Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 30 Nov 2017
PROGRAM COORDINATOR M/F
West Bank
SECOURS ISLAMIQUE FRANCE (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization that intents to help, to bring relief and to protect the lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed conflicts or by economic collapse. SIF provides its help in respect of the cultural diversity, without any distinction of origin, religion or gender.
Mission context:
SIF is working in West Bank since 2008, following the military operation “cast lead” in Gaza Strip. In 2010, SIF has opened an office in Ramallah and obtained its registration with the Palestinian Authority. SIF has conducted several emergency and rehabilitation programs, both in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. SIF is currently implementing humanitarian project in Food Security, WASH and Child Protection projects as well as “seasonal projects” in the West Bank. Complementarily with its humanitarian intervention, SIF is developing an advocacy strategy in the OPT.
Based in Ramallah, the Program Coordinator is an expert in project cycle management which is supervising several Projects Managers and/or Officers, on various domain of intervention: FSL, WASH, Child Protection, Shelter and NFI.
He/she is:
Part of the Coordination Team (Senior Management Team);
Coordinating the implementation and evaluation of the SIF programs in the mission
Responsible for the technical quality of the programs.
Contributing to the elaboration of the mission’s operational strategy.
SECOURS ISLAMIQUE FRANCE is recruiting a program coordinator (M/F) based in Ramallah (WEST BANK)
Mission/ Role:
Operational strategy & Coordination
- To contribute to the elaboration of the mission’s operational strategy:
- To be part of the Coordination Team (SMT)
- To participate in the analysis and proposal of solutions for all decisions impacting the mission in general.
Project Cycle Management
- To ensure the conception of the projects and supervise its implementation:
- MEAL: Elaborate monitoring and evaluation tools, supervise satisfaction surveys and results, measure the realization of the projects, and propose adjustments for the projects.
- To define partnership modalities with the operational partners, be in charge of the partnerships, define and supervise the capacity building plans for the partners.
Management -HR
- To participate in the recruitment of project human resources: elaborate and correct technical tests, prepare and conduct interviews.
- To manage teams: briefing, planning, follow-up, management, performance interview, technical capacity buildings, etc.
SUPPORTS: Admin, Finance and Log (in cooperation with the Admin Coordinator)
- To manage the program budgets
- To prepare the planning of expenditures, the cash-flow plan and the cash flow request for his/her field.
- To determine the necessary budgetary adjustments to his/her program.
Representation (under HoM request)
- To represent SIF as part of the implementation of activities to operational partners and to the local and regional authorities.
- To attend conferences, coordination meetings, clusters and donors meetings.
Reporting
- To elaborate activities monthly reports for the Head of Mission and the donors
- To elaborate ad hoc reports: mission, follow-up, survey, training, etc.
- To inform immediately the Head of Mission of any delay, conflict, problem encountered as part of the project implementation.
The task list is neither exhaustive nor restrictive and is evolving according to the needs of the organization. Being an association with limited resources, versatility and flexibility are necessary in order to overcome any difficulty temporary and exceptional.
The employee may be requested to perform other tasks in accordance with it job category, in case of need related to the functioning of the Association or to changes in its policy and it organization, and respecting the pattern of fixed-term contract.
Profile:**
Minimum 5 years of previous experience in humanitarian work, including previous experiences as Program Coordinator.
Substantial experience of strategic thinking, including identifying, analyzing, problem solving and responding to opportunities and challenges and the ability to translate these into practical plans of action.
Experience of monitoring and management, preferably with a focus on Wash and Child Protection.
Knowledge and understanding of project management tools.
Significant experience within an international NGO.
Extensive knowledge and experience of project planning and budget holding; proposal and report writing.
Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.)
Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style (experience managing national and expatriate staff)
Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English (and desirably French and/or Arabic)
Essential:
- Proven problem solving and organizational skills, flexible and calm under pressure.
- Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.
- An understanding of and commitment to SIF’s mission and values.
Being an association with limited means, versatility and flexibility are necessary in order to overcome any difficulty temporary and exceptional.
The employee may be affected to perform other tasks in accordance with it job category, in case of need related to the functioning of the Association or to changes in its policy and it organization, and respecting the pattern of fixed-term contract.
Working conditions: •**
· French fixed term contract “CDD d’usage”
· Remuneration according to profile
· Monthly Per diem, Guesthouse
· Medical cover (60% cover by SIF and 40% covered by the expatriate)
· R&R every at 3 and 9 month
· Return plane ticket supported by SIF for leave at 6 month
Starting date :1st January 2018 for 12 months
How to apply:
To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter to: https://goo.gl/forms/UQFT9cRRkbDdOyrI3
Secours Islamique France diversity is a wealth;
We will study every application with required skills for the position.
