Program Manager

The main role of the Program Manager is to provide overall project management with technical expertise for all activities related to the implementation of AVSI projects in Somalia (mainly in livelihood sector) and business development.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Supervise and have the final responsibility for the implementation of all the project activities in accordance with the projected/approved proposal, budget, financial planning and time schedule.
• Be responsible for the achievement of all project targets and key performance indicators.
• Contribute to the recruitment, orientation and training of the project staff.
• Coordinate project staff, strengthen their capacity, autonomy and sense of responsibility; and contribute to their further professional development.
• Be responsible for the compliance with all AVSI and donor procedures (especially concerning procurement, logistics, safety and administration of the project) in concert with Operations Manager and Country Representative.
• Ensure quality and sustainability of project results through strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (continuous improvement).
• Promote nexus and synergy with other national and international projects, programs, interventions.
• Elaborate narrative reports and proactively support the preparation of financial reports including the collection and verification of the relevant project documentation.
• Elaborate any other reports as required by AVSI, local authorities and the donor.
• Maintain and develop proactive relationships with partners, local authorities and with all stakeholders involved.
• Periodically interact with HQ focal points for coordinating and sharing new strategies, innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, trainings, workshops etc, including regarding donor and partner relations.
• Contribute to defining the strategy, methodology and tools used in urban planning in the country.
• Share within AVSI worldwide network the most significant experiences and lessons learnt together with the thematic focal point.
• Represent AVSI in relevant sectorial coordination structures (i.e. Clusters) and other meetings at provincial/national level.
• Identify new funding proposals also with other donors and program.
• Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.