NGO JOBS

Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 15 Oct 2013

Department: Operation
Position: Technical Vocational Training and Education Program ManagerContract duration: 6 monthsLocation: Islamabad PakistanStarting Date ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : IslamabadNational Staff : 860Areas : 2 (Islamabad, Sindh)On-going programmes : 30Budget : 21.5 M

Since the first days of its involvement in Pakistan in 1999, ACTED has always combined a strong emergency response capacity to address the regular humanitarian disasters that affect the country – be they related to conflict or natural disaster, and a steady focus towards development for Pakistan. In July 2010, populations were confronted with the worst flooding the country has ever faced. In a country already struggling with the enduring challenges of conflict and food insecurity, the unprecedented floods that swept through Pakistan and affected 20 million people, presented the population with immense challenges to overcome. ACTED and its partners have been working throughout 2010 and 2011 to support communities in Pakistan as they have struggled to overcome this latest disaster and the chronic issues of escaping conflict and achieving food security. There is still much to do to support communities recover from the floods, as well as those still facing the grim spectres of conflict and food insecurity. ACTED continues its efforts to assist those vulnerable communities rebuild their lives, with a specific focus on food security interventions, support to sustainable livelihoods, with disaster risk reduction components.

III. Position Profile

The TVET Program Manager will contribute to the provide technical oversight of ACTED's TVET projects in Pakistan and the development of ACTED TVET strategy

Ensure external representation of ACTED in TVET and Education Sectors

• Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities:Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;

• Representation vis-à-vis Donors:Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings

• Representation vis-à-vis international organisations:Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies and all other inter-governmental institutions;

More generally, the program manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.

1. Project Cycle Management

• Project implementation:Plan the various stages of project implementation;Guide the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up;Manage project finances, logistics and materials;Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
• Project reporting requirements:Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project donors;Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant Country Director or Area Coordinator on project progress and planning.

1. Provide Relevant Technical Expertise

• Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks;Identify relevant technical authorities and partners, and propose formal partnership and/or contracts.
• Undertake quality control:Analyse technical added value and project impact;Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.

1. Oversee Program Staff

Guide and direct program staff:

Organise and lead project coordination meetings;Prepare and follow work plans with each project member;Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of project personnel according to the project development;Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country or Area Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.

1. Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Collect information and tools employed for project implementation;Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project;Share such memos with internal and external partners

IV. Qualifications:

At least 2 years of field experience in program management and coordination;- Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;- Excellent communication and drafting skills; - Able to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;- Being a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit;- Ability to organize and plan effectively;- Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;- Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;- Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an asset

V. Conditions:

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, • Additional monthly living allowance• Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment) • Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance• Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.orgRef : TVETPM/PAK/SA