Protection Programme Coordinator.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communication and representation:
•    Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g., local authorities, donors, UN agencies and INGOs/NGOs).
•    Represent Bahar at relevant meetings in the field (e.g., field cluster meetings, workshops etc.) to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.
•    Participate in the coordination meetings with the Turkish representations related to Protection program. This could include delivering presentations to different stakeholders to show the capacity of Bahar and explore expansion or new partnerships in Syria.
Program Management and Development:
•    Liaise between Turkey and Syria teams and supervise and manage the field teams related directly to the project.
•    Contribute to the development of periodic strategies, SoPs, Technical forms/check lists for the sectors / department in line with Bahar’s strategic priorities.
•    Contribute to the development of concept notes/proposals in coordination with HR, MEAL, Supply Chain and Finance Dept. as per donor guidelines.
•    Ensure applying and maintaining an integrated approach between the previous sectors/sub-sectors and with the other departments / sectors to provide comprehensive and cost-efficient and holistic assistance to the affected population.
•    Ensure consistent coordination between the PRT & EDU department and other sectors/operations departments including the liaison team to ensure quality and timely implementation of the projects’ activities.
•    Ensures that all operations-related issues are effectively and efficiently coordinated within the implementation region. Responsible for all PRT program field-based staff's safety, security, and well-being.
•    Monitor and assess program implementation and decide on required corrective action. Assists in planning and organizing training programs for capacity building and program sustainability, contributing to increasing staff knowledge; proposes training by facilitating training and knowledge exchange.
•    Oversee the overall implementation of the designated projects in accordance with the project proposals / contract, while ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. 
•    Follow up with MEAL Dept. to ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives are conducted and complaints are responded to in a timely manner. 
•    Modify the implementation plan of the project as required and shared it with focal point & stakeholders (if needed) Including Kick Off meeting, regular follow up meeting),
•    Set periodic project management teams (PMT) meetings with other departments to discuss the progress of the projects and find solutions for any existing and potential barriers and challenges. 
•    Ensure designated projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Bahar, donor, country, and international standards. 
•    Promote the use of operating procedures, ensuring that all standardized formats are used, and guidelines followed. 
•    Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of the program and interventions during and after the implementation period.
•    Undertake ongoing assessments of protection situations, including developing situation analysis capacity to ensure that priority interventions are identified and determined based on Work plans and the PRT Strategic Plan.
•    Ensure department field staff have job descriptions and up to date performance management plans to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in job performance.
Reporting:
•    Ensure complete, timely & quality reporting of activities to donors.
•    Take the lead in building the technical capacity of field projects coordinators in quality and impact reporting skills.
•    Receive / prepare progress reports, weekly and monthly reports from related field projects coordinators, revise, compile and submit to the Program Manager. 
•    Receive / revise Finance/M&E reports and act according to their recommendations. 
Capacity Building:
•    Coordinate the overall capacity building plan for program staff in coordination with the relevant program coordinators including the training needs assessments, training kits development and trainings supervision. 
•    Provide relevant training to field team (the method is discussed with the Program Manager and HR. 
•    Attend related trainings held by donors, other INGs/NGOs partners etc. as nominated by Program Manager.
Adherence:
•    Reflect the vision and values of Bahar with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.  
•    Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct, ethics, values, and standpoint regarding internal and external actors.
•    Flag any potential risk on Bahar reputation, underspending & overspending to the Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:Holder of Bachelor degree in related sector.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in INGOs/NGOs.
Extensive experience in the administrative and financial management of overseas programs at the management level.
English and Arabic language proficiency: very good (writing, reading, and speaking).
MS Office suit proficiency: very good.
Demonstrated ability to train and improve capacity building of other staff.
Ability to transfer gained skills to other staff.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity.
Empathy with organizational vision, mission, goals, and objectives; commitment to humanitarian principles and actions.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Strong attention to details and high level of organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
Effective leadership and planning and excellent dispute resolution skills.
Willingness to work in a location different from that stated in the contract.
Willingness to work for extra hours as necessary