The position is one of supervision in a given geographical area for several projects for shelter programme. The AM is responsible for the quality and effectiveness of CARE’s shelter program within his/her designated area of responsibility. This is a field based position with supervisory role of up to four international project managers.

• Coordinate the development of all shelter program implementation plans and budgets in the area within the framework of the agreed emergency response program and strategy.
• Ensure that shelter activities are implemented in a coordinated and integrated manner in collaboration with other departments within CARE or external partners.
• Ensure quality of activities, including respect of technical specifications, appropriate and transparent targeting and community engagement.
• Develop and adapt shelter projects in co-ordination with the Shelter Co-ordinator, maintaining a flexible approach to a changing field situation
• Responsible for budget management, including plannification of expenses, monthly budget follow up and cash forecast, monthly validation of expenses.
• Ensure the respect of CARE’s contractual obligations toward its donors, including timely achievement of verifiable results, and reporting.
• Assist with securing donor funding for shelter projects
• Ensure that CARE shelter project objectives are being achieved in the field.
• Oversee the use of appropriate project procedures and documentation, including project planning tools, procurement forms, tender and contract documentation, project tracking tools, and overall budgets.
• Ensure adequate program support services in his/her area of operation, liaise with program support as necessary
• Actively engage in the Cluster and other co-ordination mechanisms at the hub- or field-level
• Any other tasks required by the supervisor for the Shelter programme


Information and coordination
• Participate in CARE management planning and co-ordination
• Compile weekly and monthly reports for all project activity. Additional reports may be requested.
• Ensure the appropriate storage and upkeep of records and databases in the area
• Ensure that all shelter activities are developed in coordination with other sector's teams as appropriate.
• Where necessary ffacilitate the establishment of effective coordination mechanisms at the various local levels. Liaise with key non-governmental organizations (NGOs), national, provincial, and local government, and external donors, as necessary; participate in joint agency assessments, task-force teams and workshops, technical committee meetings, and coordination groups
• Represent CARE in discussions with donors at the field level, as required
• Report on field activities to Cluster forums and within CARE, and prepare documentation for donor reporting



Human resources management / capacity building
• Ensure all personnel understand and carry out their duties in accordance with humanitarian principles, core values, the Code of Conduct and SPHERE.
• Supervise and support up to four international Project Managers
• Support the project managers in the development of staffing structures and field base development and liaise with Human Resources as necessary
• Supervise and develop the capacities of mixed teams of international and national staff (social outreach officers, engineers, technicians, etc)

• 3-5 year experience in program management, preferably in complex emergencies and natural disasters
• Working knowledge of French
• Proven experience in coordination with NGOs and/or donor organizations.
• Proven experience in program budget management
• Proven experience in management of human resources
• Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, multi national team under difficult circumstances
• An understanding of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies. Including risk assessment and risk reduction planning a plus
• Understanding and experience in the inclusion of cross cutting issues in programming i.e. gender, HIV/AIDS, environmental issues.
• Familiarity with Sphere standards and Humanitarian principles
• Excellent leadership, management, teamwork & interpersonal skills
• Compliance to CARE principles and core values.


Skills:
Computer: Word, Excel
Familiar with GPS and GoogleEarth a plus

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. The selected candidate will be offered an attractive compensation package with the possibility to advance within the organization worldwide

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a cover letter, and copy of certificates

2011-04-20