SCOPE OF WORK
The Programm Development Manager (PDM) acts as the focal point within the White Helmets in the design, development and structuring of proposals that provide the basis for donor grants.
The PDM works closely with the WH Measurement and Evaluation (M&E) and programme delivery teams to assess needs in target communities and design effective interventions to address those needs. The PDM engages closely with stakeholders (donors and partners) to develop concept notes and project proposals that ensure potential interventions meet the ultimate needs of the beneficiaries, the capabilities of the implementing teams and the priorities of the donors.
The PDM is a dynamic position, which seeks to balance ongoing donor programme cycles and the realities of the changing needs of communities inside Syria. As the WH continue to diversify their funding sources, the PDM will play a critical role in providing agility to help the WH better meet the needs of their beneficiaries.
Job Title Programm Development Manager
Line Manager Deputy General Manager
Tasks and Activities
- Production of high-quality concept notes and project proposals that align with beneficiary needs, implementer capabilities and donor priorities;
- Development of project proposals into grant formats;
- Supporting the design or effective impact measurement systems to enable translation of outcomes against grant objectives;
- Supporting communication of programme impacts for fundraising and advocacy purposes;
- Regularly conducts donor mapping to identify funding opportunities from bilateral donors, private foundations and other international donors.
- Implied tasks:
- Internal engagement: Strategic programme development at Board instruction. Tactical programme development, working closely with M&E and programme delivery teams, as well as fundraising and advocacy staff;
External engagement: Donor and partner engagement.
Qualifications, education, experience and competencies.
Applications are invited from persons with the following qualifications or similar and relevant experience:
Essential:
5 years professional experience in the humanitarian or development sectors;
Bachelor degree or above in a relevant discipline;
Proven understanding of government donor programming and experience of managing grant funding;
English as a native language; excellent writing and editing skills;
Fluent in French;
Exceptional communications skills; able to operate in a multicultural, multilingual environment, engaging a wide range of stakeholders remotely;
Proven understanding of M&E fundamentals, able to develop theories of change and work with the M&E team to align objectives with donor priorities;
Proven understanding of humanitarian programme implementation in conflict and its challenges, including core principles such as “do no harm”;
Demonstrable experience of working with government, philanthropic and international humanitarian donors;
Conscientious, self-motivated and deeply committed to the mission of the White Helmets to protect civilians inside Syria, and beyond, who are affected by conflict and natural disaster;
Flexible approach, able to produce high-quality proposals at short notice.
Desirable:
Masters Degree or above in a relevant subject area (e.g. M&E, Public Health, Humanitarian Response);
Specific knowledge of EU, UN, US or other bilateral donor grant structures;
Fluency in Arabic and other foreign languages.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application form on this and attach your CV and a covering letter explaining your background, suitability for the role, and interest in what we do.
Closing date for application: 23 May 2021.
The Syrian Civil Defense believes in achieving diversity in its workforce, by encouraging all qualified applicants, male and female, to apply for the vacancies announced.
The Civil defense's employees and volunteers are obligated not to practice sexual exploitation and abuse, in exchange for the services they provide, in addition to assuming their responsibilities to protect children from harm and abuse and to ensure a safe environment for them, and to work to create a safe work environment for everyone free from any form of harassment, abuse, exploitation or misconduct during work that diminishes the dignity and safety of the volunteer or employee.
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the required job qualifications will be contacted.
