Blumont, Inc. is a non-profit that seeks to provide sustainable solutions to problems being faced by vulnerable and displaced populations around the world, implementing programs ranging from relief and early recovery to development that are tailored to operational contexts and informed by local perspectives. Blumont has long-term programs based in northeast Syria.
Position Summary: The Senior Program Officer will provide high-quality support functions for a program focusing on returns and repatriations of displaced population in Syria in adherence with Blumont and donor programmatic, financial, administrative and security procedures. The Senior Program Officer will take direction from the Program Director to collaborate with field-based operational support department and programmatic team members to facilitate program delivery.
This is a local role; no expat benefits will be provided.
· Lead in preparing monthly accruals to ensure all monthly costs are captured.
· Track project spending and update projections to ensure that the program is not overspending or underspending.
· Coordinate with program field team members to support program activity implementation.
· Collaborate with the Program Director, HQ Program Manager and other relevant personnel to update project work plan according to implementation progress.
· Provide technical support in writing documents including reports, memos, and e-mails.
· Understand donor policies, rules and regulations, as well as those internal to Blumont, and ensure they are adhered to throughout implementation.
· Provide operational support in the areas of finance, procurement, logistics and HR.
· Update program procurement plans and collaborate with procurement throughout the solicitation/selection process to address issues, including preparing the purchase requisition, drafting RFQ/RFP inputs, participating in the technical evaluation, conducting/supporting sample checking, finalizing the completion report, and completing the vendor evaluations).
· Monitor program contract progress, schedule, cost, and where deviations occur, provide advance notice to program management to take appropriate action.
· Assist in Program Monitoring and Evaluation by collecting, compiling and analyzing data on program performance to inform continued program efficacy and success.
· Facilitate program payments by gathering payment files, reviewing and ensuring their completeness, and following up with other departments until cleared.
· Contribute to budget review processes including reviewing expenditures, commitments, and updating projections.
· Understand program requirements and provide guidance to field staff as requested.
· Draft reports or inputs as requested by management to facilitate decision making processes.
· Coordinate with other Blumont staff through regular meetings.
· Updating program payment and procurement trackers and providing updates to the Program Director.
· Preparing bill of quantities and purchase requests (PRs) as needed and requested by field team and/or management.
· Support with documentation and archiving of all program related documents. Following up field work with the program team in Syria.
Travel Requirements: Damascus based with travel to project locations expected.
· Bachelor’s degree in related field
EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:
· 2 years of relevant experience in supporting the administrative and operational aspects of humanitarian programs desirable.
· Demonstrated ability to remotely manage teams
· Strong oral and written communication skills. Computer literate with abilities in Microsoft Office, Excel and preferably Smartsheet.
· Self-starter who works well without supervision.
· Excellent abilities in English, Arabic, or Kurdish
Please note: This role is contingent upon the execution of the award. Hiring decisions and employment start dates are subject to funding availability.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
· Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills;
· Flexibility and ability to work in fluid, ambiguous and rapidly changing circumstances;
· Ability to work under pressure, independently and with minimal supervision;
· Ability to recognize problems and bottleneck and provide innovative solutions; and
· Excellent organizational skills.
Commitment:
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our code of business ethics, core values, anti-harassment policy and PSEA policies.
نصيحة لحمايتك
ننصح بقراءة طريقة التقديم بعناية و التقيد بتعليمات التقدم للوظائف و المناقصات.