Makani Project Manager

1. Key Responsibilities

A. Project Leadership & Coordination

Lead and manage the implementation of all Makani components across both centers:

CB-ECE

BLN 

ALP

RS

Youth BLN & Functional Skills

ECD & Nutrition (RISING package)

Digital Learning

Outreach, FPSS & Inclusion

Develop detailed implementation plans, activity calendars, and weekly/monthly targets.

Provide technical guidance to Center Managers and ensure alignment with UNICEF standards.

B. Staff Supervision & Performance Management

Supervise Center Managers and all technical staff ensuring quality, consistency, and accountability.

Conduct regular coordination meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.

Identify staff capacity-building needs and facilitate UNICEF-recommended trainings.

C. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Oversee monitoring systems and ensure accurate, timely feeding of reporting tools/ platforms. 

Conduct field visits to assess progress, quality, and compliance.

Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly narrative reports for management and UNICEF.

Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

D. Financial Management & Compliance

Coordinate with Finance Officer to monitor project expenditures and ensure compliance with donor rules.

Ensure there is no overlap or double charging and that all time allocations are documented.

Review procurement requests and ensure transparency & accountability.

E. Partnership, Liaison & Representation

Serve as the primary liaison with RTP and  UNICEF for all Makani-related coordination.

Participate in relevant sectoral meetings (Education & CP ).

Coordinate with municipalities, PHCs, schools, and community actors.

Build strong community acceptance and visibility for the project.

F. Safeguarding, Child Protection & Ethical Conduct

Uphold SFD, RTP and UNICEF PSEA, Safeguarding, and Child Protection standards.

Ensure all staff, volunteers, and facilitators comply with ethical and professional conduct.

Ensure all centers maintain safe, dignified, inclusive environments.

Report any safeguarding concern immediately following official procedures.

G. Risk Management & Problem Solving

Identify operational challenges, risks, and bottlenecks affecting program delivery.

Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Provide timely solutions to field challenges and emergencies.

2. Required Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Management, Development Studies, or related fields.

Minimum 3 years of experience in managing multi-component projects (preferably UNICEF-funded).

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Demonstrated expertise in education, youth development, or protection programming.

Excellent reporting, communication, and analytical skills.

Fluency in Arabic; good command of English required.

3. Core Competencies

Strategic planning & coordination

Accountability, transparency, and problem-solving

Decision-making and conflict management

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Ethical conduct and professional integrity.

4. Special Conditions

Travel between the two centers is required.

Participation in all UNICEF trainings (safeguarding, inclusion, education, digital learning, FPSS) is mandatory.