Senior Program Officer – Bab Al-Hawa Office At Islamic Relief


VACANCY REFERENCE: SPO-BA-053

JOB SUMMARY

JOB PURPOSE:

Oversee and coordinate daily operations within the designated area. Directly supervise field officers, communicate with program coordinators, and ensure compliance with organizational policies. Provide leadership, optimize program efficiency, manage budgets, and foster collaboration to achieve the organization’s mission and objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Directly supervising the field officers and ensuring that the activities are progressing as planned.
  2. Communicating with the program coordinator in Turkey and office manager updating them on the activities, as well as bringing up any issues that could potentially impact the project’s results to the attention of relevant management.
  3. Planning and following up on all FSL, Shelter WASH non-food project implementations on the ground, ensuring that IR policies and procedures are followed.
  4. Ensuring that the standards for each project are applied as planned already through the preparation of the project after the discussion with the project coordinator.
  5. Providing leadership and guidance to a team of employees to ensure that goals are met and objectives are achieved.
  6. Developing and implementing strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s programs and services.
  7. Ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulations.
  8. Managing and monitoring program budgets and resources.
  9. Collaborating with other departments to ensure effective communication and coordination.
  10. Developing and maintaining relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
  11. Conducting performance evaluations of employees and providing coaching and feedback as needed.
  12. Assuring that team members have the necessary education and training to effectively participate on the team.
  13. Providing regular reports to the management team.
  14. Conducting regular risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of project operations and personnel.
  15. Monitoring and evaluating the progress and impact of projects, collecting data and preparing reports for donors and Management.
  16. Leading and facilitating meetings with team members, partners, and stakeholders to foster collaboration and address challenges.
  17. Implementing quality control measures to ensure that project deliverables meet the organization’s standards.
  18. Managing and resolving conflicts within the team and among project stakeholders in a diplomatic and constructive manner.
  19. Ensuring that all project-related documentation and records are accurately maintained and easily accessible for audits and reporting purposes.

Personal Specification (Experience / Education/Skills- Essential)

  • Minimum 4 years of related experience with NGOs.
  • University degree in Business Administration or related study
  • Strong communication, interpersonal & technical skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Ability to take initiatives if required.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively as well as display professionalism and confidence.
  • To be ready to work overtime.
  • Able to work effectively under, & adapt to, difficult conditions
  • Good report writing skills is must
  • Familiarity of monitoring & evaluation instruments & documents is preferable
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Willingness & ability to travel within inside & outside the country

Language

  • Arabic and English (written and spoken) is a must.

IT skills

  • Very Good computer skills.
  • Proficiency in MS office and the ability to use software necessary for project management and reporting. (Word and Excel are must)

Personal Attributes

  • The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
  • The post holder must show a good understanding and sympathy with the Islamic Values and Principles. A commitment to IRW’s Vision, Mission, and values is also essential
  • Be honest and trustworthy.
  • Be respectful and flexible.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity and demonstrate sound work ethics.

How to apply

Application procedure:

  • If you are reliable, service-minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by completing the application form from the following link before the closing date.
  • Interested applicants that possess the personal specifications mentioned above may apply by completing the job application on the following link before 6th Oct 2024 at 5:00 pm. before the closing date.
  • Please complete all the fields in the application link and submit it before the deadline, as any incomplete or late application will be refused.
  • Submitting this application does not represent any responsibility on the organization of any kind, and the organization has the right to set standards as it deems appropriate for the job according to the information available about all applicants, and to select candidates who will attend a job interview from among the applicants by those standards.

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