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The Project Manager works under the responsibility and functional supervision of the Head of Programs (Child Protection – Protection Sector/MEAL). The PM will coordinate and collaborate with the Field Coordinator based in Geneina. The PM will also coordinate with the second Head of Programs (WASH & Emergency Response) plus the HQ technical department.

General Assignment: The PM is responsible for managing the overall activities, ensuring proper implementation, supervision, monitoring, reporting and budget follow-up. The Project Manager is responsible, in coordination with the Head of Programs (Child Protection – Protection/MEAL) for managing the staff dedicated to the project. Some representation and liaison with government line bureaus and humanitarian actors will also be expected.

Project management

Coordinates with the Heads Programs to develop and implement a response to assessed needs, in accordance with the country program strategic plan.
Responsible for oversight of the technical aspects of the implementation and coordination of the project, with support of Sudan technical team and HQ technical support.
Ensures that the project is implemented in a timely and professional manner, according to established objectives, goals, and indicators and in line with donor requirements and beneficiary needs.
Develop, implement and monitor the work plan, ensuring that activities reflect the commitments TGH made to the donor and the community.
Takes part in the Sudan Country Strategy Action Plan implementation commitments and reports on milestones
Supports Child Protection in technical designs and implementation.
Updates monitoring and planning tools, allowing to measure the progress, quality and impact of projects, to alert in case of slippage and to take corrective actions if necessary.
Capitalizes on information related to the project in order to justify activities to donors: donation certificates, completion certificates, training certificates, payment receipts….
Regularly assess needs and evaluate opportunities in order to adapt the response provided by TGH and anticipate new projects
Oversees partnerships with local NGOs in the framework of the project
Ensures that all project activities are delivered within acceptable budget thresholds.
Supports project teams in developing spending plans and tracking these against actual spending monthly.
Monitors Budget vs. Actual expenditure for the project monthly. Ensuring timely corrective action is taken to address any variances from planned expenditure schedule.
Participates in Grant Management Meetings and ensure resulting actions are followed up.
Supports implementation and monitoring of PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) in the project.
Ensure program teams facilitate awareness campaigns on PSEA to affected populations and local communities, the standards of conduct expected of TGH staff and partners, and the various mechanisms for reporting abuses or concerns related to PSEA, including contact information.

Project Knowledge Creation

Contributes to the project knowledge creation through the writing of activity sheets, design of relevant documentations, with the support of the Heads of Programs & HQ Technical Departments particularly focussed on Protection/Child Protection sector.
Carries out regular analysis of the relevance of the project scheme and suggests adaptation when needed.

Logistics and administration

Determines the Logistics (procurements; purchase, vehicles, etc.), Administrative and Financial needs related to the project (recruitments, payments, cash requests, etc.)
Prepares technical parts of tendering documents, participates in the follow up tendering process, prepares purchase requests and gives acceptance of payment.
Follows the expenses related to project activities and crosscheck with the administration department on a monthly basis.
Ensures that logistical, administrative and financial procedures linked to the project implementation are established and alerts their supervisor and relevant stakeholders if gaps are observed so that corrective action may be taken.
Follows up on all requested supplies by project team

Staff management

Is involved in the recruitment of the project team under their management.
Ensures that the administrative HR management of their team (daily attendance, leaves management) is well done in collaboration with the HR department.
Conducts project staff meetings on a regular basis and ensures good communication and coordination within the project team and with relevant project stakeholders.
Ensures that their team complies with TGH internal rules and takes disciplinary action when needed.
Provides project staff with an up-to-date job description, performance objectives, a needs-based competency-building plan and regular performance appraisals of all staff they are supervising.
Responsible for facilitating the competency and capacity-building of project team.
Plans, manages and supervises the work of the team.
Support and monitor that the conduct of TGH staff respects PSEA guidelines.

Internal coordination

Participates in monthly internal coordination meetings and communicates regularly with the Heads of Programs and the Field Coordinator.
Communicates regularly with Head of Programs – Child Protection – Protection/MEAL, the WASH Head of Programs and the HQ Technical Departments on the project evolution, the technical problems faced; the potential risks and proposes solutions.
Providing relevant communication on the project (pictures, video, success stories etc.).
Updates and disseminates internal project monitoring tools (monitoring of activities, purchases, expenses, ToRs and mission reports, monthly reports, evaluation reports, etc.)

Representation and external coordination

Represents TGH as required with donors, partners, local authorities and stakeholders involved in the implementation of the project
Maintains good relationships with other UN and NGO actors
Ensures regular presence in project-relevant sector meetings particularly in the Child Protection monthly cluster meetings and in others as needed.

Reporting and MEAL

Writes donor narrative reports and internal reports, including monthly updates of the project.
Responsible for gathering data and data analysis to report on contractual indicators and support learning and accountability to affected populations and other stakeholders in coordination with MEAL Manager
Conducts, supervises and writes needs assessment reports in coordination with MEAL Manager

Strategy/Project development

Participates in the development of new interventions based on identified needs
Participates in the writing of concept notes and project proposals as requested
Participates in Sudan Country Strategy development.
Identifies potential local partners (NGOs) and participates in building relationships with new partners and maintaining partnerships with existing partners.

Security

Contributes to ensuring compliance with safety rules at project sites and transmits all information relating to safety concerns to the Field Coordinator.
They ensure the application of security instructions on the base and by the teams deployed in the field

These responsibilities may be reviewed as field requirements change.

Profile

Educational background and experiences

University level degree or equivalent in the field
At least 3 years of humanitarian experience in the field, with at least 1 year in coordination position preferably in the following sectors: Food Security and Livelihoods and/or Education
Experience in managing emergency and early-recovery operations in challenging security environments and understanding of the humanitarian environment (standards, stakeholders and mechanisms).
Experience in fundraising, proposal writing, grant management and knowledge of procedures of main donor agencies: ECHO, European Union, OFDA/BHA, FCDO, AFD, UN Agencies or others

Skills

Capacity to represent TGH at high level coordination meetings with different stakeholders
Practice in designing and maintaining M&E systems, tools, quality data collection, analysis and use of M&E data for program decision making
Developed skills for work organization and tasks prioritization
Excellent communication and writing skills in English. Preferably competent user of French spoken and written
Experience of Arabic or Muslim countries and knowledge or Arabic language a distinct advantage
Proficient user of MS Office pack
Ability in successful team motivation, management and capacity building
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead a team of specialists from a range of fields.
Ability to work and support teams remotely, without diminishing oversight of projects

Personal Qualities

Strong commitment to humanitarian principles
Organized, diplomatic and pro-active approach
Autonomy and rigor
Good leadership

Information

Position: Project Manager – Child Protection / Protection

Country: Sudan – The position is based in Geneina, West Darfur State with frequent travel, as security permits, to TGH bases across West Darfur. In addition, regular trips to Khartoum will occur for coordination.

Duration: Eight (8) months – starting from August 2022, renewable – based on availability of funds

Place in the org. Chart: Under the direct responsibility of the Head of Programs (Child Protection – Protection/MEAL) and working in coordination and collaboration with the Field Coordinator based in Geneina and the Head of Programs (WASH).

Conditions: Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €1,900 to €2,600 depending on experience, monthly per diem 600 €, medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months. No family duty station.