KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead responsibility for programmatic, technical and administrative management of the program including planning, implementation, quality assurance, monitoring and documentation of results.
• Oversee program planning and implementation to ensure program goals, objectives and targets are met, undertaking course correction as appropriate.
• Develop work plans, oversee implementation and track progress.
• Assist and direct field Project Coordinators with the planning and implementing of programs.
• Supervise, train and build capacity of program staff.
• Identify capacity building needs and devise development plans for all staff members.
• Conduct appraisals and provide regular, constructive feedback to staff members.
• Ensure that program procurement is in line with HRF’S policies and donor regulations.
• Monitor and supervise progress of the Livelihood & Capacity Building project activities and budget expenses according to the proposal specifications (daily, weekly, monthly etc…). 
• Oversee program budget to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Conduct regular budget monitoring to ensure program spending is on track.
• Lead on community outreach activities. Develop and maintain networks with key actors, such as donors, local authorities and humanitarian partners in Iraq
• Any other task can be added from the line manager. 
• Identify lessons learnt and best practices for future proposals and projects. Disseminate this further to relevant staff. 
• Actively participate in the interview and selection of project staff for livelihood activities in Iraq.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• University educated.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in planning, management, and coordination.

• Proven experience in implementing projects. 
• Experience working in the humanitarian / development sector, able to perform and deliver in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and experience working with UN agencies, International Organizations are an asset.
• Knowledge of climate change, environmental sustainability, and experience working with advocacy and/or education projects are strong assets. 
• Fluency in both English and Arabic. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the following in English with subject ‘Project Manager’ to: recruitment@hrf.co.uk 

• CV.
• Covering Letter indicating earliest date of availability.
• Details of 2 references.