Country: Turkey
Closing date: 19 Aug 2016
Position: Livelihoods Program Manager
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Location: Antakya,Turkey
Duration: Six months (With potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP
I. ACTED
Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.
ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.
We go the last kilometer: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. ACTED develops and implements programs that target the most vulnerable amongst populations that have suffered from conflict, natural disaster, or socio-economic hardship. ACTED’s approach looks beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihoods reconstruction and sustainable development.
With a budget of 164 million EUR in 2014, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 450 projects a year reaching over 8 million beneficiaries with 400 international staff and 4,300 national staff.
II. Country Profile
Capital Office: Gazientep
Area: 1
On-going Programs: 8 (2014)
Budget: 5.8 M euros (2014)
National Staff: 43 (2014)
In response to the emergency situation in Syria, ACTED recruits in Turkey.
III. Position Profile
The Livelihoods Program Manager is responsible for implementing ACTED’s livelihoods programs with a focus on cash- and voucher-based modalities. Responsibilities include project cycle management, internal and external reporting, representation of ACTED in relevant sectors, and management of field-level staff and Implementing Partners. The Livelihoods Program Manager will represent ACTED at the country office and field level and ensure the smooth implementation of quality programming that meets the needs of identified beneficiary community.
Responsabilities :
Project Cycle Management:
Directly supervise program field team both remotely from country office and in the field (as required) to ensure program quality, completeness
Ensure timely completion and submission of regular reporting requirements
Plan/coordinate and oversee staff workplans
Prepare and maintain/update detailed project workplan(s) that support and achieve the overall grant timeline and completion date
Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve timelines
Manage/monitor monthly expenditures and track budgets to ensure that all spending is in line with approved budgets and timelines, including developing procurement plans, monthly program spending plan and cash forecasts
Initiate and oversee procurement process
Liaise with financial team to confirm project remains in good financial standing
Work closely and coordinate with ACTED logistics, finance, FLATs and M&E staff to ensure timely and compliant program activities and expenditures; including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetings
Reporting:
Prepare regular reports for ACTED donors, documenting progress, indicators, and achievements as specified in grant agreements and reporting schedules
Provide internal reporting on programs to ACTED departments and relevant staff on-time as specified
Program Monitoring
- Undertake regular field visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.
Project Development:
Provide subject matter expertise and relevant, up-to-date information on cash-, voucher-, and market-based issues in Northern Syria
Assist in the collection of data, assessments and proposal development for the sector, as needed
Create project work plan and timeline
Oversight of Implementing Partners:
Responsible for all project activities implemented by IPs
Hold regular meeting and updates to ensure clear and timely flow of information between ACTED and IPs
Monitor performance of the Partner to achieve the activities objectives; provide technical support and guidance; share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve timelines
Serve as the main focal person in the field for ACTED’s implementing staff and partners
Coordination & Representation
- Represent ACTED in sector specific and technical coordination bodies
Adherence to All Applicable Regulations:
Develop criteria for beneficiaries
Collect necessary documentation for project completion
IV. Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Economics, Agriculture, Food Security or related field
Minimum 2 years of progressive experience leading teams in a humanitarian context for INGOs, UN agencies, or private sector companies at similar position.
1-2 years of technical experience implementing cash transfer, cash for work, or cash voucher programs. Additional technical experience in micro-enterprise development, agricultural labor market strengthening, and value-chain or market analysis highly preferred
Experience facilitating technical trainings and workshops related to emergency response, food security or livelihoods
Proven abilities in managing teams, monitoring staff performance, and providing technical support and coaching to field teams
Prior experience in developing program implementation workplans, data collection and analysis, and program reporting
Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required
Fluency in English and Arabic (writing, reading, speaking) required
Syrian nationals must hold Temporary Protection or residency.
V. Conditions
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a detailed CV with contact information for three references by email to: antakya.administration@acted.org
Please include the job title in the subject of the email. Applications will no longer be accepted after 19th August 2016.
