Program Manager (m/f/d) “Rural Rehabilitation Initiative”
JOB-ID: P1533V4868J03
Führungskraft - Befristet
Job description
Since 2011 the Syrian people are suffering from a civil war fought among various oppositional factions and regime forces, in a conflict characterized by growing political complexity, increasing violence and massive human rights violations. The humanitarian situation of the people afflicted with the conflict has rapidly become critical. Particularly those areas controlled by the Syrian opposition suffer from an acute supply crisis. Rudimentary public structures are not able to cope with the dire needs of the population. The aim of the project "Rural Rehabilitation Initiative in Syria" is to strengthen the population's resilience in the agriculture. livelihood and water sector. All measures are remotely managed from Turkey and implemented in Syria by partners, usually Syrian NGOs registered abroad and with staff in Turkey and in Syria
Your tasks
- Technical, financial and organizational management and further development of the project
- Budget management, acquisition of new project funds, reporting to the donors
- Coordination of the consulting services and work of the team as well as coordination with the donors, the other projects of the GIZ Syria Portfolio, the GIZ regional division in the headquarters and with external agencies
- Planning, Management and Monitoring of the project activities to achieve the project goals
- Management, technical support and quality assurance of results of national and international project staff Support of professional development.
- Management and follow-up of ad-hoc consulting services
- Quality assurance according to the GIZ and donors’ requirements
- Coordination of all project-related communication, in cooperation with the relevant interfaces in the company, and participation in the GIZ sectoral networks.
Your profile
- University degree or professional qualification in economics, political sciences or in the agricultural / water sectors
- Several years of professional experience in the implementation of complex projects in the international cooperation, ideally in the field of rural development in fragile contexts
- Experience in managing projects in complex settings, ideally in the field of development cooperation including leadership responsibility for national / international personnel; work-experience in the Middle East region provides an advantage
- Experience with virtual cooperation and remote management
- Analytical and strategic thinking, high intercultural and communication skills
- Proven management and networking skills as well as political and intercultural sensitivity
- Flexibility and tolerance to frustration in a dynamic and complex war context
- Excellent knowledge of German and English (business fluent) is mandatory, knowledge Arabic is an asset
Additional information
As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.
The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.
Please use the following link for information about living and working in (Turkey).
The security situation is tense. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office.
GIZ operates worldwide. As part of the GIZ team, you are prepared to take on international assignments and pass on your expertise.
This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.
An expansion of the project activities to northeast Syria with remote control from Erbil/North Iraq is planned.
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GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disabilities, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
You can get an overview of our benefits packages here.
A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.
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