Background 

SoCha is pursuing the OPTIMEL Project, an FCDO-funded contract that will provide independent monitoring, research, and learning support for FCDO’s humanitarian programs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). The program will focus on independent monitoring and third-party monitoring (TPM), research and evaluation, and portfolio learning and engagement while operating in a highly complex and sensitive environment.

SoCha seeks a highly qualified individual to fill the role of Program Manager. The position will be based in the OPTs and is contingent on contract award and approval. 

Scope of Work 

The Program Manager will support the design of oversight of activities throughout all stages of work. He/she will support the Team Leader in ensuring all deliverables are completed with high adherence to quality standards in addition to providing guidance to field-based data collection and verification. The Program Manager will fulfill the following responsibilities: 

1. Support the Team Leader in all work related to MEL and TPM.
2. Take day-to-day responsibility for leading MEL and TPM activities, ensuring compliance with contract delivery requirements and policies.
3. Liaise with the Team Leader, and other project team members on the technical, operational, and logistical scope and requirements of TPM activities and all matters related to budgeting and subcontracting.
4. Support the planning and oversight of a detailed work plan for TPM activities, and ensure that the staff and funds are coordinated effectively and efficiently in the delivery of high-quality deliverables.
5. Liaise with implementing partners to obtain necessary documents and information for tool development, planning, and logistics to carry out site visits.
6. Review deliverables prior to submission to the Team Leader.
7. Routine monitoring of evaluation activities workflow processes and problem-solving against constraints experienced in consultation with the Team Leader and project team members.
8. Develop data collection tools and facilitating training, as needed, for data collectors.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

1. A bachelor’s degree or higher in political or social sciences, economics, development studies, or a related field.
2. At least six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in TPM, data collection and consultant supervision in Fragile and Conflict Affected States.
3. Strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities, able to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.
4. Prior experience working in TPM projects, ideally in the OPTs and/or Middle East.
5. Experience in data analysis and management.
6. Experience in financial management.
7. Familiarity with standard/office IT applications including program management software.
8. Demonstrated ability to produce and edit reports and technical documents.
9. Professional communication skills and strong proficiency in written and spoken English. Fluency in Arabic is an additional asset.

Location 

Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs). 

How to Apply 

To submit your application, kindly provide your CV using the form provided below.

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.