Project Manager

SIF is currently seeking a Project Manager with Food based Programming expertise for the management of “Food Assistance for Asset” project in Dir.

• The Project Manager will support SIF in the implementation of a Food based program funded by WFP.
• The project is foreseen to provide Food assistance for the returned communities of Dir.

General Objective:

• The Project Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the Food Assistance program’s strategy and approach according to shared objectives of SIF and WFP and time frame in all of its components and in coordination with logistic, HR, Finance, Security and administration departments.
• The Project Manager is also responsible for training and capacity building of staff.

Essential Functions:

Project Coordination and implementation: In collaboration and according to the objectives fixed with and by the Country Programme Coordinator and Field Coordinator;

 He/She will:

• Develop strategies/methods and implement the activities related to the Food base project in accordance with the donor specifications, timeframe and budget allocated.
• Conducting regular monitoring Field visits of SIF targeted Project areas.
• Provide orientations on project as per proposals to staff members internally and externally as and when needed.
• Ensure effectiveness of project activities on weekly/ monthly basis and submit weekly/ monthly, Progress reports as per set indicators and targets of project to CPC in Islamabad.
• Collaborate with the Finance/Admin and Logistics to ensure that project supplies and resources are available in a timely manner to support project implementation.
• Provide support and guidance to other SIF staff to assist in their capacity-building activities.
• Regularly report to the CPC and Field Coordinator on all activities, weekly, bi-monthly & monthly with progress, achievements, bottlenecks to document challenges and lesson learned.
• Coordinate with WFP on all projects related activities and devise joint strategies for project implementation.

Human Resources: In collaboration and according to the objectives fixed with and by the HR Manager and the Field Coordinator-KP

• Manage directly the team under his responsibility
• Recruit the staff under his responsibility and evaluate them
• Anticipate and plan human resources requirements
• Organize and solve team conflicts and ensure good working conditions

Reporting 

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports according to the schedule defined by the Country Program Coordinator /  Filed Coordinator

Competencies:

• Ideally experience in the field of Food based programming especially in newly merged district context.
• English: fluent with excellent writing capacities (local language Pashto are advantages)
• Strong capacity of analyse
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Computer proficient       
• Education (Master or sixteen years of education)

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position directs supervise the entire project team.
• Team leads- Food Disbursement Facilitators, Training Officers, Data Analysts, D.E.O, WASH/Field engineers, Admin & Finance Officer etc will be under his direct supervision.

Position Type/Working Hours:

• This is a full-time position.
• Working hours are 40 per week.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Other Duties;

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Note: SIF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Hiring is subject to donor funding.

1. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. At SIF, we consider diversity as a wealth. Every applications fitting the job description will be thoroughly evaluated.
3. SIF reserves the right to check the criminal records according with the current law.
4. The SIF has a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of fraud, corruption, moral harassment, abuse or violence of any kind whatsoever and more generally any violation of legislation, regulations or its code of conduct.
5. SIF respects the humanitarian principle of "Do no harm" and ensures child security as a primary consideration.

Hiring is subject to donor funding.

"SIF Mission Pakistan endevour to protect all from of exploitation and abuse outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) six core principles on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).

Secours Islamique France has zero-tolerance to abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries and staff.