RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Job Responsibility #1 Program Implementation and Quality                                                          %40 

• Manage budgets effectively to ensure programs remain on scope, on target and on budget.
• Manage the successful and timely implementation and completion of projects, to ensure effective and accountable outputs and outcomes
• Support/oversee program coordinators in the delivery of all programs in accordance with grant agreements, objectives and milestones, timeframes and on budget
• Responsible for oversight of Area programs budget holder for most programming; hold individual budget holders accountable to accurately and efficiently manage their individual projects and grants. Ensure monthly BvA (Budget vs Actual) and DIP (Detailed Implementation Plan) meetings are held.
• Responsible for the implementation of the Project Cycle Management. 
• Support Program Coordinators to develop, adapt and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems that enhance program effectiveness and quality.
• Working with the Program Coordinators, ensure appropriate and timely grant spending to achieve program goals, including procurement, use and distribution of supplies and resources.
• Support the submission of timely, accurate and well-written donor reports and other reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with technical specialists to ensure the managed projects meet the desired outcomes.
• Work closely with Area operations teams, especially the Area Operations manager to ensure that area programs activities are closely aligned with programmatic goals
• Provide guidance to the program team regarding tools and strategies to ensure that programming is based on input from communities, a thorough understanding of the context, and technical best practices.
• Provide regular mentoring of field staff to ensure all programs outcomes are delivered effectively accountably
• Ensure that donor compliance rules are well understood and incorporated, drawing on support from internal control and compliance director where needed
• Identify key areas for improvements in these processes and practices and work to push them forward.
• Play an active role in preparing for internal and external audits; ensure recommendations related to operations are followed and take all necessary measures to address audit findings.
• Share responsibilities with Area manager for representation and discussions with key partners, coordination fora, local authorities etc.
• Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and consistent with CARE' relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan
• Responsible of ensuring that project specific gender action plans (GAP) and “do no harm” approaches is planned and implemented throughout the project cycle and mitigation measures and re-adaptation of the program/budget occurs, with close support of the Gender/Protection Specialist and other staff as relevant.

Job Responsibility #2 Program Development                                                                              %25

• Develop and implement needs assessment plans in close coordination with the MEAL, Program Quality Department and the Cross Border Program department.
• Lead on developing sector program plans, under the supervision of the Area manager and in consultation with relevant Program Managers, for CARE’s direct implementation. This include leading on identifying critical needs, identifying potential target locations and program areas where CARE adds specific value
• Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues into design and implementation including gender, non-discrimination, protection and child safeguarding.
• Work with colleagues in country office program team to identify funding opportunities and develop competitive, responsive proposals that meet internal standards, apply CARE’s global strategy and are donor compliant
• Oversee and contribute, as necessary, the Area level program proposal processes and preparation of timely and high-quality progress reports, program reports, and donor reports, coordinating with the relevant CO teams.
• Engage closely with the Business Development team throughout the project cycle.
• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and extracting and implementing key learnings from project implementation.
• Promote synergies and ensure the overall coherence and relevance of multi-sectoral response.

Job Responsibility #3 Staff Management, Capacity Building                                                       %20

• Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting quarterly performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Holds high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least bi-weekly.
• Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.

Job Responsibility #4 Emergency preparedness & response.                                                         %15

• Assist in the design of emergency preparedness procedures ensuring Area Office readiness to respond to emergencies within the designated portfolio/areas.
• Support scale up to respond to emergencies within the designated portfolio/areas or as requested by the AM / ACD, as per CARE’s categorization requirements, in line with global emergency goals and benchmarks as well as organizational plans and policies
• Support with the plan and implementation of scale down /transition post response within the designated portfolio/areas or as requested by AM.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

Required

• University Degree in Management, Business Administration, or related field, preferred. Technical degree or certification in related field with significant applicable experience.

Desired

• A Master’s Degree in a related field

Experience

Required

• At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian experience, including at least 3 years specifically focused on managing direct implementation programs.
• Experience with managing multisector projects as program manager in at least two of the following sectors: Food security, Livelihoods, WASH, Shelter, Protection, or Emergency response.
• Established success in managing teams working remotely, under difficult conditions, with less-than-ideal communications systems
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures.
• Proven experience with management and supervision of large teams and budgets in challenging and insecure environments, and interest in building the capacity of teams.
• Specific experience in designing project proposals for different donors.

Desired

• Experience in do-no-harm approaches in a humanitarian context, preferably in Syrian context
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with policies, protocols, and procedures of international NGO’s and donor agencies.
• Proficient in USAID rules and regulations; prior experience working on USAID (including OFDA, FFP) funded programs preferred and other donors such as GFFO, ECHO, etc
• Strong writing skills and proven track record of high quality policy briefs and reports

Technical Skills

Required

• Can-Do Attitude
• Strong grasp of all stages of program cycle management and quality standards in humanitarian programming, including safeguarding and accountability mechanisms.
• Highly skilled in organizing large-scale, fast-paced, responsive field programs.
• Solid ability to provide team-building, coaching, and development for staff as well as encourage cross-functional collaboration and cooperation.
• Advanced professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, and knowledge of IT system.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of CARE. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills
• Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to handle a high workload and to work independently. 
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure.
• Ability to work well in unstable and changing security environments.
• Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Strong skills in inter-personal communications, able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-actor environment.
• Strong skills in written communication, including effective report writing
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work effectively across a wide variety of cultural contexts.
• Ability to communicate ideas in a culturally-sensitive manner and conducive to their practical application
• Fluent both in Arabic and English.

Desired

• Turkish language skills is desired.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Employment is subject to the possession of valid identification documents (passport, residency card, temporary protection card, etc.) and successfully obtaining permission to work by the Government of Turkey (work permit). CARE will submit the work permit application on behalf of the selected candidate after the job offer accepted. Candidate can start to work for CARE only after the work permit is received. Failure to provide the required documents or rejection of a work permit application by the Government of Turkey will result in your employment offer being rescinded.