Team Leader – Remote Assistance Program

Competencies:  Ability to work independently and with  effective leadership High level of all aspects of managerial experience, including managing multi-million dollar budgets. Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of CARE. Strong knowledge of the project management cycle and tools and support processes and systems (finance, HR, logistics) Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CARE's core values and humanitarian principles. Ability to operate effectively under circumstances including stress and high security risks. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner Experience of security management in high volatile context Knowledge of the region and the Syrian crisis context  Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks Responsibility #1: Project Management and Implementation Coordinate timely and effective implementation of the remote program in accordance with contractual donor agreements including budget monitoring Ensure adequate monitoring, reporting and acquittal of remote assistance activities in accordance with CARE and donors guidelines and procedures. Assess continuously programming and relates support needs in collaboration with  partners and project managers and adjust accordingly Coordinate the development of new concept notes, proposals and budgets in liaison with the RA team and partners as well as with the Deputy Country Directors for Program and Program Support and Fundraising & Grants Coordinator. Maintain detailed and regular tracking of the developing humanitarian situation, with the collaboration with the Safety & Security Manager and partners and adjust activities accordingly. Responsibility #2: Logistics / Finance / Administration Ensure  diligent compliance with donor  and organizational requirements and that  related administrative, financial and logistical procedures and tools are put in place and carried out effectively and efficiently Control accurate budget management and financial reporting and all related financial oversight measures Ensure supporting documents are complete and in compliance with CARE and donor regulations and procedures.  Responsibility #3: General Management and Leadership Ensure adequate information flow within the remote assistance team Effectively manage the team and  ensure individual and team performance appraisal and development   Lead the recruitment of new/additional staff and follow up on any disciplinary or related requirements in collaboration with the Program Support Officer and Country Director. Set clear vision and leadership for the development of the remote programs   Responsibility #4: Representation Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with partners, other (I)NGO’s, UN agencies, host government, bilateral and multilateral donors, and other principle stakeholders. Participate on a regular basin all relevant in-country meetings, be collaborative and build a strong relationship with all partners working in the area Represent CARE’s RA program at all regional and other meetings and other events as appropriate and agreed with the CIL Country Director. Responsibility #5: Safety and Security Management In order to mitigate risk to implementing partners, ensure appropriate safety and security assessments and good practice are maintained in close collaboration with the partners and the Safety and Security Manager Proactively monitor the political, military and security situation and adjust planning accordingly Responsibility #6: Reporting Ensure regular sharing of planning, strategy, reporting and implementation information with senior CIL and other CARE managers. Coordinate timely and accurate narrative and budgetary reporting to donors, the Lead Member and Region Responsibility #7: Capacity building Ensure good coordination and information flow between CARE’s remote assistance team and partners. Lead efforts by the remote assistance team in regularly analyzing and following the needs of partners in terms of technical, organizational, security & safety and other needs in promoting improved standard and practice. Assure consistent efforts to support institutional strengthening of partners.