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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic and operational leadership for community-based programming, with a strong focus on project management, donor engagement, and compliance. Proficient in budget management, monitoring and evaluation, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
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Project ManagementBudget ManagementAdvanced English ProficiencyCommunity-Based ProgrammingMonitoring And Evaluation
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisProgram DevelopmentMonitoring And Evaluation
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationCoachingCultural Competence
Tools & Technologies
Office 365Databases
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree In Social Project Management
Industry Keywords
International NGOVulnerable PopulationsForced DisplacementDonor ComplianceHIAS Code Of Conduct
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic and operational leadership for HIAS programs in Panama
- Lead planning, implementation, monitoring and continuous adaptation of community-based programming
- Develop proposals for fundraising opportunities from existing and new donors
- Ensure programming responds to the needs of people in transit, reverse movement, seeking asylum, or pursuing longer-term integration
- Establish community participation mechanisms for program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Translate assessments, community feedback and program data into program priorities, implementation plans and resource decisions
- Identify geographic and service gaps and recommend program adjustments or expansion
- Participate in national strategic and operational program planning
- Lead implementation according to proposals, workplans, budgets, donor requirements and HIAS technical standards
- Establish implementation plans with milestones, responsibilities, indicators and community-level outcomes
- Collaborate with government and nongovernmental institutions
- Advise Country Management on programmatic priorities, risks and resource requirements
- Manage internal implementation of prevention protocols for survivors of gender-based violence
- Analyze and consolidate information for statistical and narrative reports
- Monitor implementation and introduce corrective actions
- Manage internal and external management reporting with Monitoring and Evaluation
- Improve program procedures and strengthen team technical knowledge
- Oversee program information recording and confidential record maintenance
- Oversee program development, staffing and budgeting with Finance and Country Management
- Participate in budget-versus-actual reviews and provide variance explanations and corrective actions
- Ensure accurate, evidence-based and timely donor reporting
- Ensure donor and organizational compliance with Finance, Grants and technical teams
- Identify programmatic and operational risks and maintain mitigation measures
- Provide programmatic leadership and technical direction to program teams
- Establish roles, performance expectations and accountability
- Coordinate coaching, training and technical assistance
- Foster collaboration between field teams and Finance, Human Resources, Safety & Security and other support areas
- Promote a management culture grounded in HIAS values
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Professional degree in a social sciences field
- Master’s degree or specialization in social project management preferred
- 10+ years of experience in project management at an international NGO and/or working with vulnerable populations in situations of forced displacement
- 5+ years of management experience
- Advanced English proficiency, with ability to conduct negotiations and deliver effective presentations in English
- Proficiency with Office 365 applications for collaborative work
- Experience with databases
- Budget management experience
- Ability to work in a multicultural team
- Ability to travel frequently within Panama and internationally as required
- Ability to travel and work in insecure operating environments
- Successful reference check and background screening
- Must sign and adhere to HIAS Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies if offered the position
Benefits
Comp & perks- Fair and respectful hiring process with communication and transparency for candidates
- Diversity and inclusion commitment
- Professional journey at HIAS
- Reference checks and background screening as part of the hiring process
- Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies
- Work with a diverse, international team across five continents