Program Manager- UNICEF will provide technical and managerial leadership to the implementation of World Vision West Nile UNICEF funded project on Protection from Violence, Abuse and Exploitation and access to Early Learning and for Children in Refugee and Host Communities in Adjumani, Yumbe and Arua districts.
Areas of Responsibility:
Project Management and Coordination
- Provide leadership in the creation of project detailed implementation plans (DIP), procurement plans and cash flow forecast to facilitate implementation of the CPiE and ECD components of the UNICEF grant in Arua, Yumbe and Adjumani districts in accordance with existing project designs.
- Provide management and technical oversight/guidance to project staff in the identification of refugee and host communities’ children in need of protection services.
- Ensure timely planning and undertaking of project procurements; works with the local and National Office Procurement department to ensure procurements are carried out according to policy and are both time and cost sensitive.
- Organize regular meetings with project teams to review project performance.
Support effective implementation of UNICEF Child Protection in Emergency projects through:
- Working with the CPiE technical lead and project implementation staff to develop and roll out project specific initiatives e.g trainings , consultancy, publications , campaigns and other awareness activities to make sure approved external facing engagements are technically sound and in accordance with the project objectives; supports the solicitation process of trainers ,consultants etc to support project implementation.
- Working closely with CPiE technical specialists at the Response and National Office to support the roll out of project models, designs and approval of technical works, Monitoring, supervision and certification of project activities.
- Effectively provide supervision and enhance capacity of project staff and partners to implement project interventions to expected standards.
Networking and Collaboration
- Coordinate with INGOs, Districts and the UN through inter-agency meetings and bilateral discussions on all matters related to the UNICEF project to ensure project interventions are informed by existing gaps across all the districts for increased impact.
- To ensure effective coordination, collaboration with key project stakeholders (district local governments, NGO/CSOs and CBOs) with regards to project implementation and opportunities, leveraging their resources against this project funds to improve ownership and sustainability.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Conduct regular review and tracking of DIPs, ITTs, budgets and cash flows to ensure efficient budget utilization and progressive implementation of activities against approved plans.
- Track all project indicators using the ITT to ensure all project outputs, outcomes and impact is realized
- Ensure project plans are effectively implemented, monitored and progress reports shared. This will include effective finance/budget management.
Documentation and Reporting
- Document and share project best practices and lessons learned during implementation including action research, case studies and documentaries.
- To ensure relevant project information is collected and feeds into existing national and district information management systems
- Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual and end of project reports in line with donor conditions
Educational Background:
Degree in Social sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies or related field.
Skills/Experience:
- Technical skills: Strong advocacy and understanding of protection needs of children in Emergencies, Experience in project planning and management, Strong understanding of child protection systems, case management ,community based child protection, psychosocial care and support, are added advantage. Self-motivated with excellent leadership and time management skills.
- Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in Emergency/humanitarian work managing UN or government grants
- Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Track record of success in grant fundraising, including donor relations and proposal writing.
- Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated.
- Capacity/potential in leadership, relationship management/networking, and coordination.
- Spiritual maturity, interfaith knowledge and a biblical worldview – ability to articulate and model our Christian identity and mission in an inclusive way.
- Good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach to programme design.
- Proven facilitation skills.
- Team player.
- Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 24 2019
Active Until:
Apr 24 2019
Hiring Organization:
World Vision
industry:
Nonprofit