Job Title

Project Manager

No. of Position

01

Salary

Between (PKR 130,000 – 160,000) based on experience and qualification

Duty Station

Peshawar, PHQ.

Purpose of this Position

The Programme Manager will lead the field teams in the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of GRC-supported projects in various disaster-prone communities of KP province. The programme manager will work in close coordination with the GRC counterpart to plan, design and implement and quality assurance of various activities to broadly achieve the agreed project objective. In doing so, s/he must adhere to PRCS/GRC standards, policies and regulations and will assure the highest standards of service delivery and accountability, thus contributing to the overall efficient and effective implementation of project activities to achieve the strategic objectives of PRCS in the province.

Functions & Responsibilities

Overall:

1.     Responsible for the implementation and all other relevant processes of the GRC supported projects, like financial supervision, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, in close coordination with the GRC Program Coordinator and PRCS Provincial Secretary and PRCS counterparts at district levels

2.     Lead planning, designing and implementation of project activities to ensure the achievement of project results. This includes but is not limited to the development of the quarterly plan of actions, activity budgets, and cash requests.

3.     Responsible to ensure the quality-of-service delivery and constant engagement with relevant stakeholders including line departments and the community through field monitoring

4.     To prepare results based periodic narrative and financial reports for donors and PRCS

5.     Ensure compliance to Protection Gender and Inclusion (PGI) standards during implementation of project activities

6.     Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Finance and Administration:

1. Monitor and review project budget- prepare periodic budget overviews and plans in consultation with the GRC finance department.
2. Review vouchers and financial documentations to ensure compliance and transparency
3. Support and facilitate project related procurements.

Coordination and Planning:

1. Communicate and consult regularly with the relevant PRCS counterparts (at district, provincial and national level) and GRC team
2. Network and coordinate regularly in a proactive way with all relevant stakeholders and organisations inside and outside the Red Cross movement in close coordination with the Provincial Secretary and GRC Program Coordinator.
3. Support the identification, development and writing of proposals in both development and emergency situations

Capacity Building:

1. Build and enhance the capacity of Project Staff in reporting and project administration.
2. Supervise recruitment, training and management of local staff and volunteers and coach on the job where necessary
3. Conduct regular visits to actual and potential project areas in the province
4. Monitoring and reporting:
5. Ensure regular monitoring visits, in coordination with GRC program coordinator, to project areas to collect information about project activities and the views for the beneficiaries in line with established Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) mechanism.
6. Ensure timely narrative and financial reporting as per GRC and donors’ guidelines
7. Proactively support the GRC program coordinator regarding the preparation and implementation of the quarterly and annual Plans of Action for all projects under your supervision.
8. Ensure and support the execution of baseline and end line surveys, mid-term and final evaluations and reviews where and when applicable. 

Human Resources:

1. Manage PRCS project staff in coordination with Provincial Secretary and GRC Programme Coordinator.
2. Identify training needs and provide training and coaching for staff and counterparts.
3. Undertake staff appraisals with the guidance of HR department

Eligibility Criteria

Education

§  A relevant masters or post-graduate degree; social sciences, disaster risk management, development studies, environmental sciences, project management.

§  A good understanding of Disaster Risk Management landscape of Pakistan, Strong project management and proven coordination skills.

Experience

§  Minimum of five years’ of mid-level managerial experience in relevant field preferably with thematic focus on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) or climate change adaptation.

§  Experience of working for a humanitarian aid organisation.

§  Red Cross/Red Crescent knowledge and experience

Skills/Competencies

§  Ability to ensure stakeholders engagement 

§  Excellent knowledge in MS Office and writing skill

§  Good negotiation skills and demonstrated ability of conflict resolution

§  Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

§  Strong interpersonal skills and good understanding of the global organizations

§  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to make independent decisions

§  Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Languages      

§  Fluent in Urdu both in oral and writing

§  Ability to understand and speak Pushto language

§  Excellent command of English language both in oral and writing.

Travelling

§  Able to travel always and within short notice, work outside normal working hours, as the situation requires and under stressful working condition.

Age Limit

Upto 45 years

Domicile

KP

Duration

Till 31st December 2022 (extendable) subject to future requirements and availability of funding.

Terms and Conditions

• Selection will be made on merit
• Applications with incomplete information will not be entertained.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/Interview.
• Original documents must be produced at the time of test/Interview.
• PRCS is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• No TA/DA will be admissible
• Pakistan Red Crescent Society reserves the right to postponed or even cancel the whole process.