Project Manager

Terms of Reference for the Project Manager

The incumbent of this position will be contracted by Jouri to perform Monitoring functions in support of UNICEF-supported programmes in Syria

Position: Project Manager

Contract duration: 1 year

Start date: ASAP

1. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

The Project Manager/Coordinator will be responsible for supervising and supporting the administration and logistics for a team of Third Party monitors; conduct a quality check for the collected data and analyses; and liaising with UNICEF for the over management of the third party monitoring project. The Project Manager will have specific expertise and a thorough knowledge of the Syrian territory in which they operate, based on their residency and/or work experience.

2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

· Under the supervision of Jouri’s Head of Information Unit, and with technical support from the Survey Expert/Data Analyst as well as guidance from the UNICEF PME section, the Project Manager will:

· Supervise and manage the work of all Third Party Monitors in their monitoring/data collection activities as well as the work of the Survey Expert/Data Analyst.

· Oversee the administrative requirements of the Third Party Monitors (acting as a linkage between the Third Party Monitors and the recruited company) including on issues of HR, transportation and logistics.

· Collect reports and data produced by the Third Party Monitors

· Oversight of the Survey Expert/Data Analyst as he/she conducts the quality check, validation, and analysis based on the collected reports and data.

· With support from the Survey Expert/Data Analyst, produce and communicate the reports, data and analysis to UNICEF on a monthly basis, and according to the standard format agreed with UNICEF.

· Coordination with the Survey Expert/Data Analyst, present findings to UNICEF PME and relevant programme colleagues on a monthly basis (or as needed).

· Undertake related but special assignments required by the management with regard to quick assessments, in-depth analysis of specific cases.

· Additionally, the Project Manager/Coordinator will act as the supervisor for all Third Party Monitors engaged in the contract.

3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION

• preferably Master’s degree in a field related to the scope of work .

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least seven years of progressively responsible relevant work experience on programme management.

• Experience with the UN or other international development organization an asset

• Field work and field monitoring experience an asset.

• Background/familiarity with emergency response an asset

LANGUAGES

• Fluency both verbal and written in English and Arabic.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to analyse diverse and complex information from a wide range of sources to make analytical statements to inform decision-making.

• Very good report writing skills.

• Capacity to work in an emergency context under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.

• Analytical & conceptual ability, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.

• Ability to organize complex work and projects.

• Good computer skills, including experience with various software applications.