Syrian Voice And Accountability Project Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   Project Implementation Leadership:   To provide strategic leadership in the implementation of all aspects of the project and ensure attainment of key objectives of the project, as outlined in the project document across all locations Ensure that the advisory board, which include Oxfam Humanitarian Representative, Partners directors and Oxfam, are regularly updated on the progress of the programme and any issues that might impede the successful implementation of the programme. Lead on preparation of relevant implementation plans in consultation with partners. Prepare regular management and operational reports covering the achievement of key milestones agreed in plans Liaison with all key stakeholders to ensure that all parties play their part in the execution of agreed actions. Provide backstopping and technical support to partners as required, whilst leading on the regional component of the programme Ensure that the project creatively adapts to the changing context in the region Lead on the Syrian Voice and Accountability Project review events and ensure that adequate documentation of various aspects of the Voice programme is ensured Regular monitoring of the projectimplementation through monitoring field visits     Budget Responsibilities:                                                     Manage, monitor and review operational budgets covering all aspects of the project on a monthly basis, explaining any over or under-expenditures. Ensure corrective action is taken across all targeted locations based on budget, expenditure and forecast Ensure that resources are correctly allocated  and spent as per agreed plans of operation     Donor Reporting and Relations:   Collect, analyse and develop progress reports for donors in consultation with partners and Oxfam voice team. In consultation with the Regional Programme Funding Team to ensure that communication with donors is effective and regular. Ensure programme compliance with the donor requirements, including procurement guidelines, as stipulated in the funding agreement     Advocacy and Communication Strategies:   Ensure communication with all key stakeholders. Provide leadership on development of regional advocacy work and media campaigns. Ensure delivery of all regional support aspects of the programme with respect to advocacy and capacity building across all locations.   Human resource management:   Work in close collaboration with the other members of Voice team, with line management responsibility for the following team members: Project Officer, Advocacy and Media Officer. Support the team to set performance objectives and to ensure delivery of the objectives as agreed Follow up on the progress of the attainment of objectives through 1:1 and regular team meetings   Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:   Work with all stakeholders to ensure that there is regular, participatory review and reflection on successes and challenges in order to improve effectiveness, share good practice and increase impact of the programme Ensure effective systems are in place to gather and analyse information on programme outputs and outcomes at all levels   SKILLS AND COMPETENCE: Essential MA degree in development, gender, protection and/or any other relevant fields Significant demonstrable experience of management of multidimensional, complex, donor-funded programmes/projects  Fluency in written/spoken Arabic and English  Gender development, protection background and/or women’s right background  Understanding/experience of programme implementation principles and their practical application - gained internationally and/or in the region in the NGO sector  Successful track record of developing and delivering innovative programmes that deliver practical results for poor people  Ability to form trusting, effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders  Line management experience  Highly flexible in style with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex/ambiguous operational problems  Experience of working in a multicultural team environment with both national/global staff  Prepared to undertake regular travel to offices in the field  Desirable   Experience of working in insecure environments and adhering to security protocols (D) Experience in protection and accountability programmes (D)