Crown Agents is an international development company delivering capacity building and institutional development services in procurement, public financial management, revenue enhancement and expenditure management. We work for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international development agencies and institutions and operate at all times to the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
As part of the growing portfolio of work that we undertake around the world, we are seeking to identify a suitably qualified Task Manager with special background in Civil Society Organisations who would be interested in a potential four year consultancy assignment to contribute to a recovery programme for Syria. The role will be based in Turkey but may require travel to Syria when the security situation allows.
As part of the growing portfolio of work that we undertake around the world, we are seeking to identify a suitably qualified Task Manager with special background in Civil Society Organisations who would be interested in a potential four year consultancy assignment to contribute to a recovery programme for Syria. The role will be based in Turkey but may require travel to Syria when the security situation allows.
In particular we are looking for individuals with the following experience:
- In-depth knowledge of the political, economic and socio-cultural context of Syria and its different regions and groups
- Access to a variety of information sources in and on Syria
- At least 5 years of experience in project cycle management in development cooperation
- Solid knowledge of project evaluation and monitoring techniques
- Access to and knowledge of Civil Society Organizations in Syria, including International NGOs with field presence in the country
- Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
- Ability and readiness to work and live in an off-capital environment on the Turkish-Syrian border
- Ability and readiness to travel frequently, including field trips to Syria if and when the security situation allows to
- Good working knowledge of spoken and written English
Additional advantages:
- Experience in working in Syria and/or neighbouring countries
- Working knowledge of Arabic
Interested individuals are invited to submit their CVs for consideration along with details of their availability and anticipated fee rate to: SCSResource@crownagents.co.uk. Please also state "LT6 - Task Manager with special background in Civil Society Organisations" in the subject line.
Closing date for applications: 26th April 2013
Closing date for applications: 26th April 2013
Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
