TERRE DES HOMMES ITALIA sta selezionando un/a Head of Programmes da inserire nella sua operatività in Siria. Durata 12 mesi. Tipo contratto: Co.co.co. Scadenza candidature 31/01/2025TDH ITALY has been actively engaged in Syria since 2007, carrying out humanitarian and relief programmes. TDH Italy main office is located in Damascus, and its humanitarian and relief response are implemented in whole of Syria.
Description of the role
The Head of Programmes (HoP), in close collaboration and in support of the Senior Programmes Manager at HQ in Italy (SPM) , The Regional Coordinator (RC) based in Amman and the Deputy Head of Mission (DHM) , will be the responsible for the programmes management in Syria; for defining programmes, drafting intermediate and final project narratives and budgets; for supervising, monitoring and coordinating ongoing projects and for keeping relations with donors and partners. The HoP will coordinate and report directly to the Senior Programmes Manager at HQ in Italy (SPM), The Regional Coordinator (RC) based in Amman and the Deputy Head of Mission (DHM).
Main responsibilities
Project Development
• Lead the definition and implementation of the country program strategy, with the support of the Regional Coordinator, the DHM, Project Managers.
• Review priorities and strategies of main institutional donors and propose the submission of project proposals according to Tdh Italy’s expertise and geographical presence
• Lead the development of new project proposals
• Collaborate with Country Admin and Logistics Manager for logistical and financial requirements
External coordination
• Meet regularly with donors and partners, consolidating the position of TDH Italy in the country
• Engage new potential donors and partners, working closely with the HoM and Project Managers
• Ensure participation at Clusters/Sectors/Working groups fora
Monitoring & Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL
• Approve M&E plans for projects in alignment to planning documents and to Logical Frameworks
• Provide required inputs for the development of data collection tools, questionnaires, surveys, as required by the projects
• Provide quality assurance of M&E reports (e.g. surveys, Monitoring Reports, PDM)
• Ensure linkages and learning among technical advisors
• Carry out field monitoring missions in the areas of interventions
• Ensure the financial monitoring of the projects and monitor the respect of TDH’s and donor’s procedures.
Project Reporting
• Ensure a final review of all project narrative reports (interim, quarterly and final)
• Ensure the submission of reports according to internal and external submission deadline
• Ensure that sources of verification of accomplished activities are meet quality standards and are available
Human Resources Management
• Identify HR needs in the framework of existing and/or new programmes
• Provide essential inputs to the definition of ToR and Job descriptions for programmes staff members
• Participate in the recruitment process for projects staff
• Support the definition of HR plan for new approved programmes
• Provide continuous training on the job and capacity development, including mentorship and coaching, of staff assigned under the humanitarian programmes
• Provide evaluation of performance of staff members.
Requirements
Essentials
• Degree in relevant subject
• At least 3 years of work experience in project formulation, implementation and coordination with International NGOs
• Experience in working with different Donors (ECHO, EU, AICS , OCHA-SHF, and others)
• Strong knowledge of humanitarian standards and principles
• Excellent skills in proposal writing and report in English
• Proactive attitude in terms of planning and coordination with various stakeholders
• Result oriented with problem solving abilities
• Strong managerial skills
• Good leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating a team
• Capacity to bear stressful and complicated situations
• Diplomatic and confidentiality skills
• Good IT skills
• Alignment with TDH ITALY’s vision and mission.
Desired
• University master’s degree in relevant subject (post graduate degree required)
• Previous experience in Mena region is an asset
• Knowledge of Arabic and Italian is a plus
Dead line: January 31st, 2025
TDH Italia has a zero-tolerance policy towards SEAH and is not willing to employ any person who has been found guilty of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment. Ethics is part of the annual performance appraisal
We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application closing date, once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled, thanks for understanding.
