Project Manager

  The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the overall implementation of an Education project funded by UNICEF and in partnership with two other NGO’s. The project aims to build a supportive, protective and healthy learning environment for children through empowering school staff, parents, community and Ministry of Education. The project will take place in four schools of Akkar and will continue supporting concerned stakeholders in 4 other schools of Akkar already concerned by similar activities last year. The project manager will be based in Mada’s office in Beirut with field visits to Akkar.    Internal interfaces -      Executive Coordinator -      Financial Administrator -      Monitoring and Evaluation Officer -      Project Coordinator -      Field Officers/Coaches     External interfaces -      Donor -      Partner NGO’s ARC and IQRA -      Representatives of Ministry of Education -      School staff -      Committee members -      Parents -      Local community -      Students   OVERALL MISSION : MANAGE THE OVERALL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT IN LINE WITH THE M&E PLAN AND CLOSELY COORDINATING WITH PARTNER NGO'S TO GUARANTEE TAHT ACTIONS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MADA'S AND UNICEF'S GUIDELINES AND FINANCIAL PROCEDURES   Project Management Responsibilities: Prepare and oversee the implementation of the project as already planned, ensuring the timely delivery of a quality project in close coordination and with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. Ensure appropriate budget management practices are followed by the three partners and all financial reporting practices are in line with donor requirements in coordination with the Financial Coordinator Track monthly financial reports and work to prevent cost overruns and under-runs on projected expenditures Identify gaps in funding and plan for resource mobilization to address these gaps to ensure the highest impact possible Foresee necessary modifications and establish related communication with funding agency Produce progress, interim and final narrative reports to donor and ensure their timely submission; review and approve financial reports provided by the financial and administrative coordinator Draft Terms of References, contracts, Memorandum of Understanding, etc… Recruit Mada’s project staff and trainers and consultants and monitor their quality of work Draft Terms of References, contracts, Memorandum of Understanding, etc…   Partnership Management and Coordination Responsibilities: Initiate the establishment of a Project Management Unit (PMU) consisting of the most senior staff members working on the project with each of the partner organisations. Organize and facilitate monthly meeting of the PMU to report on progress, discuss challenges faced and changes in the operational context Liaise with donor, partners and staff and ensure a proper flow of information and communication both internally and externally Participate in U.N interagency coordination meetings and NGO sector coordination groups Conduct regular field monitoring visits to ensure proper implementation of planned activities    Team Work and Staff Supervision Responsibilities: Supervise Project Coordinator and support his coordination work with field officers  Organize monthly meetings with the Mada’s project staff  Actively support team cohesion and a positive work environment Participate in Mada’s coordination meetings