Job Description
CHIF International
Building a Better World
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Global Communities
Sri Lanka
Job Title: Program Manager - North & East, Central (2 positions)
Reports To: Technical Director - Programs
Location: North and East - Vavuniya, Central - Nuwara Eliya
Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society, and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous, and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.
Global Communities is seeking two Program Managers for the USAID Sri Lanka Social Cohesion Activity. This five-year $16 Million program will use a bottom-up approach to promoting social cohesion through existing sub-national and national structures to address citizen needs while promoting citizen-led initiatives to address socio-economic and systemic inequalities as a pathway for increased social cohesion, community resilience, and sustained peace.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee sub-grantees work plan development and implementation of sub-grants in the region to ensure that project assistance is technically sound, appropriate and in compliance.
- Lead or participate in the co-creation of sub grants, timeline, and budget. Provide backstopping and troubleshooting support to field-based staff and sub-grantees through frequent communication and programmatic support.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with district, divisional government, and local authority for successful implementation of Social Cohesion Activity.
- Oversee programs monitoring, evaluation and learning, knowledge management, data analysis, and ensure compliance and data quality to support effective program implementation at field level.
- Ensure any required technical and administrative assistance is provided to grantees and other stakeholders.
- Hold regular stakeholders' meetings to share lessons learned and promote synergies between activities.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of events in the region.
- Document implementation successes, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with through regular program reports to Technical Director - Programs.
- Ensure women, youth, and marginalized groups participate in all activities.
- Guide and mentor team members to enhance performance and collaboration between internal staff and other stakeholders.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Previous USAID funded project experience and knowledge of the USAID rules and regulations are an asset.
- Experience with sub-grantee management.
- Experience with community development or economic development preferable.
- Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English and at least one other National language.
- High level of integrity and professionalism. Demonstrated initiative and high sense of responsibility and discretion.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure. Result-oriented.
- Team player.
- Knowledge of the local context/environment.
- Willingness to conduct frequent field visits.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Degree in a relevant field, preferable in Social Work, Development Studies OR post-secondary education and training with significant prior experience.
- At least six years of professional experience required in any of the following: community reconciliation, community relations, community outreach, or other related experience.
- Minimum of three years of managerial experience.
- Minimum of five years of relevant administrative and program/project experience required preferably with an international organization.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants are to submit a cover letter and detailed CV by June 20, 2024, to [email protected] with the title and the location of the position applied appearing as the email subject. All applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as needed, until the position is filled.
Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society. We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Global Communities hold strict safeguarding principles and have a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.
Global Communities | 18, Kinross Avenue, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka
T: (+94) 0112590058 | www.globalcommunities.org
