Project Manager / Consortium Coordinator

Project Manager / Consortium Coordinator
Project: Nabni – Building for Peace Project
Consortium Partners: AMAL and The Day After (TDA)
Duty Station: Aleppo or Damascus, with regular travel to project locations in Hama Governorate
Contract Duration: 12 months
Expected Start Date: asap but no later than 01/01/2027

Important Note: This position is being recruited in anticipation of the proposed project. Appointment and contract issuance are subject to final donor approval and confirmation of project funding.

About AMAL Orgnaization For Relief& Development

Amal is a non-profit Syrian non-governmental organization established and registered in Turkey on 6/6/2014, to provide life-saving aid and services to the most vulnerable people, strengthening their resilience, advocating for their basic rights, and also contributing to providing recovery and revitalization programs for societies that war turned

Position Summary

AMAL is seeking a qualified Project Manager / Consortium Coordinator to lead AMAL’s implementation of the proposed Nabni project while coordinating the overall consortium partnership between AMAL and TDA.

The position has a dual function:

1. Project Manager for AMAL, responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring, coordination and reporting of AMAL-led project components, particularly infrastructure, service-delivery and related activities; and
2. Consortium Coordinator, responsible for ensuring effective coordination, information sharing, joint planning and consolidated follow-up across AMAL and TDA.

The position will work closely with technical, engineering, MEAL, finance, procurement, environmental and social, field and programme teams, as well as with consortium partners, Nabni representatives, local authorities, service providers and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management and Implementation

• Lead the day-to-day management and implementation of AMAL’s project responsibilities in accordance with the approved proposal, workplan, budget and donor requirements.
• Develop and regularly update detailed implementation plans, activity schedules, procurement plans and expenditure forecasts.
• Ensure timely implementation of infrastructure, service-delivery and other AMAL-led activities.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, finance, MEAL and E&S teams to ensure that technical and programme activities remain aligned.
• Track project progress, identify delays or implementation constraints and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure that feasibility assessments, technical designs, Bills of Quantities, procurement processes and implementation schedules are completed and coordinated appropriately.
• Ensure project activities follow approved technical, environmental, social, safeguarding and conflict-sensitivity requirements.
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure key decisions, approvals and changes are properly recorded.

2. Consortium Coordination

• Serve as the principal coordination focal point between AMAL and TDA for overall project implementation.
• Facilitate regular consortium coordination meetings and ensure agreed actions are documented and followed up.
• Maintain a consolidated project workplan covering the activities and dependencies of both consortium partners.
• Coordinate sequencing between the three project pathways: social cohesion, infrastructure/service delivery and inclusive local governance.
• Ensure that activities implemented by the two partners complement one another and contribute to the agreed Theory of Change and results framework.
• Coordinate preparation of joint progress updates, reports, presentations and other consortium-level deliverables.
• Support resolution of operational or coordination issues between consortium members in a constructive and timely manner.
• Ensure information relevant to project implementation, risks, changes and donor requirements is communicated consistently across the consortium.

3. Donor and External Coordination

• Act as a key programme focal point for coordination with Nabni and other relevant project stakeholders, in coordination with AMAL management.
• Support preparation and submission of narrative reports, workplans, progress updates and other donor-requested documentation.
• Coordinate responses to donor comments and follow up on agreed actions.
• Participate in coordination meetings, workshops, monitoring visits and project reviews.
• Support coordination with relevant local authorities, service institutions, community representatives and humanitarian/development coordination structures.
• Ensure proposed changes to activities, sites, budgets or implementation arrangements are identified early and processed through the appropriate approval mechanisms.

4. Programme Quality, MEAL and Accountability

• Ensure implementation remains aligned with the project Theory of Change, logical framework and agreed indicators.
• Work closely with MEAL colleagues to monitor progress toward outputs, outcomes and targets.
• Promote meaningful community participation and ensure community feedback informs implementation where appropriate.
• Support implementation of the project Complaints and Feedback Mechanism in coordination with the MEAL team.
• Ensure lessons learned, implementation challenges and good practices are documented and used to improve delivery.
• Promote conflict-sensitive, inclusive and do-no-harm approaches throughout project implementation.

5. Risk, Compliance and Safeguarding

• Monitor key programme, operational, financial, security and contextual risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are followed.
• Ensure environmental and social requirements are integrated into planning, procurement and implementation.
• Coordinate with technical and E&S colleagues on contractor compliance, occupational health and safety, community safety and other relevant requirements.
• Ensure serious incidents or significant project risks are escalated promptly in accordance with organizational and donor procedures.
• Promote safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, non-discrimination and respectful conduct throughout project implementation.

6. Team Coordination

• Coordinate the work of project staff and facilitate effective collaboration between technical and programme functions.
• Provide clear priorities, guidance and follow-up to project team members.
• Support problem solving and capacity development within the project team.
• Promote a collaborative working environment between AMAL and TDA teams.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, development studies, engineering, social sciences, public administration, international development or another relevant field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in project or programme management.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex project workplans.
• Experience working with humanitarian, recovery, development or peacebuilding projects.
• Strong experience in donor reporting, project planning and results-based management.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with partners, authorities, communities and technical teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, facilitation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong Arabic and English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Good command of Microsoft Office and common project-management and reporting tools.

Desirable

• Previous experience coordinating a consortium or partnership involving multiple organizations.
• Experience with infrastructure rehabilitation, service-delivery or early-recovery programming.
• Familiarity with social cohesion, conflict sensitivity, community engagement or local governance programming.
• Familiarity with environmental and social safeguards and community accountability mechanisms.
• Experience working in Hama Governorate or similar contexts.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and coordination
• Planning and organization
• Partnership management
• Clear communication
• Problem solving and decision-making
• Results orientation
• Conflict sensitivity
• Accountability and integrity
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and programme teams

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:

Amal is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities in our recruitment practices so maintaining equal opportunities and nondiscrimination is a foundational principle:

Discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, social status, origin, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other grounds is strictly prohibited across all aspects of employment, organizational practices, work arrangements, salary, dismissal, and service provision.

Preference among employees or candidates for employment may be granted based on objective criteria and qualifications essential for the job, and such preferences do not constitute discrimination.

In instances where specific provisions apply to contracting concerning gender, qualifications, working conditions, or contract type (daily, weekly, seasonal), rights and responsibilities remain equitable

PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION:

Amal Organization is dedicated to fostering a secure and respectful environment for employees and those they interact with in the course of their work. The recruitment, retention, and promotion of staff are inherently tied to maintaining high ethical standards and a commendable reputation. Amal Organization unequivocally prohibits and will not tolerate (zero tolerate) any form of discrimination, abuse, harassment (whether sexual or otherwise), based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. Employees and associated personnel must strictly refrain from engaging in any discriminatory, harassing, or abusive behavior, whether physical, sexual, verbal, or otherwise, both within and outside the Amal organization.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Amal Organization recognizes that ensuring a secure environment for children begins with the recruitment of qualified employees equipped with the necessary competencies and skills to perform their duties effectively, safely, and reliably. This commitment is geared towards safeguarding children from all forms of exploitation, labour, or potential harm.

In our dedication to children's safety, our selection process incorporates comprehensive background checks, underscoring our unwavering commitment to preventing abuse and ensuring the well-being of children.

SAFEGUARDING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:

In line with our commitment to fostering a secure and respectful work environment, the post holder is required to adhere to Amal's anti-harassment policy. This policy underscores our dedication to safeguarding the well-being of our staff by promoting a workplace culture characterized by mutual respect and professionalism. The role holder plays a vital part in this commitment, ensuring a supportive atmosphere and actively contributing to the safeguarding of their colleagues through the promotion of positive employee relations.

How to apply

To apply, please click the link below

https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/8R2I29eM