Program Title: Partnerships for Syunik Enhanced Community-Based Social Services
Starting date: December 2023
Contract Length: 2 years (with possible prolongation)
Duty Station: PIN Yerevan office with occasional travels to Syunik region
PIN launched a project in Syunik in January 2023 aimed to support improved community-based social service provision by placing civil society organizations (CSOs), municipal authorities and the Ministry’s Unified Social Services at the forefront of community-based social service planning and delivery in Syunik region and provide evidence based working models to support ongoing reforms in the social protection sector. Partnership for Syunik enhanced community based social services project is aimed to have resilient, trusted and accountable Civil Society Organizations in Syunik region and ensure effective cooperation with government authorities to deliver financially sustainable community-based social services that serve the needs of vulnerable populations in Syunik province.
The project requires effective coordination with Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs; Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure; Syunik Regional Authorities and Syunik 7 Municipalities, as well as international and local agencies supporting Social Reforms in Armenia. The project envisages capacity building for CSOs to be able to deliver needs based social services; establishment of community-level participatory social service planning mechanisms in seven target municipalities; facilitate CSO-led policy dialogue to advocate for sustainable funding of community-based social services through FSTP scheme for CSOs and technical support; national level coordination to scale up participatory planning of social services mechanism practiced within the project. Under the direct supervision, guidance and support of the Head of Programmes, the Project Manager is responsible for all components of management of the project, for ensuring efficient, effective and sustained collaboration with project partners, stakeholders, target group and the donor.
Project Oversight:
- Manage all day-to-day programmatic and operational activities of the project.
- Facilitate Advisory Groups/Commissions of Guardianship and Trustee meetings/discussions to address community needs.
- Facilitate cooperation and build strategic partnership with relevant stakeholders particularly local authorities and social service providers (CSOs) in Syunik
- Support advocacy for the introduction of the Participatory social service planning (PSSP methodology at national, regional, and community levels.
- Provide guidance and support to partners to ensure the successful execution of project objectives.
- Foster effective collaboration and communication among all project stakeholders.
- Stay updated on best practices, emerging trends and development in Syunik region in social service to vulnerable population and adapt project according to their needs.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Collect, revise, and edit financial and narrative reports to ensure quality assurance and compliance with the organization's and donor reporting requirements.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, budgets, and records of meetings and decisions.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
- Collaborate effectively with the Finance and Procurement, MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning), Communication, and other technical departments in subgrant program design, selection, execution, and monitoring.
- Ensure seamless communication and alignment of project goals across all departments.
Capacity Building:
- Work closely with the CSO Capacity Building and Grants Manager in the design and implementation of FSTP (insert relevant abbreviation) schemes.
- Identify training and capacity-building needs for project staff and partners.
Monitoring and Risk Management:
- Track the implementation of project activities and expenditures through Monthly Project review meetings and Internal Project Review system.
- Proactively identify potential risks and challenges and develop mitigation plans to ensure the smooth implementation of the project.
- Conduct regular evaluations to assess the impact and effectiveness of project interventions.
Compliance:
- Ensure strict compliance with donor regulations, contractual agreements, and internal organizational policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the organization's compliance team to address any issues or concerns.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Master's degree preferred).
- At least 5 yea