Project Manager

The Program Manager performs the following tasks:   A.     Responsibilities The Project Manager is responsible for independently managing the projects for the      Syria/Iraq Project, in accordance with the project goals and activities      agreed with the partner and/or agreements with the superior. providing professional advice to partners      and cooperating with important stakeholders   B.     Tasks 1.      Professional advisory services The Project Manager advises partner institution(s) in      identifying needs, developing concepts and strategies, and provides      technical input. contributes to preparing and implementing      the coordination process, project/program activities and work in the      regions. formulates job descriptions and terms of      reference and selects third parties in the course of carrying out      project/program activities in consultation with Head of Office. monitors the development and implementation      of project/program plans and activities in close consultation with partners. organizes and participates in official      events in consultation with Head of Office, meetings, workshops, seminars      and other events on issues related to the project/program’s area of      activity. develops and monitors project progress and      the activities of BMs and IBs, including narrative and financial      reporting, reviews reports and documents on the progress of project/program,      identifies bottlenecks and recommends alternative options to the Superior. drafts periodical articles, fact sheets and reports. prepares and implements educational activities like i.e. organizing visiting delegations to and from Germany and the EU. contributes to the regular planning updates. communicates with KAS headquarters and other regional KAS offices.   2.      Networking and cooperation The Project Manager ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners and other KAS offices in the region; cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project/program environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships. contributes to updating and following up of the homepage of the KAS Syria/Iraq office. communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project/program. travels (abroad) in the region, in accordance      with project requirements.   3.      Knowledge management The Program Manager draws up reports and presentation documents. formulates appropriate input for various      project/program reports including annual reports, and contributes to the      other reports required by the Superior. files relevant documents related to the      project/program according to KAS rules (i.e. in Favorit).    C.     Required qualifications, competences and experience Qualifications Masters/MSc in Social Sciences (preferred fields are Political Science, International Affairs, Sociology or Modern History) with a focus on the Near and Middle East’s political situation. Professional experience 2 years’ professional experience in a      comparable position Other knowledge, additional competences fluent written and oral knowledge in Arabic,      German and English languages. basic knowledge of French desirable. a wide interest and willingness of increasing      one’s knowledge of political, social and economic situation in Syria and Iraq,      with focus on developments in the Kurdistan Region and the situation of      minority Christians there. willingness to upskill as required by the      tasks to be performed – corresponding      measures are agreed with the Superior. ability for team work within an      international team.