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• In charge of monitoring the project liquidity
  through the finance department in accordance with project guidelines
• Responsible for monitoring all programs under
  the project and ensuring they all run in accordance with project
  guidelines, through the department heads
• Participating in contract awarding processes
  and making supervisory visits to the field whenever necessary
• Coordinate internal resources and third
  parties/vendors for the execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered
  on-time, within scope and within budget
• Offer support in the definition of project
  scope and objectives, involving all partners and ensuring technical
  feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor
  and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project
  schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate
  tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Successfully manage the relationship with the
  client and all stakeholders
• Carry out risk management to minimize project
  risks
• Build, strengthen and maintain relationships
  with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project
  documentation
• Take all necessary measures to motivate
  staffs and build strong team spirit at all levels.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with
  all partners and potential donors in the area of operation
• Participate in preparation of Country
  Operations Plans
• Support the Country Program Director build a
  strong and functional participatory management team
• Adhere to all regulations, instructions and
  observe guidelines, orientations, systems, procedures forms & formats
  of the AIRD Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure all UNHCR policies as stipulated in
  the sub agreement are adhered to at all times by all staff
• Abide by all government regulations /policies
  as per the sub agreement
• Ensure that management is made aware of any
  issues that UNHCR may have communicated with regard to the project
  operations & reporting, so that timely action may be taken

• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree
  and/or post graduate degree in a relevant field
• A minimum of four to seven years of practical
  experience in humanitarian response
• Previous experience working with
  international development partners, international nongovernmental
  organization (INGOs) and donors (in particular UNHCR experience) is an
  asset
• Familiarity with the humanitarian reform
  process
• Proven skills in networking and relationship
  building
• Strong analytical and information gathering
  skills
• Cultural sensitivity
• Grant writing experienced desired
• Significant work experience with a non-profit
  sector
• Excellent communication skills (oral and
  written) in English
• Proficiency to use MS Office suite of
  applications and other IT systems
• Ability to write clearly articulate
  proposals, reports, and correspondence
• Strong analytical, communication and problem
  solving skills is necessary along with capacity to identify and articulate
  potential problems and provide possible solutions in concise and clear
  manner
• Fluent in English, French is desirable

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and
  practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is
  consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the
  organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working
  relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the
  goals of the organization
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear,
  thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication
  tools and techniques
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to
  improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
• Focus on Donor Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond
  to the needs of internal and external donors to meet or exceed their
  expectations within the organizational parameters
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively
  with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that
  enhance organizational effectiveness
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results
  that are in the best interest of the organization
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the
  importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely
  and in the best interests of the organization as authorized
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work
  schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data,
  information and activities
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to
  identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate
  possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
• Ensuring value for money i.e. program/project
  monitoring
• Ability to work under hardship environment
  and with minimum supervision
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the
  required schedule, work at different locations as required

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