Project Manager (1 Position)
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
The position is for Inclusive Livelihood Project
- Get familiar with the Inclusive Livelihood Program whose goal/impact is the realization of social inclusion with participation in and access to all areas of life, and strengthening of the rights of persons with disabilities (psycho-social, social and physical disabilities) and with chronic diseases in an inclusive society throughout Cambodia.
- By negotiating and facilitating improved access to governmental and nongovernmental support programs,
- By intensifying networking and advocacy work to influence National Policy frameworks,
- By improving and professionalizing social work services and social work training standards with a focus on community-based promotion of inclusion.
- Prepare new proposals with the guidance of the Programs Director; planning and reporting (quarterly, six-monthly, annually, and completion) to be submitted to the Siem Reap Provincial Programs Director.
- Prepare project activity, budget plans and conduct regular monitoring visits to the project.
- Build good relationship with the likeminded NGOs, PDRD, PHD, Disable People Associations/Networks, P. Education, CCwC, Provincial Vocational Training Office and local authorities.
- Promote integration of ID Poor 1 and 2 families and other vulnerabilities including mental, physical, social and emotional.
- Strengthen Social schemes and all welfare systems available in Cambodia and facilitate their access. Promote the access to Disability cards, ID Poor cards, NSAF and access to loans.
- Promote integration of cross cutting themes of Gender, Rights Based, Environment, and Child Protection in the project management cycle.
- Strengthen the saving and credit activities of the MHG and upgrade office bearers’ capacity with promotion of PwD to leadership positions.
- Direct and guide project staff to implement project activities through the strengthening the MHG structure for awareness of PwD Rights, access to Education, access to livelihood activities and vocational training in compliance with program objectives, approaches, and guidelines.
- Manage project budget according to Caritas financial policies and procedures.
- Monitor the progress of project implementation to ensure that it is achieved based on timeframe, budgeting, and objectives and provide feedback to project staff.
- Prepare monitoring plan and report to be submitted to Provincial Programs Director
- Develop with National PME relevant monitoring tools, MIS and provide coaching to livelihood project staff, social workers and vocational skills trainers.
- Conduct workshops, forums with schools, local authorities, commune councils, disable people associations on Inclusive Livelihood program.
- Provide on the job training and coaching to project staff to sharpen their capacity and skills. Conduct staff performance appraisal and prepare staff development plan and submit to Human Resources Department.
- Ensure high degree of Accountability, Responsibility and Transparency.
- University degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Rural Development, Social Sciences or equivalent field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Social Inclusive Livelihood development including vocational trainings with NGO/INGO
- Strong ability in project and financial management and supervisory skills.
- Strong ability in Planning, Monitoring, Reporting.
- Analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to achieve work according deadlines
- High commitment to work with the poor and sensitive of people’s perspective.
- Skilled in formation and strengthening of grass roots level people institutions (MHG)
- Supervising and guiding the team - Leadership quality.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and spoken skills in English and Khmer.
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet and Email).
- Willingness to travel frequently to the target villages.
