Project Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead responsibility for programmatic, technical and administrative management of the program including planning, implementation, quality assurance, monitoring and documentation of results.
• Oversee program planning and implementation to ensure program goals, objectives and targets are met, undertaking course correction as appropriate.
• Develop work plans, oversee implementation and track progress.
• Assist and direct field Project Coordinators with the planning and implementing of programs.
• Supervise, train and build capacity of program staff.
• Identify capacity building needs and devise development plans for all staff members.
• Conduct appraisals and provide regular, constructive feedback to staff members.
• Ensure that program procurement is in line with HRF’S policies and donor regulations.
• Monitor and supervise progress of the Livelihood & Capacity Building project activities and budget expenses according to the proposal specifications (daily, weekly, monthly etc…).
• Oversee program budget to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Conduct regular budget monitoring to ensure program spending is on track.
• Lead on community outreach activities. Develop and maintain networks with key actors, such as donors, local authorities and humanitarian partners in Iraq
• Any other task can be added from the line manager.
• Identify lessons learnt and best practices for future proposals and projects. Disseminate this further to relevant staff.
• Travel between project implementation locations in all the Governorates ensuring smooth project delivery.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• University educated.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in planning, management, and coordination.

• Proven experience in implementing projects.
• Experience working in the humanitarian / development sector, able to perform and deliver in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and experience in working with UN agencies, International Organizations are an asset.
• Knowledge of climate change, environmental sustainability, and experience working with advocacy and/or education projects are strong assets.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic.

How To Apply

Please send the following in English to:  recruitment-iq@hrf.co.uk

• CV. (please mention in your CV or cover letter: titles, objectives, description, and duration of at least 2 similar projects that you were responsible for).
• Covering Letter indicating earliest date of availability.
• Details of 2 references.

Please put ‘Project Manager’ in the email subject line. Note that due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve to close this advert before the confirmed closing date.