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 Caritas Switzerland is a leading aid organization in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid. Our ultimate aim is poverty alleviation. Our International Cooperation programmes focus on income generation, global warming and migration. We are active in some 20 countries. Over the coming years, Caritas Switzerland wants to expand its commitment to disadvantaged people. Join us with a commitment to help us bring about a more caring society, asProject Manager in Amman/Jordan

(national contract)

Nine years into the conflict in Syria, the fluctuations in humanitarian funding across the region and the dire needs of refugees and hosting communities remain high. The latest Jordan Response Plan (JRP) 2018-2020 indicates that in fact, vulnerabilities of refugees are increasing as their savings and assets are long depleted.

As of early July 2019, more than 662’000 Syrian refugees resided in Jordan, continuing to face immense challenges. 78% of registered Syrian refugees in Jordan live below the poverty line of 68 JOD per month and struggle to cover their basic needs.

In response to the crisis, Caritas Switzerland (CACH) has been engaged in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, since 2012 in the following sectors: 1) Education, 2) Relief, and 3) Livelihood. In Jordan, CACH focuses on livelihood programming and implements projects together with its national partner Caritas Jordan (CaJo).

PurposeReporting to the Programme Manager Jordan, the Project Manager (PM) based in Amman, Jordan, is tasked to launch and implement a multi-yearlivelihood project, which applies the Graduation from Poverty approach in a displacement context.The PM ensures the successful implementation of the project compliant to all contractual agreements with partners and donor organizations as well es the strategic goals set by the Syria Crisis Response Desk at CACH Head Office.




Key Responsibilities

Project Set-up and Implementation 

• Work closely with CACH counterpart organisations to provide technical leadership in planning, implementation and monitoring ensuring that activities of the project are accomplished with quality and on time:
  - Coordinating baseline and other detailed assessments.
  - Designing and managing implementation of evidence-based activities within the
    project approach.
  - Ensure and support counterpart organisations in the application of standards on
    Accountability, Equity, Gender, Child protection, and CACH and donor requirements
    incl. Anti-corruption policy and risk mitigation based on gender, age, disabilities and
    other vulnerabilities) in all aspects of project. 
  - Ensuring transparent and effective targeting of project beneficiaries based on clear
    selection criteria and participatory methods
  - Establishment/strengthening and maintaining effective coordination and liaison with
    key stakeholders incl. authorities, local and international organisations and UN-
    agencies as relevant.

• Coordinate the establishment and maintenance of effective coordination and synergies through sharing of experiences, tools and lessons learned, in particular on the project’s “Graduation Approach”. Collect and contribute to the institutionalization of best practices and lessons learned.


• Contribute to the development of concept notes and/or project proposals for back funding opportunities for the project. 


• Perform any other programme related tasks that may be necessary or assigned by the Programme Manager Jordan.

Project Monitoring and Evaluation 

• Support the project team and partner organisations to establish a project monitoring, evaluation and reporting system incl. development of data collection, monitoring, analysis and feedback tools and mechanisms.


• Ensure the collection and analysis of accurate data (quantitative and qualitative), to be used in decision-making for improved projectperformance.


• Manage an effective mechanism for collecting and responding to feedback from the communities and key stakeholders with support from the project team.


• Monitor progress and quality of project activities by undertaking regular filed visits with partner organisations to project sites and provide structured feedback.


• Undertake risk analysis related to project components and activities and contribute to development of mitigation measures.


• Support in preparation, implementation and editing of evaluations. 

 

Reporting 

• Support the project team and counterpart organisations in development, writing and timely submission of narrative project reports, updates and communication materials.


• Provide feedback to partner organisation reports, updates and materials and support in report revision as required.


• Develop project promotion/communication materials to CACH’s head office and partners. 

 

Partnership, Coordination and Capacity Development 

• Establish and maintain strong productive working relationships with national and international partner organisations and strategically collaborate with key stakeholders, including from relevant authorities. 


• In collaboration with the Programme Manager Jordan, support strengthening of capacities of implementing partner staff through regular interaction, mentoring, formal training and monitoring. 


• Provide technical support to the implementing partner organisations in development of the necessary technical training contents and materials for the formal and informal training of staff and rural communities, in coordination with other technical project partners.


• Support the implementing partner organisations in strengthening of coordination, cooperation and networking related to livelihoods with authorities, private sector, clusters, movement partners, humanitarian actors and donors.


• Participate and/or represent CACH at relevant coordination meetings. 

Financial Management 

• Contribute to efficient budget management and timely preparation and submission of cash requests and financial reporting of the project as per CACH and donor requirements.


• Contribute to and support partner organisations in participatory budget revision and reconciliation activities related to the project. 

Power of decision-making 

• Daily budget responsibility of the project in coordination with the Programme Manager Jordan and in line with financial guidelines and donor requirements. 


• Gradually assuming decision-making (from CACH side) in relation to the implementation of the project in close coordination with the Programme Manager Jordan, and in line with standard operational procedures and CACH international and regional strategy.

 

Communication 

• Daily communication with partner organisations.


• Regular communication with the Programme Manager Jordan.


• Regular communication with in-country stakeholders as relevant and agreed with the Programme Manager Jordan.  


• The delegate is obliged to stay updated on CACH standard operational procedures. 


• Communicate need for support to HO in close cooperation with the Programme Manager Jordan. 

Competencies and Qualifications

1. Education

• University degree and advanced training in International Development, Social Science, or related studies.

2. Professional Experience

• Minimum of 7 years working experience in implementing projects or programmes in emergency and/or development contexts, particularly in the livelihood sector.




• Proven budget planning and expenditures monitoring with a turnover of 2-3 mio. USD p.a., as well as reporting skills. 




• Strong project management skills, incl. Project Cycle Management (design, planning, budgeting and monitoring), preferably in livelihoods projects.




• Training/work experience/exposure to the livelihoods sector, demonstrate general technical understanding of livelihood programming.

3.Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and theoretical knowledge of the livelihood sector and relevant approaches and methodologies.




• Strong organizational and coordination skills.




• Strong motivation to work in consortia with national and international organizations. 




• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.  




• Open-minded personality, eager for knowledge and learning.




• Sense of responsibility, team spirit, strong listening, comprehension and dialogue skills. 




• Respect for the special vision and mission of Caritas.




• Flexibility and readiness to take on additional tasks.

4. Language Requirements

• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic skills are required.

Further information and application

Duty Station: Amman/Jordan
Reports to: Programme Manager Jordan
Expected Start Date: 1st October 2019
Duration: 4 years
Expected Workload: Full time

For further information please contact: Ms. Theresa Stienen, Programme Manager Jordan, tstienen@caritas.ch

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your job application by 
25 August latest through our web portal.

Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucerne

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