Job Summary:                      

The incumbent would be required to design, manage, monitor and evaluate the Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRM) progammes in Sindh province in conjunction with local partner organisations while coordinating with relevant stakeholders. S/he will also lead any emergency response that may be required in the province. The Programme Manager will ensure that programme quality standards are adhered to and implemented at provincial level.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.    To supervise and guide the design of Concern’s Sindh programme in accordance with Concern’s policies/ guidelines and in collaboration with local partner organisations

2.    Ensure that programmes are implemented according to the approved donor agreements, proposals (including budget) and are consistent with Concern’s methodologies, values, the Concern- Country Programme and Organization Strategic Plans

3.    To assist in the identification and appraisal of local partner organisations according to Concern’s criteria, processes and strategic objectives

4.    To prepare and monitor programme budgets in consultation with partners and finance team

5.    To prepare high quality written and verbal reports and presentations in relation to the programme

6.    To methodologically monitor and evaluate the programme. In close coordination with PQLS unit, ensure that appropriate programme planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation systems are in place at the provincial level.

7.    To prepare programme proposals for submission to potential donors and Concern.

8.    To manage the data collection and assessment process in the development of new projects in collaboration with local partner organisations.

9.    To manage the relevant aspects of the programme according to the programme design and ensuring Organization and partner organisations are meeting their commitments under partnership agreements and as per donor guidelines.

10.  To prepare Project Agreements and Memorandum of Understandings with partner organisations that clearly define roles and responsibilities

11.  To identify programme staffing needs and assist in the recruitment of programme personnel

12.  To manage, supervise and support Organization programme staff using performance monitoring and appraisal tools 

13.  To incorporate capacity building of programme staff, partner organisations and communities into all aspects of programming

14.  To provide input into other Organization programmes and strategic planning as required

15.  To contribute positively in Senior Management Team meetings.

16.  To liaise with relevant government and non-government agencies and represent Organization in various fora.

17.  To ensure timely and appropriate response to any emergency/disaster in the Sindh province that fulfil Concern’s criteria.

Relationship:

Liaises with, Local and International NGOs, Donors, Government, UN agencies as well as all stakeholders related to the Sindh Programme.

Problem Solving/Work Environment:

·         Excellent analytical and problem solving skills and decision-making capacity

·         Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines

·         Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions

Accountability:

In carrying out the above duties, Organization approved procedures must be followed at all times. The Programme Manager will be accountable for all the human resources, assets and programme budget in the province.

Authority:

As per the delegation limits

Special Circumstances:

Sometimes has to operate in risky environments/areas. Organization has an early warning system for all possible risks. In case of emergency/disaster in Sindh, the Programme Manager is required to undertake assessments and respond.

Performance Standards:

Based on the above mentioned Duties & Responsibilities, specific performance standards will be worked out in consultation between Director of Programmes and Programme Manager - Sindh.

Organization Staff Code of Conduct and Programme Participant Protection Policy

Organization has a staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Organization Staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected from them. In this context staff has the responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standard in day to day conduct in their work place in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.

Any candidate offered a job with Organization will be expected to sign the Programme participant Protection Policy and the Organization Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract employment.

Any breach of Organization Staff Code of Conduct or the Programme participant Protection Policy by employees of Organization during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including dismissal.