The Maram Foundation for Relief and Development (Maram) is a non-profit organization, founded by American-Syrian activists to alleviate the suffering of people in need since its inception to date the foundation had delivered lifesaving aid and developmental projects to hundreds of thousands of Syrian IDPs and refugees along with host committees. For more information please visit our website (http://maramfoundation.org/).
Position: Senior Program Manager
Location: Turkey-Gaziantep
Position Reports to: CEO
Responsible for: All Program Department Sectors
Vacancy Ref.No: MF-HR/20-216
Preference is given to (Dual citizenship) Syrian-Turkish
Senior Program Manager is responsible for the design and implementation of Maram Foundation programs portfolio under the strategic direction and oversight of the Chief Executive Officer and Program Stakeholders.
He or She is responsible to manage and coordinate activities for all the different program departments and for overall success of Maram Foundation programs, setting up and implementing programs strategies, management and coordination of all program activities under one umbrella, to achieve greater coherence between, and consolidation of, individual activities, mainstreaming, smarter administrative, contracting and management processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. (KPI) Manage the overall work of the Program department in its various functional areas of Program Resource Management and analysis, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Procurement, Contracting, Risk analysis and Donor & partners Relations.
2. (KPI)Initiate and set goals, planning and developing programs from start to completion, set deadlines, milestones, processes, risks and operations, and evaluating their success according to Maram Foundation strategic objectives.
3. (KPI)Setting up and implementing programs strategies, fundraising to completion and delivery.
4. (KPI)Search for potential Donors and Partners to develop projects and activities. There are two main general strategies to fundraise. The first is to design projects in relation to specific calls. The second is to design projects that matter to Maram Foundation and the community and then contact potential donors asking whether they could become your partners independently from existing calls for project proposal.
5. (KPI)Allocate the right resources, supplies, for the staff, temporary workers and volunteers to complete their responsibilities in a safe environment to their highest potential, and propose an annual strategic training plan for the enhancement of employee capacity building of national and international partners.
6. (KPI)Design financial and contractual mechanisms for the Country Office according to donor /stakeholder best practices.
7. (KPI)Manage Grants with other departments:
a. Finance department all phases of financial planning, implementation, and completion
b. Logistic and Procurement department all procurement, inventory management and deliveries.
c. HR to provide all necessary skills.
d. Prepare grant financial, contractual documents and reports to be submitted for the approval by the CEO while monitoring and evaluating reviews as well as internal and external auditing including reporting to donors, partners and government counterparts.
e. Record keeping; documentation; reviews and completion for each grant.
8. (KPI)Provide periodic presentations and accurate information to CEO and key stakeholders on programs implementation, progress, implementation issues, results achieved, lessons-learned, risks and other relevant information required.
9. (KPI)Supervise and coordinate with the CEO and Monitoring and Evaluation Department (M&E) the preparation of key substantive reports and analyses required for the planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of resources utilized for each project under donor/partner funds.
10. (KPI)Supervise, assess performance and promote staff under position holder direct responsibility, provides necessary coaching and leadership to ensure quality and efficient services are delivered to beneficiaries, under donors and partners guidelines.
11. Raises awareness of Maram Foundation programs, services, and spread the word about Maram Foundation overall cause utilize essential interpersonal, communication, social media, and listening skills.
12. Build good relations with stakeholders to the highest ethical standards. Identify their strategies that benefit and complement the mission and vision of Maram Foundation.
13. Understands and communicates information regarding Maram Foundation, services, policies and procedures to new and existing stakeholders.
14. Apply alternative management approach and structuring for the programs department.
15. Enforce country regulations and laws.
16. Performs other related duties assigned by CEO.
Degree Requirements
1. Managing Maram Foundation Program Department require an unprecedented level of managerial skills, as well as a deep understanding of the socioeconomic and political context in which they operate.
2. Master degree in Social Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or relevant development discipline within International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, Donors, Specific asset if worked in humanitarian context in conflict and post-conflict areas.
3. Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, within a governmental, multilateral, civil society organization or donor in a multi-cultural setting. The incumbent must have 3 or more years of progressive responsibilities in fund management or program/project management.
4. Fluency in English and Arabic language, Turkish is a desirable asset.
5. Related coursework in a master’s degree in international relations often includes:
a. International relations theory
b. International security
c. International political economy
d. International organization
e. Foreign policy analysis
Job Requirements Related to the Syrian Conflict
1. Familiar with the Syrian conflict, Syrian NGOs and stakeholders
2. Flaunt in Arabic and English languages, Turkish language is definite plus.
3. Valid Turkish residency permits and ability to travel in the region.
4. Professional experience in Project Cycle Management (PCM).
Technical Requirements
1. Microsoft office 365
2. Project Management
3. Social media
Maram Foundation is committed to an equal opportunity employer; therefore, we encourage applications from marginalized populations.
All applicants and employees at Maram Foundation will enjoy equality of opportunities and fair treatment without regard to Race, Color, ethnicity, age, sex, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status.
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