Deadline: 17 October 2015
The International Development Law Organisation (IDLO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Field Programme Manager/Gender Expert at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
IDLO enables governments and empowers people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable development and economic opportunity.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Field Programme Manager will perform the following functions-
- Manage the IDLO project in Mongolia in daily implementation issues including inter alia revisions to project design, work-plans, and budgets, and recruitment of experts;
- Plan, supervise and co-ordinate the work of the Mongolia Project Team responsible for the implementation of the project, ensuring coherence and synergy between the respective activities;
- Assist the Project Team with technical outputs, including providing legal analysis and contributions to project deliverables;
- Provide inputs to and clear drafts of Terms of References for various short term technical consultants and implementing partners of the project;
- Review and report on deliverables of the Project Team and short term technical consultants;
- Provide inputs to and supervise external communication strategy of the project; Undertake any other tasks required for the timely and quality implementation of the project;
- Lead the preparation of internal reporting and external donor narrative reports;
- Review internal and external financial reports of the project in collaboration with the Field Office Finance Officer.
- Monitor expenditure and be responsible for the monitoring and updating of financial forecasts; and identify areas of under or over spending;
- Monitor the program implementation environment, including security, political, development and personnel issues that may affect implementation of the project;
- Identify and report in a timely manner any difficulty or possible change in project strategies, objectives, results or activities, and make recommendations for timely and optimal course corrections;
- Identify project and team successes, as well as lessons learned, and lead documentation for internal and external information sharing;
- In cooperation with IDLO Chief of Party, Mongolia, and IDLO Headquarters, identify new programmatic opportunities and develop proposals for funding. Partnerships, networking and coordination
- Represent IDLO in program events, build and maintain relationships with donors, international organizations, the Mongolian institutions, CSO’s and other implementing organizations in relation to the project;
- Attend partnership and networking meetings to foster development and implementation of the project.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- University degree in Law, Social Sciences or related field is required. Work experience
- At least 5-7 years of significant relevant professional experience in project management, including extensive experience in managing projects that address GBV;
- Technical understanding of the law and experience in implementation of GBV related initiatives/ in designing gender strategies and programs;
- Strong professional record in program/project cycle management;
- Proven experience in team management, report writing, budget development and financial reporting/forecasting.
- Demonstrated program development and donor relations experience;
- Proficient level of English is required, knowledge of Mongolian and/ or Russian desirable.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the completed IDLO Personal History Form (PHF), resume and cover letter via email.
For more information, please visit IDLO.
