
6. Makes sure global and field technical specialists get the information they require and collaborates with Technical Divisions when necessary
   • Helps to coordinate technical professional development and facilitate a community of practice, in collaboration with Technical Division
   • Manages relationships with technical authorities, local partners or other stakeholders

3. Implementation & monitoring

• Ensures project implementation, in collaboration with the relevant services and in line with general standards and procedures

1. Ensures the planning of activities and establishes action plans
2. Ensures that activities are implemented in line with the project proposal and the allocated budget
3. Ensures that activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and, if necessary, proposes adjustment or improvements to help meet objectives
4. Prepares and monitors partnership agreements with implementing partners and other potential partners
5. Ensures the effective implementation and follow up of institutional policies (PSEA, mandatory cross-cutting approaches, etc.) on his/her project
6. Coordinates and collaborates with relevant internal services, especially logistics, RH, finance and technical resources

• Ensures project data management

1. Ensures that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place on the project, in line with global standards
2. Ensures that data related to the project is collected and compiled in the project database
3. Carries out regular verifications and makes any necessary corrections in the activity database

• Ensures project reporting

1. Monitors the achievement of results and indicators, as per the logical framework
2. Is in charge of producing the appropriate reporting tools: monthly situation report, PM Box
3. Reports regularly to the line manager
4. Writes reports for the funding agencies when relevant and monitors donor deadlines (grants, reporting, audits) concerning the project
5. Guarantees the proper archiving of information

• Prepares and steers project evaluation and capitalisation

1. Plans and monitors project evaluations
2. Produces project capitalisation and learning from experience material

4. Influence & Communication

1. Contributes to HI’s external influence by participating in relevant networks
2. Communicates on the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant

5. Strategy & business development
6. Contributes to programme or country operational strategy (StratOp)
7. As requested drafts new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project
8. As requested, contributes to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities

Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

HIERARCHICAL RELATIONSHIP

Base: Salah Al Din

Line management: Operations Manager

Collaboration with: Technical Unit, Support Services, MEAL, Security and Access

HI POLICIES:

The Employee undertakes to adhere to HI policies which include:

• Terms and conditions of engagement (T&C)
• Internal regulation (IR)
• Child protection policy (CPP)
• Protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH)
• Antifraud and bribery 
• Code of Conduct (CoC)

REQUIRED PROFILE

Knowledge

• Proficiency in English language, written and spoken
• A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, International Relations, Humanitarian Project Management, International Development or similar fields required. A Master’s degree in any of these fields is a strong asset.
• At least 2 years of experience in the management of project in the field of (and/or): protection, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), Community Liaison (CL), Inclusion.
• At least 3 years of experience in the technical field of the project (EORE/protection/CL/Victim Assistance/Inclusion).
• Proven managerial experience

Preferred  

• Previous experience with recovery and development projects is a strong asset
• Previous experience with HI is an asset

Know-how (practices) & Interpersonal skills (attitudes)

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills in English & Arabic is essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

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

* Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please mention in your email if any specified support in term of disability is needed

Interested candidates may please send their CV with cover letter to reach on or before

02^nd Jan 2025                

Only applications completed in accordance with the following instructions will be

Taken into consideration, the others will be rejected automatically.

Mentioning clearly in the subject line of your e-mail the reference:

Ref: HI-IRQ-SAD-PM-751

Your application will not be taken into consideration if this information is omitted from the

Subject line of your e-mail

Please address all applications to:

[email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

CVs that are sent as photo, screen shot or by link will not be considered.