PROJECT MANAGER-ISAO

Work Location:	Yemen - Sana'a
Other Possible Locations:
Expected Travel:
Language Requirement:
Employee Duration:	Active Full-Time
Type of Post:	Unaccompanied
Funding:	Approved
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DESCRIPTION
CARE is currently seeking a Project Manager –ISAO.The position of Project Manager is to manage and develop the ISAO staff and product to ensure the projects mission is accomplished. To manage the ISAO to ensure: INGO member organizations have access to improving information, analysis and advice on safety and security. The member organizations are successfully engaged with and able to support ISAO team in their relevant activities/networking. Safety and Security practices of the member organizations are supported and improved. Develop and improve the capacity of the ISAO office product to better meet the needs of the INGOF member organizations and to respond to the changing security situation in Yemen. Responsibilities: Coordination and Networking Expand and maintain a network of contacts within the Forum member’s staff. Expand and maintain a network of open contacts within the authorities and local communities. Conduct regular meetings with the members’ representatives and their security staff to discuss INGO security coordination and security issues. Encourage and motivate the forum members to engage effectively and support ISAO team on their relevant activities. Services Identify the safety and security needs of the INGO Forum members. Deliver a range of safety and security (S&S) training to the Forum members’ staff.  Collect and collate information for analysis related to the context and current situation in Yemen. Disseminate to INGOF members timely and accurate S&S information and advice through appropriate reporting methods and styles e.g. SMS alert messages, email advisories and weekly and monthly reports. Advise the members on the use of telecommunications equipment. Make available security documentation that can be incorporated into members’ security management systems. Provide advice and guidance to individual members concerning specific safety and security issues. Provide Country Security Briefings to international visitors and new staff. Liaison and collaboration Develop close working relationship with other humanitarian actors on safety and security issues, specifically with the UNDSS, GIZ Risk Management Team, security and liaison staff at various Embassies, OCHA and iMMAP.  The Project Manager will: Act as interlocutor on safety and security issues where there is a need to coordinate between the above actors and Forum members. Assist in identifying and utilizing pooled resources. While respecting confidentiality requirements, share security information. Observing UN Security Management Team meetings and representing the office at UN Field Security Advisor meetings when necessary. In collaboration with the INGOF Coordinator, assist in the development and operation of iMMAP and OCHA data collation and mapping projects. Management Write future proposals to raise funding and manage the projects budget Supervise and develop ISAO staff to ensure future sustainability of ISAO capacity Ensure day to day management of the project operations and ensure timely reporting to donors Ensure compliance with CARE and donors policies, rules and regulations Requirements: University or higher degree in relevant discipline At least 5 years’ experience working with INGOs and/or other humanitarian organizations At least 4 years' experience working in coordination of humanitarian S&S Experience with critical incident management Proven Experience with delivering S&S related training Proven experience in managing and building capacity of small teams. Proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualised S&S protocols and systems Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines Ability to use initiative, solve problems and work effectively with minimal supervision Stable and robust character, team-player with a good sense of humour Excellent communication and listening skills Fluent in written and spoken English

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