Job Description

Protection Program Manager

About SDF:

The Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-governmental, voluntary, independent organization established in March 2015, officially registered at the Ministry of Social Affairs as per license (99). SDF has been present in Yemen since 2015, it has experience implementing emergency child protection and education responses, including women and youth empowerment. SDF has experience in handling large grants from international donors, such as UNDP, UNHCR, WFP, OCHA, WHO, SCI and ZOA. SDF has excellent national-level relations and has experience in coordinating with both national and international NGOs. It has offices, staff and community-based committees in Hajjah, Sana'a, Marib, Ibb, Hudidah, Dhamar, Almahweet, Al-Bayda’a, and Hadramout as well as solid experiences engaging with local communities from whom it gained acceptance and with whom it has collaborated in the past. In addition to that, SDF creates livelihood opportunities and community-based protection.

Posted vacancy: Protection Program Manager

Location: Aldale'e

Employer: Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) – Yemen.

Doner: IMC

Position Type: Full-time contract.

Position reporting to: Program Manager.

Starting Date: ASAP.

Post date:Apr 05th, 2024

Closing date:Apr 14th, 2024

Number of Positions: 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Startup, monitor, and evaluate the activity plan and implementation of the project activities.
• Production of monthly internal specific reports and elaboration of the mid-term and final reports according to Donor rules and regulations.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques. Manage the relationship with all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Represent SDF in cluster meetings (if needed).
• Supervise the implementation of project activities in a timely manner within the scope and within budget.
• Manage all logistical procedures for the project in coordination with the Logistic Coordinator – ensuring SDF and donor requirements are met and proper documentation is collected and maintained for all procurement.
• Ensure data is collected regularly to respond to agreed indicators.
• Carry out rapid assessments to investigate further programming opportunities inside the project governorates.
• Build the capacity of SDF to meet minimum standards for the Protection program in an Emergency, including training and mentoring of the staff with the technical support of the senior management.
• Work with the program team to strengthen these sectors in SDF.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Responsible for the total project activities and sub-plans such as quality of services improvement, risk management, and campaigns regarding the project presenting an impression to the targeted community.
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels in compliance with the latest best practices.
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with relevant parties and other staff members.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, process maps, and other customized reports for document needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in order to facilitate the project activities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master or Bachelor degree in business management or any relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a project manager, multi-sector approach experience preferred. Technical background in protection and economic resilience-related projects
• Strong experience with Social Work.
• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to work under Pressure.
• Excellent computer skills (proven computer literacy, in particular proficiency with MS Office tools is a must).
• Ability to Plan and writing Report

Professional Standards: The SDF workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in SDF Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equity. In accordance with these values, the SDF operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.