Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH) / Diakonie Emergency Aid is a German based non-governmental organisation providing worldwide humanitarian aid. DKH has been working in Pakistan since the earthquake in 2005. Having implemented relief, recovery and rehabilitation operations in Kashmir (AJK) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has also provided emergency relief operations in KPK and Punjab after the devastating 2010 floods in Pakistan. For our recovery and rehabilitation programme we are seeking a
Program Manager
Location: Islamabad with movements to Peshawar and project locations
Assignment Period: As soon as possible (preferable February 2013), one year contract with possible extension
Scope of work: The Program Manager plays a key role in the leadership and management of DKH programming across Pakistan. In close collaboration with the Head of Mission, he/she initiates and leads recovery and rehabilitation efforts and new programming of DKH for the disaster affected population. He/she leads a team of 4 Sector Heads (Livelihood, WASH, Construction and DRR) under which the entire program team members work and supervises several international consultants. He/she is responsible for ensuring projects are implemented jointly with local partners according to DKH and donor guidelines, are of high quality, meet the needs of the beneficiaries and are completed in timely manner, within budgets. The Program Manager reports to the Head of Mission, is a member of the Senior Management and works collaboratively with the Managers of the Finance/Administration/HR and the Logistics/Security Departments and the DKH project officers in HQ Berlin.
Responsibilities: • Oversee the implementation of the DKH program portfolio ensuring consistency with DKH Country Strategy, internal guidelines and humanitarian principles. • Build, together with the program team and the Head of Mission, a disaster preparedness and response plan according to operational capacity. • Ensure that projects are managed closely through structured work plans and adequate monitoring and evaluation schemes of implementing partners are in place and properly applied. In collaboration with Admin/ Finance Manager manage funding transfers to partnership projects based on the progress achieved. Represent professionally DKH and DKH interest with implementing partners, government and donor entities or other networks in collaboration with the Head of Mission. • Support the program team and partners in high quality and timely reporting. Compile narrative reports (including graphs, tables, photos) on partner projects according to the time schedules agreed upon in the cooperation agreements.
Qualifications: The requested minimum qualifications are as follows: • Post-graduate university degree and trainings in a relevant field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in program or project management. • Excellent knowledge of the English language and relevant computer skills. • Demonstrated experience in relief, early recovery projects or international development work. • Demonstrated capacity to live in harsh conditions and insecure environment.
For this post, the following further qualifications are an asset: • Demonstrated understanding of and experience with policies, protocols, and procedures of international NGO and donor agencies. • Preferential experience in working with local partner organisations. • Good knowledge and experiences in monitoring and evaluation procedures (M & E). • Strong commitment to teamwork with effective communication, motivating leadership and interpersonal skills.
Security Situation and Remuneration: The security situation in Pakistan remains fluid and sometimes unpredictable. Candidates may expect periods of insecurity, periodic suspension or restrictions in program operation and field travel and high levels of volatility in the operating environment. This position is based in Islamabad, which faces low levels of insecurity. Candidates can expect to live in DKH guest houses with private room and bath, which is generally of high standard. The remuneration follows internationally accepted standards, including R & R and health insurance.
Others: Due to high personnel demand at the office in Pakistan, also applications from junior candidates might be considered for the short-list.
This is a non-family posting.
How to apply:
Contact: Please send application letter, CV and relevant documents via e-mail to: Ms. Graziela Voica at DKH Headquarter: graziela.voica@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de
For further information about the assignment please contact Mr. Michael Frischmuth, Head of Asia Desk at DKH Headquarter, michael.frischmuth@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de
