FSL and ER Projects Manager

Job Title: FSL and ER Projects Manager-2623

Job code: VI-HR-REC 2623

Workplace: National (Idleb Based with frequent travel to the field – TBC)

Last date for receiving applications: 01.04.2025

Job Purpose

The FSL and ER Community Resilience Projects Manager will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects related to Food Security, Early Recovery, and Livelihoods under the “Community Resilience” approach, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements. This role involves managing project budgets, fostering engagement with Community-Based Organizations, Youth Groups, and Networks, and building their capacity to empower them in rebuilding their communities. The position will coordinate with various stakeholders and represent the organization in relevant forums. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a deep understanding of community resilience principles, with a focus on addressing the needs of vulnerable populations in the local context. The Projects Manager will report to the FSL and ER Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Projects Management:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate FSL and ER projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Manage project budgets and monitor work plans, ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Oversee the timely execution of activities related to food security, livelihoods, and early recovery.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and maintain high-quality standards throughout project implementation.
• Work with the operation department to facilitate the program implementation in timely manner with the best quality.

  Community Engagement

• Collaborate with community-based organizations, youth groups, and local stakeholders to foster partnerships and enhance community participation.
• Facilitate training sessions on social cohesion, peacebuilding, and community resilience for team members and local stakeholders.
• Promote community-led initiatives that address local needs and strengthen social ties.

  Capacity Building

• Assess the capacity-building needs of Community-Based Organizations and develop targeted training programs.
• Provide ongoing support and mentorship to community partners to enhance their skills and sustainability.
• Develop and implement the FSL and ER “Community Resilience” programs that address the needs of fragmented communities, fostering unity and collaboration.

Coordination and Representation

• Ensure effective coordination with other agencies and stakeholders to address the needs of vulnerable populations.
• Represent the organization in relevant working groups and maintain engagement with local government and community leaders.

Strategic Development

• Identify gaps and opportunities in FSL and ER “Community Resilience” programming and contribute to fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with technical advisors to innovate approaches and enhance program effectiveness.
• Stay informed of best practices in community resilience and integrate them into project design and implementation.

Program Design

• Support in the development of high-quality proposals, including Expressions of Interest (EoI) and Concept Notes (CN).
• Collaborate with programming and MEAL teams to ensure proposals align with organizational goals and donor requirements.

Others:

• Commitment to the path and values of the Violet (Faith in youth and volunteers, Integrity, and honesty, sacrifice and altruism, teamwork and team spirit, innovation and creativity, elegance handling and beneficiary dignity, responsiveness and initiative).

Respect and apply all the PSEA and child protection principles, and show high commitment to report any PSEA & CP action.…etc.

• Commitment to implementing policies by taking them into account when planning and designing activities, as well as when receiving complaints or noticing issues related to this matter, and fulfilling their obligation to report them directly through designated channels or directly to senior management. Raising awareness among designated staff about the child protection policy and the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as the reporting mechanisms and how to handle them.

Note: the above-mentioned key responsibilities / accountabilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountabilities may be assigned to the job depending on the department’s organizational chart.

Qualification (Education/Work Experience)

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business, Agriculture, Economics, or a related field;
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in program management, with a focus on food security, livelihoods, and early recovery in humanitarian or development contexts.
  • Strong understanding of community resilience principles and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with the local context and challenges faced by communities in Syria.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic.

Desirable:

• Other relevant professional / management certifications would be an advantage.
• Significant project management experience in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Previous team management experience, including training and capacity building.

Core & Managerial Competencies &Technical

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Stakeholders Orientation
• Accountability
• Technological Awareness

Supervisor/Managerial Competencies:

• Vision
• Leadership
• Empowering Others
• Building Trust
• Managing Performance
• Judgment/Decision-making

Technical Competencies:

• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge.
• Knowledge of FSL best practices and standards.
• Knowledge of Early Recovery Practices and Policies.
• Proficiency in Program management tools and Methodologies.
• Donor Engagement
• Multi-tasking
• Work Independently
• Strong Attention to Details
• Technological Awareness
• Presentation Skills.
• Creativity
• Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer
• Work Under Pressure.

Child Protection Policy

Child abuse is unacceptable to Violet, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work. Violet is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach toward any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

Discrimination, Abuse, and Harassment Policy

Violet expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment (sexual or otherwise), based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. Violet employees and related personnel must under no circumstances participate in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual, or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside Violet.

How to apply

Interested candidates, please attach a CV in English (in a separate file of no more than one A4 page) describing how your skills and experience match the requirements of this post.

Applications in languages other than English will not be reviewed:

https://forms.gle/s7o93KxHvzrMWSXy5

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.