Jordan

• A university degree at the post-graduate level in the social sciences, humanitarian actions or any related field
• Significant years of experience of undertaking a MEAL related role in an humanitarian context
• Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
• Experience of training and capacity building
• Knowledge of institutional donors and experience of developing proposals
• Previous experience of managing a team and managing projects
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks with attention to details
• Strong reporting skills
• Fluency in English 
• Italian and/or Arabic are an asset
• Problem solver, dynamic, mature
• Confidently able to deal with authorities and donors
• Pro-active approach to work
• Flexibility, capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills
• Excellent team working skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment and under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Good knowledge of the humanitarian context and actors in Jordan desirable 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

1. Terms of reference

Job Title: MEAL Manager

Code: SR-42-236

Country: Jordan

Duty Station: Amman, with regular presence in the Field Offices (Amman Jebel Hussein – Irbid – Karak)

Starting date: ASAP

Contract duration: 5 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: M&E Unit and Accountability Officer

2. General context of the project

In Jordan, INTERSOS has focused its humanitarian response on supporting Syrian families displaced across urban and rural areas, as well as vulnerable host communities, with a programme that concentrates on protection and protection mainstreaming within the different sectors of intervention that compose the Country Strategy (Protection, Child Protection, Education in Emergency, WASH, Shelter and Basic Needs including Cash and Winterization Assistance).

INTERSOS Jordan has recently established M&E mechanisms in order to enhance transparency, quality and accountability of the overall program.

3. General purpose of the position

The MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) Manager will provide leadership in ensuring quality and accountability standards are integrated into the regular MEAL of the INTERSOS Response for the Jordan Program. S/he will accomplish this through leading the development and implementation of an integrated MEAL framework for the Program currently implemented in Jordan, focusing on mentoring and/or building capacities of relevant programme, M&E and Accountability staff, as well as promoting and fostering a culture of shared learning and accountability, and promoting innovation within the programme. This includes the development and integration of accountability, learning and programme quality standards in programme assessments, design, monitoring, review and evaluation as well as consistent documentation of learning and progress in this area.

Once fully developed, the MEAL Manager will be expected to lead on MEAL system implementation including monitoring, accountability initiatives, support evaluations, compile lessons learnt, MEAL budgeting and recruitment.

4. Main responsibilities and tasks

Under the direct supervision of INTERSOS Head of Mission, the MEAL Manager will be responsible of the following:

Programme Support:

• Finalize the setting up of the systems to manage information generated by MEAL activities, such as complaints databases, beneficiaries databases etc.
• Finalize a M&E system for the organisation, with programmatic outcomes (and indicators) in place reflecting the organisation’s strategic direction
• Establish a common monitoring framework for overall programme implementation.
• Support and improve the current system for data collection, analysis and vulnerability scoring
• Conduct data analysis and present and disseminate information to inform programme management
• With support from Admin/Finance Manager, Programme staff and HR team, identify MEAL staffing needs for Jordan program, and support rapid recruitment, induction, performance management and training
• With support from Procurement Manager and Logistic team, identify MEAL supply needs and coordinate with the logistics team to ensure monitoring of procurement, delivery, store management etc.
• Support coordination of needs assessments, ensuring assessment findings are documented. Lead development of INTERSOS programme baseline surveys where required
• Supervise and improve the implementation of accountability mechanisms at field level, e.g. complaints and feedback response mechanisms –assessment, design, implementation, and review. Implement activities to raise awareness of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and handling of serious complaints in line with PSEA and CP Policies as well as INTERSOS Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics
• Support Program Manager to ensure that the overall program, and its different component, are carried out with participation from all affected and targeted communities (Women, Men, Girls and Boys), that information is shared with affected communities (through traditional and high-tech solutions) and that they solicit and respond to community feedback
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct

Capacity Building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for MEAL staff and work as a mentor for less experienced staff
• Conduct training and awareness raising activities for operations and programme technical staff at field level regarding MEAL priorities and quality standards

Representation, Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that INTERSOS’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies, and support Interagency Coordination at Consortium level. Participate in Interagency (Consortium level) coordinated joint MEAL activities
• Support senior technical specialist with learning activities. For instance, support planning of After Action Review workshops, prepare lessons learnt reports and conducting accountability mechanism pilots
• Contribute to communications and media work as required

Other responsibilities:

• Uphold the INTERSOS Code of Conduct and policies
• Ensure the respect of the core humanitarian principles: neutrality, impartiality, independence and humanity and the respect of the “do no harm” principle of humanitarian action
• Strictly follow the internal procedures, policies (PSEA, CPP etc.) and guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy...

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS’ platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: « SR-42-236 MEAL Manager – Jordan« .

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

You ideally have an advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in international development, disability studies, or other relevant fields and at least 5 years' relevant professional experience in positions of technical responsibility in disability inclusion, including policy and strategy development and/or design and implementation of programmes for persons with disabilities.

Please find more detailed information about the position via the following link:

https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/en/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=2339&idpartenaire=131

Handicap International is recruiting a Disability Inclusion Advisor seconded to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to lead the concrete implementation of disability mainstreaming across the Agency as from January 2018 (1 year full time contract), including the support of key programmes (Health, Education, Relief and Social Services, and Infrastructure and Camp Improvement) and across the Agency’s five fields of operation (Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip). She/he will advocate for the rights of Palestine refugees with disabilities; raise the capacities of UNRWA staff on practical strategies for disability inclusion; and advance the Agency’s work to equitably serve Palestine refugees with disabilities.

You hold a Degree in Finance or Business Administration. You have at least 3 years experience in humanitarian sector, with 12 months minimum in similar position (ACF is a plus).

You are recognized for your ecellent interpersonal, organizational and multitasking skills. You demonstrate also a high capacity of work , Integrity and  diplomacy. You are a challenges-seeker with high degree of flexibility and autonomy.

You hold strong management skills and communication skill.

Fluent in English (speaking and writing) is mandatory and knowledge of Arabic will be a plus.

Country: JORDDAN - Amman  

Length of contract: 12 months – starting asap - Family status granted

Context : Jordan mission is a dynamic mission rapidly growing ; with large scale WaSH and Livelihoods projects being implemented in host communities and refugees camp, Mental Health sector is being now developed. Country strategy combines emergency and development projects to address needs of Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian in an holistic approach. With a team of 12 international employees and more than 100 national colleagues, ACF Jordan office manages a portfolio of projects for more than 9 millions €, in response to the Syria crisis in Northern and Eastern Jordan. The donors range vary from institutional funds (UNICEF / MADAD) to bilateral agreements (AFD / GIZ / Taiwan). To support the 3 operational bases, the coordination office is based in Amman. Jordan is considered as a stable country where security conditions enable a safe implementation of the projects.

 

The position:  Under the supervision of the Country Director, you will have to ensure sound and transparent administration of funds by providing accounting and financial management consistent with the ACF financial management framework and local legislation. More precisely, the main responsibilities will be:

 

·    Contribute to the definition of mission strategy

·    Ensure high quality accounting for the mission

·    Ensure high quality cash management for the mission

·    Provide financial and budgetary management

·    Promote and ensure financial collaboration and coordination with mission partners

·    Prevent and manage fraud and corruption

·    Establish living standards for the mission

·    Manage the Finance team in capital and be Technical/Support Manager of Finance Managers in the bases

 Status:

Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 depending on relevant experience

Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, collective or individual accommodation, medical insurance

25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year

 

 

To apply, please visit our website:

http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/positions/view/2890/Finance-Head-of-Department/

 

 

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B) PERSON SPECIFICATION - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

The Programs Team is looking for a dynamic team builder who can engage the staff

Partners to build protective environments for children. He or she must have strong program

Management skills and can lead a team in a challenging operational environment.

Experience:

• Significant experience of managing:

- Child protection, education and livelihoods projects

- Combining direct service delivery, capacity building, and advocacy

- Through direct implementation and partnerships with state and non-state actors

- In conflict-affected countries

• Team leadership and management

• The ability to think and manage strategically

• Rigorous budget expenditure management

• Sound knowledge of participatory approaches

• Research and development

• Development and management of partnerships with state and non-state actors

• Capacity building state and non-state actors

• Security management

• Risk management

• Excellent IT skills

• Demonstrable successful track record in securing funding from institutional donors and

Grant reporting

• Grant management and reporting - EC funded projects

Would be an advantage

• Setting up monitoring and evaluation systems, including the use of logical frameworks

Education:

• Master's Degree in Humanitarian Studies, International Development, Social Work,

Psychology or related fields.

Legal:

• Eligible to work in Jordan and travel to the countries in which War Child operates.

• Clean driver's license

Competencies (Soft Skills):

• Proactive

• Excellent analytical skills with a systematic approach and an eye for detail

• An effective problem solver

• Measured and responsive

• A self-starter

• A good listener and thoughtful with excellent interpersonal skills

• Sensitive to the diverse needs of a diverse team

Decisions and negotiation commitment to them in the face of disagreement

• Ability to be administratively self-sufficient and work in challenging operational

Environment and a small, dynamic organization with limited resources

• Effective negotiator and diplomatic

• Transparent and accountable

• Willingness and ability to travel to War Child country programs

• Commitment to War

• Proficiency in Arabic is desirable.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience and knowledge of working on projects assisting survivors of sexual

violence

• Experience of working in Jordan

• Experience in the delivery and supervision of child protection or GBV projects in conflict

And post conflict environments

Purpose of Post:

We are recruiting a new Country Director to lead the team

The strong focus on innovation, advocacy and quality. The program works with donors such

As the IKEA Foundation and is pursuing innovative program interventions around tablet

War Child

Job Description & Person Specification

Based learning and Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD). We have a close

War and Holland: War and Holland

CD will participate in the journey to combine the two agencies' international programs under

One global structure.

You will have experience of leading and motivating teams in unstable environments, excellent

Knowledge of regional politics and development trends, and a strong track record in resource

Mobilization and effective managing organizational growth whilst

Quality. You will demonstrate the experience of building programs with a focus on

Accountability, and evidence of progress to advocacy advocacy agendas. Our CD

Will represent War Child at the highest levels with donors, national authorities and agency

Counterparts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team leadership: Lead the SMT, building a culture of shared responsibility. Ensure team

Wellbeing and effective performance management

• Representation: Ensure effective high level networking, profile and representation with

Local and national authorities, donors and peer agencies.

• Partner liaison: Work with national partners to achieve shared program objectives

And build strong and accountable partnerships

• Financial Management: Ensure rigorous financial and administrative management:

Supply UK Finance Department

Accurate manner on a monthly basis.

• Security Management: Effectively manage all staff

Security SOPs.

• Child Safeguarding: Ensuring compliance with WCUK's Child

Protection Policy and providing training to staff and staff when needed.

• Development Program: Participatory program planning and development, in line

With WCUK's organizational strategy and program vison, as well as

Development of new proposals and liaising with in-country donors.

• Grant Management, and Donor Compliance: Ensure timely quality reporting to donors

And compliance with donor requirements.

• Reporting: Ensure adherence to organizational requirements, including child

Safeguarding policy, minimum standards for quality

Regular program reporting.

• Fundraising: Jordan's contribution to sustainable development

Based donors, and providing Program Development Coordinators with the information

Donor Schedules, in line with donor schedules.

Provide final country level approval of papers, proposals and budgets.

A) JOB SPECIFICATION: TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight and Risk Management Program

• Ensure the complete monthly functioning of the Senior Management Team in order to

And risks, and make

High level decisions. Use the structure as an effective management tool. Share SMT

Notes and updates risk registers with the London team.

• Oversee the (re) development of the Jordan strategy, working closely with the Head of

Programs to ensure it is transparent and bottom up approach to strategy

Development.

• Support the WCUK team in Jordan to implement programs as per grants

Requirements and compliance, delivering and reporting projects on time, on budget

And to the required standard

• Ensure capacity building initiatives

Organizations, and ensuring learning and best practice is shared and developed. This

Will evolve to include partnership management and transfer learning

• Respond to any issues affecting the effective implementation of programs in the

Field, as requested by the Head of Programs.

• Develop, in consultation with the Head of Programs and the local program team,

A national advocacy strategy to draw grass-roots

And international lobbying coordinated in the UK

• Oversee internal and external evaluations of WCUK projects in Jordan, using these as

Opportunities to elicit and document achievements, challenges, learning and

Opportunities

Program Development, Program Quality and Fundraising

• Ensure a culture of learning, accountability and technical standards

Continual improvement of program quality

• Provide high level inputs into time frames and budgets.

Concept papers and liaison with in-country donors

• Undertake program planning and development with WCUK's organizational

Strategy

• Mobilize the support of government, NGO and community stakeholders, including

Development of fundraising strategies in a country with submission of proposals

Have to be signed-off by the London office

• Work closely with the Head of Programs, to develop and implement programs in

Consultation with all staff and stakeholders, in line with the Directorate Programs

Strategy, cycle management program, country plan, and in

Child's Program Quality vision

• Support the Head of Programs and Program Funding Coordinator (Asia / Middle

East) as required with input and information to assist with writing

Time and to the required standard.

• Sign off and submit concept notes

Synergy with strategic outputs

• Review and approve narrative and financial statements in a timely manner with

Feedback from Operations Team in the UK

• Negotiate grants and agreements with in-country donors

• Input into the 'Go / No-Go'

Opportunities to align with War Child's organizational strategy

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Coverage against staffing gaps.

Link Partner

• Work with the Programs and HR team to ensure effective management and support

To local partners.

• Lead on the management of compliance and child safeguarding related issues

Partners.

• Work proactively to build relationships with War Child Holland and War Child Canada

WCH Research team, Innovation team,

And the WCC Country Director in Amman.

Financial Management

• Comply with Finance and Finance

Directorate (HQ, London) with financial requests and expenditure information reports

In an accurate manner on a monthly basis. Ensure final approval of all BVAs prior to

Submission and be fully engaged with monthly BVA meetings to maintain strong

Oversight of spend rates.

• Ensure all expenditure is authorized and in line with the program and project

Budgets.

• Maintain strong oversight of unrestricted budget allocations and expenditure, raising

Any potential gaps above the annual unrestricted allowance to the Programs

Director, with reasoning.

• Ensure full compliance to donor standards; In particular, ensure time writing is

The most important thing to do is to make sure that you get the most accurate charging of staff.

Time on grants.

• Work with the Finance team

WCUK internal rules and donor regulations.

Security Management

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with security protocols within the team, and

Maintain oversight of the country-security context at the tactical level

• Report and record incidents to the UK-based Security Coordinator

Logistics + Security Manager in country.

• Update to least annually and / or whenever appropriate, security and evacuation plans

In liaison with the UK-based Security Coordinator and Jordan-based Logistics and

Security Manager.

• Ensure all staff and staff are fully equipped with WCUK's security policy and

Procedures. Act as the primary security focal point during visits. Security is nonnegotiable

And overrides program considerations.

Child Safeguarding

• Responsible for managing organizational child safeguarding within the Jordan

Program, including ensuring compliance of child safeguarding guidelines by the

Local team

• Comply fully with WCUK's Child Safeguarding Policy.

• Report all child safeguarding incidents to the Director and Child Programs

Protection Officer (HQ, London), linking with the child safeguarding

Jordan office.

• Ensure, through the HR Manager, that all staff are provided with induction training

On WCUK's Child Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, and Sign the Child

Safeguarding policy. Ensure all staff receive annual refresher training on WCUK's

Child Safeguarding policy and procedures

Grant Management, Reporting and Donor Compliance

• Provide end-to-end donor narrative and financial reports

Submission of reports to HQ for review, and finally to the donor.

• Facilitate visits to project sites by donor representatives and other War Child

Representatives.

• Fully communicate deadlines on all projects to ensure roles and responsibilities of

Team members from different departments are clear ahead of reporting deadlines.

• Maintain regular contact with the Head of Programs

Donor compliance and effective grant management. Jointly develop mitigation

Strategies.

• Ensure adherence to organizational requirements, including regular program

Reporting.

• Record quarterly figures for each project to submit to Programs

Director / MEAL counterparts.

Communication and Representation

• Represent the organization to key donors, diplomats, multilateral organizations,

Journalists and visitors.

• Act as a high level focal point with Ministry officials predominantly Ministry of

Education and Ministry of Social Development. Ensure effective

Negotiation and resolution of key challenges

Partnership with government agencies.

• Ensure full participation in the Jordan INGO Forum, of which WCUK

Is a member.

• Representative of the Government of the United States of America.

• Provide interviews and articles about WCUK's work in Jordan, as requested.

• Circulate and inform staff of WCUK's communications strategy and external

Messaging.

Human Resources and Team Management

• Be responsible for the implementation of HR policies and procedures in Jordan

And ensure they comply with WCUK's HR policies and practices.

• Develop and update HR and other related policies as required

• Lead on the development of the organizational structure in Jordan as required, in

Liaison with the UK HR team and Colleague Programs.

• Engage fully with staff initiatives, surveys and reviews. Work with external consultants

As required when working on salary scale and other initiatives.

• Team management and team management

Supervision and support. This will include local and distance management of

Geographically separate teams and overseeing the management of

Local partner organizations.

• Maintain learning and competency development amongst staff and partners through

Identification of individual learning objectives, institution of regular training

Programs and competencies assessments.

• Lead the recruitment and orientation of new local and international staff members.

• Conduct / oversee all annual appraisals and quarterly supervision of all staff working

Under the Jordan program.

• Work with the HR Manager to address

Underperformance, cases of gross misconduct and legal challenges.

• Ensure, through the HR Manager, all HR policies and practices are in line with local

Labor laws.

C) CONTRACT TERMS

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days (full-time)

Probation: 6 months

Start date: 10 July 2017

Travel: Within Jordan as required, occasional visits to region and UK.

Salary: £ 47,696 - £ 51,923 per annum (dependent on experience);

Plus 40 USD (Per Diem / Daily Living Allowance)

Leave: 30 days per annum pro rata

Pension: Contribution to private pension of 5% of gross salary

Other: As defined in standard War Child contract terms