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Consortium Manager

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CARE, NRC and ACF will form a consortium to implement an integrated response in both North and South Yemen, with CARE being the lead member of the consortium. The consortium expects to affect conflict affected people (IDPs, returnees, host communities) in target areas to recover from stresses and shocks of conflict, economic and malnutrition crises through integrated support (WASH, Food Security/Livelihoods, Nutrition, Shelter, and Resilience). The Consortium PM will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the work of the Integrated Recovery Programme at the country level, and ensure an integrated, holistic approach in project implementation among Consortium partners in the achievement of project objectives. S/he will be specifically responsible to facilitate integrated programming in joint areas of operation with a focus on: cross-learning, downward accountability, monitoring integration aspects and producing consolidated narrative reports. The Consortium PM provides analysis and information to the consortium’s Steering Committee for overall strategic direction.
Responsibilities
Communication & Coordination
Responsible for the overall coordination  of the Consortium project to facilitate integrated programming in  the entire project with special focus on the joint areas of operation
Ensure effective mechanisms for information sharing and cooperation among Consortium partners at country level, including organizing and chairing regular meetings of the Project’s Steering Committee
Support effective mechanisms for information sharing and cooperation among Consortium partners at the national and field levels through the Consortium’s Working Group
Monitoring & Evaluation
Monitor overall project implementation and propose adaptations needed to achieve objectives, improve integration of approaches among Consortium partners, or improve coordination with external stakeholders
Responsible for the project’s  integrated monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework)
Ensure measures for cross-learning, downward accountability, and monitoring of integration aspects are put in place and utilized, including Shared monitoring tools and accountability minimum standards will be developed
Ensure joint field missions to support and assess the delivery of the integrated aspects of programming
Ensure that learning workshops are regularly held, at which field staff can share successes and seek to resolve challenges
Responsible for the proposed joint research project on resilience, with a view to contributing to the evidence base on resilience in Yemen and informing future programme design as intervention focus moves more from recovery to resilience
Planning & Reporting
Ensure compliance with the donor’s grant agreement and manages the sub-grant agreements with Consortium partners
Oversee joint planning, facilitate a grants start-up meeting at the start of the project, and quarterly review meetings amongst the member agencies
Responsible for producing quality consolidated reports  including establishing joint reporting tools and mechanisms, in close cooperation with the Project Assistant and relevant staff of Consortium partners
Budget Management
Responsible for the management of the overall consortium budget in coordination with Consortium Partners
Initiate financial request to donors and oversee financial transfers to Consortium partners in accordance with approved budgets, in close coordination  with CARE Finance Controller
Ensure adherence of Consortium partners to approved budgets, regularly collect and report to the Project Steering Committee on overall burn rates, and prepare proposals (if needed) on budget reallocations between Consortium partners
Ensure abidance by CARE and donor financial and procurement procedures with maximum cost effectiveness
Mitigate financial risks through appropriate management of funds and supervise accounting activities
Representation
Responsible for all external representation of the Consortium project
Represent the Consortium to key stakeholders and provide them with information about project objectives, risks, constraints and progress

  • Responsibilities
    • Required qualifications: Post-graduate degree in social/political sciences, arts or in a humanitarian assistance related field 5 years of project management experience (planning, monitoring, evaluation) in humanitarian context, including in a leading position. Strong experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex projects. Experience in organizational representation, coordination and liaison. Experience in narrative and financial reporting on complex projects to international donors. Experience in implementing projects within partner networks or consortia; experience in managing such networks / consortia a strong advantage. Willingness and ability to travel within Yemen and abroad Excellent conceptual, planning, organizational, and leadership skills. Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving capacities. Fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of Arabic an advantage. Strong computer literacy. Ability to manage stress, multi-task and take decisions.
    Required
    Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
    The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.
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