COOPI is looking for a Project Manager Livelihood in Jordan

COOPI has been registered in Jordan since 2017, implementing projects in protection, education and livelihood. COOPI assists both the Syrian population and the local population in responding to the effects of the Syrian crisis. COOPI currently has an ongoing child protection project and is looking for a new project manager for the next livelihood project funded by the Italian Cooperation Agency.

Role purpose

The Project Manager will have direct responsibility for the coordination and implementation of the AICS project (Livelihood). S/he is responsible for project execution, in technical, economic/financial terms, in terms of management of field resources, and in terms of internal and external reporting in accordance with COOPI and donor procedures. Ensures the achievement of the expected results in the management of the budget, including the part of the activity/budget allocated to partners.

Responsibilities

Coordination

  • Responsible for the achievement of the project results and objectives and the respect of the procedures foreseen in the signed funding contract, both for COOPI and the project partners: coordination, management, execution and monitoring of the project, at all stages of planning and implementation according to the approved annual operational plans;
  • In collaboration with project staff, plans and monitors the progress of activities, in accordance with the contract signed with the donor and the procedures of COOPI and the donor.

Administrative and financial management

  • In cooperation with the project administrator/administrative coordinator, plans all expenditures and regularly checks all expenses incurred;
  • Supervises the accounting and cash/bank account management of the project using the tools provided by the organisation;
  • In cooperation with the project administrator and in coordination with the administrative coordinator, prepares the purchasing plan;
  • Ensures compliance with the organisation's and the donor's procedures when purchasing goods and services.

Reporting

  • Ensure the preparation, in compliance with the deadlines and in coordination with the Regional Coordinator and with the Administrative Coordinator, of all financial and narrative reports – interim and final – expected by the project;
  • Is responsible, together with the project administrator, for collecting and verifying the financial reports of the project partners;
  • Is responsible for the preparation of all formal communication and contract modifications requests (ex. budget modification) of the projects s/he manages.

Staff Management

  • Recruits the local staff to be employed in projects in compliance with the country’s rules/laws and with the COOPI’s regulation in the country;
  • Evaluate the local staff employed for projects and participate to the evaluation of his/her own project by making use of the organization’s tools, upon request by the direct supervisor;
  • Coordinate and supervise the work done by all the project staff, in compliance with the organization’s security procedures;
  • Is responsible for the initial and continuous training of local staff under his/her responsibility.

Assets management

  • Is responsible of the correct management of all goods purchased for the project;
  • Update the inventory for all goods purchased by the project in cooperation with the Logistician and the Project Administrator.

Institutional relations

  • In relation to the project of competence, communicate with the donors’ officers, the local authorities which are competent in the aspects related to the project, the project’s partners and beneficiaries, in compliance with the organization’s guidelines.

New projects’ writing

  • Upon request by the direct supervisor, and cooperating with the project staff, elaborate, write and prepare all necessary documents to present new projects, in accordance with the organization’s processes and procedures.

Requirements

Education/Experiences/Hard skills

  • Advanced degree in international cooperation, international relations, project management, or equivalent work;
  • At least three years experience in project management;
  • Solid knowledge of international donor reporting procedures / requirements, in particular AICS;
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and Italian;
  • Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Soft skills

  • Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills;
  • Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors;
  • Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills;
  • Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints.

Plus

  • Previous experience of working in a consortium;
  • Knowledge of Arabic language;
  • Previous experience in the Middle East and/or in conflict/post-conflict scenarios.

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.

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