PROGRAM MANAGER (PM)
- Role: Program Manager (PM)
- Location: Gaziantep, Turkey
- Status: Full Time
- Starting date: immediate
- Contract: minimum 6 months, one year preferred
- Compensation: €1350
Job description
The Program Manager is a full time position that actively manages the set up of operations in Gaziantep, oversees the program on the ground and leads the team towards the established priorities. The Program Manager will report to the Programs Director on a frequent and scheduled basis.
Main Responsibilities:
Program set-up
Determine the administrative/legal work that needs to be done to deliver the program implementation and establish solid foundations of the program
Analyze, assess and implement legal procedures for the set up of the program in Gaziantep
Prepare program initiation document
Interact with local stakeholders on behalf of Still I Rise to ensure our program is well received in the hosting community.
Follow up with relevant stakeholders for our application as an International School with the MONE.
Willingness to become a board member of Still I Rise Turkey.
Network with other actors and stakeholders in the area in person and remotely.
Deals with financial issues and paperwork as required.
Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements
Running of the program
Ensure Still I Rise’s International vision is being implemented in the country/program they are responsible for.
Ensure up-to-date understanding of guidance, policies, procedures, and good practices
Update the local team on the operations of Still I Rise International.
Contribute to the strategic planning and growth of Still I Rise both locally and internationally.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Program, in collaboration with the Center Manager and School Principal.
Supervise and manage a coordination team, as well as overseeing the teaching department.
Report financial situation and updates to the Programs Director.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports to be shared with the Programs Director.
Ensure timely submissions of work plans, reports and other deliverables required by donors.
Develop and maintain excellent relationships and communication with the donors and partners.
Support Still I Rise in fundraising and advocacy work.
Implement project management processes to assign responsibilities, set milestones, and keep track of performance and deliverables.
Keep track of all finances and ensure expenditures are in accordance with workplan and budget.
Submit payment requests for the program whilst managing expenditure.
Ensure procurement rules are transparent and followed by the Center Manager
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings within SIR.
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings with other organisations in Gaziantep.
Perform other duties as required.
Security management
Promote the health and security of the staff of the designated projects by ensuring the application of security guidelines, health and safety in the workplace and healthy living conditions and practices.
Monitor and review the security status of the areas of operation on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local authorities or other relevant security bodies.
Oversee and monitor staff adherence to security protocols, including security incident reports.
Ensure security plans and protocols for the areas of operation are updated and implemented in response to changes in the security situation, in coordination with the Programs Director.
Essential Skills:
Turkish nationality
Proven experience in program management.
Proven stakeholder management skills.
Proven experience managing a team.
Handle multiple priorities.
Commitment and willingness to work in a challenging environment
Experience in accounting and financial management and planning.
High level of accountability over work.
Provision of creative solutions and ways of seeing.
Ability to advise and mentor team members.
Competent in negotiation and problem solving.
Excellent communication skills, both writing and speaking.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good IT skills including use of MS Office, Google Drive.
Experience working in a non-profit environment.
Fluent English
Desirable Skills:
Previous experience in project coordination, administration or working in the humanitarian field.
Previous experience working in the field of education
Previous experience working with vulnerable populations
Previous experience working with children and teenagers
Drivers license.
Fluency in Arabic.
Compensation
COVID-19 safety procedures
Determination of testing and quarantine period based on country of origin and
Turkish national requirements.
How to apply:
Candidates are invited to submit their application in English including their CV, the authorisation to process personal data, and a cover letter to this email address hr@stillirisengo.org . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
