Work Location : Jordan - Amman | Type of Post : |
Other Possible Location : | Funding : |
Expected Travel : up to 30% | Type of Contract : Local |
Language Requirement : English, Arabic | Application Deadline : 6/29/24 |
Employee Duration : Short Term Contract |
JOB SUMMARY:
**This is a national role located in Amman- Jordan
The Syria Resilience Initiative (SRI) is a partnership of organizations working together to increase the resilience of people affected by the conflict. We work alongside Syrians to recover their livelihoods and identify new opportunities; find innovative ways to overcome the challenges they face; and foster stronger, inclusive, and supportive communities. The SRI is led by three multi-mandate agencies – CARE, IRC, and Mercy Corps – who have been on the ground in Syria for over a decade, working together with local and international partners in all geographies and areas of control to help Syrians overcome repeated shocks and stresses.
The Consortium is seeking a highly skilled Deputy Director – Programs to join the Program Management Unit. S/He will be responsible for oversight, coordination and leadership of the Consortium’s program portfolio. The Deputy Director – Programs will ensure that the Consortium’s programs are meeting donor requirements and partners are implementing effective and quality resilience programming; will lead coordination and communication with partners on program design, workplans and delivery for current and new programs; will help partners address program issues that require guidance from the PMU; and will lead the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) team of the PMU to generate evidence, learning and amplify best practices. S/He will be responsible for donor liaison and reporting, being responsive to donor requirements and deliver high-quality donor reporting. S/He will work closely with MEAL and Finance colleagues in the PMU to ensure the functions and responsibilities of the PMU are carried out successfully.
The Deputy Director – Programs will have over 8 years’ experience in program and portfolio management, donor reporting and project design, preferably in livelihoods and resilience-related programs. Experience with programming in Syria preferred, or a demonstrated understanding of the context in Syria. S/He will be highly organized to manage multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously, and be able to lead and collaborate with partners and PMU colleagues to achieve deliverables.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program management and coordination
Consortium programs.
Donor liaison and reporting
Lead proposal development processes
Oversight of M&E and Program Quality functions
QUALIFICATIONS:
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