Project Manager

Under the project, with support from WFP, Qatar Charity (QC) will be targeting socio-economically disadvantaged rural communities in Rajanpur. The project will specifically focus on integrating water resources management, including flood water management through water ponds and piloting hydrological initiatives in 10 villages of Rajanpur. At a broader level, the project will also provide trainings, communal assets, and livelihoods support to enhance resilience against economic challenges. The project activities would result in quantifiable indicators such as increased water availability, improved agriculture related activity in target villages through water supply, and household income enhancement. A strong understanding of water supply management/practices, water ponds construction, hydrological assessments, project management and climate resilient modelling would be required to lead this project.

1.     Job Summary:

The Project Manager (PM) position will be based in QC field office in Rajanpur. Extensive local (district) level travel is envisaged for this position to the targeted areas within Rajanpur district and occasionally to the Country Office in Islamabad. Very close coordination with QC country office (program and operation departments) would be required for this position. The PM would be expected to manage overall project implementation, team management and maintaining a close coordination with WFP focal person based in Lahore. The position is required to provide strong leadership and administrative management support to ensure that all project activities are well-coordinated and contribute to the implementation of resilience building, asset creation and livelihoods intervention in District Rajanpur. Along with ensuring the management of project activities at the field office level, the PM would be expected to provide strong thought leadership to QC’s resilience building programme.

2.     Job Responsibilities: 

a.     Project Management

• Be accountable for the budget, timeline and the scope and overall project’s implementation in Rajanpur district of Punjab.
• Ensure that all project related requirements of staff are being met in a timely manner, while also overseeing the functioning of a grievance addressal mechanism.
• Lead the implementation of the project activities as per the agreed workplan and the donor contract. Lead the implementation of the DIP (Detailed Implementation Plan) for the project and continuously updating it for changes if any, and to record the progress.
• Keep regular over-review of the detailed implementation plan to monitor operational and programmatic aspects of projects.
• Ensure that programmatic & financial reports are produced and submitted to relevant sections within the country office well in time.
• Remain vigilant on compliance and legal requirements in connection with the project’s activities.
• Lead accurate data collection system, monitor data for accuracy, and respond appropriately with programmatic changes as needed to meet targets.
• Responsible for contract management with vendors/contractors by ensuring adherence to QC policies and procedures in close coordination with relevant departments in the country office.
• To conduct regular visit of project sites for first-hand knowledge of the issues, challenges, and immediate resolution.

b.     Coordination & Networking

• Represent QC at all projects related coordination meetings.
• Establish and maintain good relationships strong & linkages with WFP, district authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders in South Punjab within the framework of the project.
• Seek periodic endorsements from WFP on all project activities.
• Maintain operational and strategic level coordination with WFP on day-today management of the project activities.
• Establish and maintain partnering relationships (funded & non-funded) with the relevant government departments, donors, UN agencies, and civil society organizations working on health and nutrition.
• Remain flexible to adapt and learn from others according to the contextual requirements and the needs of the project.

c.      Programme Development

• Contribute to the expansion of QC’s programme through strategic visioning in thematic area of water resources management.
• Provide inputs in the fundraising efforts under the climate resilience thematic area, by leading the development of technical parts of funding packages (proposals, concept notes).
• Promote the development of hydrology related projects by offering creative ideas and new approaches to solving problems in the thematic areas.
• Actively pursue and develop internal and external linkages consistent with the vision, mission statement, core values and overall organization objectives.

3.     Job Requirements:

a.     Education  

Master’s degree in hydrology, water management or other closely relevant discipline (Civil Engineering, Public Health etc).                          

b.     Relevant experience

5-6 years’ experience in the same capacity - preferably in INGOs - or a donor agency.

Proven technical knowledge and capacity to lead water management activities, projects and programs.

Experience leading project implementation in a complex setting involving multiple stakeholders.

c.      Computer knowledge    

MS Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint), Outlook 

4.     Skills and Personality:

a.      Communication skills          

Proven capacity to negotiate and work with governments at different levels.

b.     Technical skills                     

Budget tracking and reporting, HR management and reporting.

Qatar Charity’s Core Values and Commitments: Qatar Charity Pakistan is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom QC engages. Qatar Charity Pakistan expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks.

Qatar Charity Pakistan sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles, and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.

Qatar Charity Pakistan applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse, and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons.

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Qatar Charity Pakistan is an equal opportunities employer.