Programme Manager

CESVI

Reporting Lines:

The Gaza Programme Manager reports to the Head of Programmes OPT.

The Gaza Programme Manager is the Line Manager of the sector coordinators based in Gaza (WASH, Solid Waste Management, Site Management, Protection) and of the Accountability and Referral Officer. S/he works in synergy with the Logistic Manager, the HR Coordinator, the Security Manager and the Finance Manager.

Duty station:

Amman or remote (from home), with missions to Jordan/oPt.

Scope Of Position:

The Gaza Programme Manager is responsible of smooth, transparent and efficient management of CESVI Gaza Response portfolio, in coordination with CESVI team in Gaza, CESVI OPT Senior Management Team and Finance Department.

Strategy and Programme

• Ensure continuous context and needs analysis, and communication of relevant updates on a regular basis to HoP and HoM.
• Lead on identification of needs and organisation of assessments of humanitarian needs in camps, shelters, and communities.
• Ensure timely implementation of projects and activities included in CESVI programme as per contracts and workplans, both in Budget Holder role for selected projects, particularly on Site Management, and as line manager of other Budget Holders
• Support the HoP in designing the country strategy through the SMT.
• Daily follow-up on Gaza activities; communicate and address challenges to HoP and/or HoM.
• Contribute to new project design and proposal development processes in WASH, Site Management, Solid Waste Management, and Protection.
• Ensure effective collaboration with other partners and stakeholders in the field.
• Participate in coordination meetings on behalf of CESVI when needed.
• Report to HoP on weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc basis on project implementation, including achievements, challenges, and mitigations.

2. Coordination and Representation

• Attend field-based (Gaza) coordination meetings (JHOC, ABC, etc.), either in presence or remotely.
• Coordinate with key field actors, both directly and through the sector coordinators (OCHA, Site Management, WASH and Protection Clusters, donors, AIDA).

3. Staff Management

• Project staff supervision and management in Gaza.
• Identification, organisation, and, when appropriate, delivery of training to staff in Gaza.
• In coordination with HoP and HoM, ensure the selection of national staff needed for the implementation of project activities.

4. Monitoring and Accountability

• Ensure application of CESVI's emergency MEAL processes as agreed with Donors, by acting as a bridge between Program and MEAL Departments, in coordination with the HoP and the Regional MEAL Advisor.
• Support the evaluation of the activities carried out in the country and the capitalisation and dissemination of achievements and best practices within CESVI.

5. Support Functions Management

• Ensure appropriate management of financial means, forecast, budget, and spending, ensuring value for money in coordination with Financial Manager.
• Ensure follow-up on project HR processes in coordination with HR Coordinator OPT.
• Ensure support and planning for all procurement, movement, and other logistics needs in coordination with the Log-Supply Chain Manager.