ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Manager is in charge of the implementation and the supervision of a protection project. S/he is also responsible of developing response plans to humanitarian needs that may result from conflict escalation in the area and early recovery programs in the area of intervention. Specifically s/he will be responsible:
· Supervise the provision of protection assistance to the target population through a strong community-based approach.
· Organize, supervise and monitoring the informal skill training and the socio and recreational activities
· Organize assessments, community awareness and sensitization campaigns in INTERSOS’ community centers and through outreach for the refugee and host communities
· Promote the capacity-building of relevant protection actors (among the civil society, government authorities and community leaders) on human rights and rule of law
· Conduct regular visits to project’s targeted areas, to provide supervision as well as regularly monitor the progress of the project activities
· Ensure regular coordination with protection working group and relevant donors and stakeholders.
· To be responsible for accurate project administration and to supervise and monitor the preparation of accounting documents for interim and final financial reports required by donors;
· To be responsible for the accuracy of all reports required by donors;
· To submit to the Head of Mission, consistently with data entered into the PAT, the activity reports that will be submitted to the donor;
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced university degree in social sciences, law, or other related field
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience at international levels, with NGOs, in protection/child protection/GBV/ refugees/IDPs
- Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security and program management
- Knowledge of the procedure of international donors (UN donors, ECHO, EC, etc).
- Ability to prepare concept papers and project proposals in accordance with the standards required by INTERSOS and donors
- Fluent FRENCH mandatory; English is an asset
- Good knowledge of financial and HR procedures
- Strong representation and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
- Donor compliance and reporting
- Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts
HOW TO APPLY:
Application (CV, Cover Letter and References) should be submitted to:
recruitment@intersos.org specifying in the subject “PM Protection - West Africa”
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.