District Project Officer

The incumbent will be responsible for quality implementation of project interventions in line with IRP strategy within assigned area. The incumbent will manage other project components like WASH, Shelter, Food/NFI Distributions, and Livelihoods etc. and ensure engagements with decision makers for rapport building and facilitating interfaces. 

KEY RESULT AREAS 

Technical Level 

• Assuring implementation of project activities to achieve project results.
• Monitoring project performance to meet project aims.
• Building partnerships to support successful execution of the project.
• Facilitate the process of selecting and prioritising enhancement projects for development to delivery stage.
• Lead preparation of various project management tools: Annual work Plans (AWPs), Request for Proposals, TORs, Critical Paths, due diligence, agreements;
• Support line supervisor/APM in planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the project activities.
• Keep track of the project financial and operational performance and ensure project activities are within assigned budgets, identify problems and suggests corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other staff in the design of monitoring programmes to evidence project outcomes.
• Implementation of project activities as per business process and project document.
• Discharge administrative and other responsibilities related to the function, and;
• Development of technical documents for KAP, market assessment surveys, community forums capacity building.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with partners and stakeholders, working with them to develop project activities.
• Monitor financial performance of the project activities, prepare budgets, monitor spending and execution of activities.
• Suggest capacity building activities for all staff to ensure continuous staff development.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the line Manager.

Operational Level

• Initiation of Business Process of the project as per project design.  
• Development of integrated work plans for timely implementation
• Coordination (internal & external stakeholders) related to project
• Record management – Assessment, databases, project activities report, daily field visit reports, project documents, financial reports etc.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, ERP systems
• Contribute to finalization and approval of donor and other project reports.
• Communication, Planning & Scheduling, Time, Stress & Conflict Management, Situation handling, Leadership Skills, Work load & team management.

Organizational Level

• Demonstration of IR Values while working with teams / communities.
• Empowering communities to ensure organizational accountability.
• Knowledge of IR strategic priorities.
• Identification & documentation of organizational successes.
• Adaptation of environment friendly & cost effective approaches / activities for community development.
• Special attention to inclusion during the implementation.
• Strengthen mechanism to influence the decision makers through communities’ advocacy & campaigning.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical

•  Implementation of project activities as per business process and project document
• Development of technical documents and tools for capacity building of Community based groups as per project design.
• Supporting project team in development of tools of for different surveys like KAP, KI etc. 
• Strong collaborations with Government relevant Departments for smoothly implementation of program.
• Development of resource material for events & sessions.
• Development of IEC materials for the project activities
• Organizing events in collaboration with Government departments.
• To ensure the sustainability, effective linkages will be built with free psychosocial services providers.
• Any duty Assign by Line manager

Operational

• Designing integrated work plans in collaboration with teams from other departments/thematic areas.
• Coordinate with internal (APM, livelihood specialist other sector leads at CO & area level) & external (Clusters, contractors, Government departments, other organization’s representatives working in project areas, community activists, Dignity Groups and beneficiary households) stakeholders  related to project and other matters of mutual interest.
• In place contingency plan to deal with external factors affecting or may affect the field activities
• Ensure preparation & record management of project activities.
• Preparation of daily, weekly, monthly and other progress reports for management’s info.
• Preparation financial and narrative reporting for project donors.
• Ensure proper filling of forms & formats as per desired standard
• Extend support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.
• Close coordination with line manager for effective implementation of project activities.

Organizational

• Ensure compliance with IR’s policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services to communities.
• In depth understanding of IR values and their demonstration in the field while working with communities.
• Abide by the IR zero-tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption through sensitization / empowerment of communities on coping mechanisms so that they can raise voice as & when feel inappropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of IR strategic priorities to ensure effective implementation with future sustainability.
• Assist in identification & documentation of organizational successes for showcasing IR work
• Facilitate communities in adaptation of environment friendly & cost effective approaches to meet their current as well as future needs with specific attention to climate change.
• Focused efforts to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & children etc. in consultation & implementation of project activities at ground.
• Strengthen mechanisms to Influence the decision makers through communities to pay attention towards their core issues, give voice to suffering and the excluded, highlighting the protection needs of people.
• Participation and facilitation in the implementation of IR seasonal programs.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief worldwide vision, mission and core values.