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• The
  Program Manager will contribute to the development of his project, which
  is a constitutive part of the country strategy, and subsequently manage
  its implementation.
• Ensure
  external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors
• The
  PM will be responsible for managing partnerships and ensuring smooth
  implementation of work plan activities. The PM and senior management team
  will be responsible for monitoring, technical quality of program
  interventions, and accountability. This PM will collaborate closely with
  district officials and local authorities, as well as the donor.
• Representation
  vis-à-vis provincial authorities: Participate in technical and sectoral
  meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
• Representation
  vis-à-vis Donors: Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and
  pass relevant information to the Country Director;
• Representation
  vis-à-vis international organisations: Participate in technical and
  sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA,
  PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
  Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy
  of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of
  internal information as required;
• More
  generally, the program manager is expected to contribute to the creation
  of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably
  through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point
  with regard to other actors.
• Project
  Cycle Management
• Project
  implementation: Plan the various stages of project implementation; Guide
  the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up; Manage
  project finances, logistics and materials; Liaise with all internal and
  external counterparts of the project; Assess the activities undertaken and
  ensure efficient use of resources;
• Project
  reporting requirements: Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted
  to project Donors;
• Draft
  narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports
  through regular budgetary follow up;
• Ensure
  adherence to FLAT procedures. More generally, communicate systematically
  to the relevant Country Director or Area Coordinator on project progress
  and planning.
• Provide
  Relevant Technical Expertise
• Ensure
  that technical quality and standards are considered during project
  implementation: Collect technical information and analyse associated
  opportunities and risks; Identify relevant technical authorities and
  partners, and propose formal partnership and/or contracts.
• Undertake
  quality control: Analyse technical added-value and project impact; Set up
  technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.
• Oversee
  Program Staff and Security
• Guide
  and direct program staff: Organise and lead project coordination meetings;
• Prepare
  and follow work plans with each project member;
• Ensure
  a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential
  conflicts);
• Promote
  team working conditions in the limit of private life;
• Adapt
  the programme and ToRs of project personnel according to the project
  development;
• Undertake
  regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal
  forms to the Country or Area Administrator with recommendations (new
  position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
• Ensure
  a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.
• Contribute
  to the recruitment of expatriate staff: When requested by HQ, undertake
  interviews to assess technical abilities of expatriate candidates living
  in the country.
• Oversee
  staff security: In cooperation with the relevant Security Officer, monitor
  the local security situation and inform the Country Director or Area
  Coordinator and Country or Area Security Officer of developments through
  regular written reports;
• Contribute
  to the updating of the security guidelines in the project area of
  intervention;
• Ensure
  that security procedures are respected by each member of the project team.
• Identify
  Best Practices and Lessons Learned
• Collect
  information and tools employed for project implementation;
• Draft
  memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the
  project;
• Share
  such memos with internal and external partners;
• Communicate
  such information to the Country Director or Area Coordinator, to Regional
  Support Offices and to HQ Reporting Department.

• Demonstrated
  expertise as a PM with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing large
  complex infrastructure programs preferably within an African context.
• Experience
  working on USAID program; familiarity with USAID regulations.
• Experience
  leading collaborative efforts with multiple stakeholders—i.e., between
  other USAID and NUDEIL recipients, INGOs, Local NGOs and GoU.
• A
  good track record in managing large teams effectively.
• Possess
  the ability to be collaborative across projects, flexible and creative;
• Strong
  communications and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to
  productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations
  (government, private sector, NGOs).

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