INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.
INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in West Africais selecting candidates for the position of:
JOB TITLE: Project Manager in Protection
DUTY STATION: West Africa
STARTING DATE: January 2015
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.
