Care International Looking for Deputy Director – Programs at Amman, Jordan Full Time

Job Description and Requirements
Job Summary

The Syria Resilience Consortium (SRC) was formed by six INGOs in 2016 to equip individuals, families, and communities in Syria with the tools and skills for a better economic future, and as of December 2022 reached over 2.89 million people across the whole of Syria. From the start of 2023, the new Consortium comprises three member organizations – CARE, IRC and Mercy Corps. These agencies bring together and build on diverse experience inresilience programming, including urban and rural livelihoods, women’s economic empowerment and social norm change, climate adaptation, market-system strengthening, gender and inclusion, social cohesion and protection.

The Consortium is seeking a highly skilled Deputy Director – Programs to join the Program Management Unit. S/He will be responsible for oversight, coordination and leadership of the Consortium’s program portfolio. The Deputy Director – Programs will ensure that the Consortium’s programs are meeting donor requirements and partners are implementing effective and quality programming within budget; will lead coordination and communication with partners on program design and delivery for current and new programs; will help partners address program issues that require guidance from the PMU; and will support the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) team in the PMU to deliver high-quality donor reporting. S/He will work closely with MEAL and Finance colleagues in the PMU to ensure the functions and responsibilities of the PMU are carried out successfully.

The Deputy Director – Programs will have over 8 years’ experience in program and portfolio management, donor reporting and project design, preferably in livelihoods and resilience-related programs. Experience with programming in Syria preferred, or a demonstrated understanding of the context in Syria. S/He will be highly organized to manage multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously, and be able to lead and collaborate with partners and PMU colleagues to achieve deliverables.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Job Responsibility 1 Program management and coordination            40% of time: 

Establish and implement systems to ensure program implementation is on time, on target and within budget using effective program monitoring processes.
Lead and oversee the process with the Finance and MEAL teams for partner submissions and consolidation of budgets, results frameworks and workplans across all Consortium programs.
Work with Consortium partners to review and reflect on implementation and progress, and lead adjustments to program design and activities as required to improve quality of programming and meet donor requirements.
Lead the partners Member Representative group for communication and coordination on programmatic issues and grant management.
Secure technical expertise required to provide cross-Consortium guidance and strengthen program quality.
For new grants, lead the inception phase to ensure deliverables are met, and systems and processes are developed with partners for regular oversight and communication with the PMU. 

Job Responsibility 2   Donor reporting        30% of time:
Coordinate the preparation of donor reporting and ensure systems are in place, being reviewed and fine-tuned to facilitate quality reporting.
Coordinate and work with PMU colleagues and Consortium partners to complete reporting requirements within submission deadlines for Consortium grants (including editing, reviewing and drafting report submissions).
Support the MEAL team to manage assessments and studies as necessary (e.g. Baseline studies, Evaluations, impact studies, learning papers, etc.)

Job Responsibility 3   Proposal development      15% of time:

Working with the Consortium Director, coordinate the PMU and partners on development and drafting of concept notes and proposals for new donors.
Provide technical input and oversight for design of new programs, ensuring alignment to the Consortium Theory of Change and strategy.

Job Responsibility 4    Technical leadership        15% of time:

Lead technical discussion with partners and manage relevant task forces to ensure the Consortium is delivering quality technical programs and providing technical thought leadership.
Support with the coordination and preparation of information, presentations, documentations, etc. for internal and external representation purposes, coordination meetings, and other events.
Support the MEAL team and partners in identifying and undertaking research initiatives to advance learning and strengthen impact of the Consortium’s programming.

Problem Solving

Why things are done is known, but what has to be done and how to do it are not defined. Situations are variable and the incumbent’s response will involve analysis, problem definition, development of alternatives, and making recommendations. He or she will face and address problems that are typically non-recurring. 

Comments: The position will regularly face issues and challenges from partners, donors and the changing context in Syria which will vary and not have clear solutions. The position will be required to understand the problem, use their existing knowledge and experience from similar programming, gather information and analyze information from different sources, consider the alternatives and make decisions on the best course of action and be able to communicate these with Consortium partners and donors.

Qualifications (Know How)

Required:

BA/BSc in international relations, development, economics, policy, or related degrees (or equivalent combination of education and work experience).

Desired:

MA/MSc in related fields.
Specialized education in any fields related to resilience programming (gender, protection, climate change, agriculture and livestock, skills training, protection, WASH, market systems, infrastructure)

Experience / Technical Skills

Required:

At least 8 years’ experience in multi-sectoral program management in the humanitarian / international development sector with INGOs;
Previous experience working in Syria and/or demonstrated understanding of the Syrian context;
Experience coordinating in consortia or with multiple partners;
High level of organization and prioritization skills – able to handle and achieve multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously;
Effective verbal and written communication;
Technical experience in an area of focus for the Consortium’s programming: e.g. agriculture / livestock, livelihoods, gender, climate change, vocational training, food security, market systems strengthening, social cohesion, protection, renewable energy, etc;
Results and output focused;
Excellent writing and speaking standards in English; donor reporting and funding proposal writing experience essential (preferably with FCDO and other donors);
Ability to work well with diverse teams, build trust and respect among colleagues;
Ability to make decisions and take accountability for decisions;
Team player, willing to ‘get stuck in’ on whatever tasks are required.

Desired:

Understanding of resilience approaches and programming in Syria;
Experience in leading workshops and staff capacity-building
Spoken and written Arabic language skills

Competencies:

 Creativity,Cross Cultural Sensitivity,Drive for Results,Integrity and Trust,Interpersonal Savvy, Listening,Organizing, Perseverance, Priority Setting,Problem Solving,Time Management,Written Communication,Reporting Skills,Effective communication,Initiative/Pro-activeness,Attention to details

Freedom to Act / Impact:

Takes full and total responsibility.