POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Director is responsible for implementing a high-quality, results-oriented project to strengthen government and civil society efforts to prevent child trafficking, increase the number of trafficking victims identified, and provide comprehensive, trauma-informed care to trafficked children as well as vulnerable children of migrant workers.  POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Project Director is responsible for overall project management, including achievement of goals, team management and grantee oversight. S/he will ensure that all agreement deadlines are met and targets are achieved; and coordinate and maintain working relationships with project stakeholders. This includes government ministries, departments, agencies, subgrantees and/or subcontractors, short-term technical experts, individuals with lived experience and relevant international programs and organizations. S/he will lead collaborative initiatives to ensure all approaches are sustainable and evidence-based. Essential responsibilities include:  <ul><li>Provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction while ensuring alignment with the project’s vision; </li></ul><ul><li>Model Winrock’s values and Code of Conduct to facilitate a productive and professional work environment; </li></ul><ul><li>Lead strategic planning for the project, such as annual work planning and quarterly reviews and adjustments; oversee implementation of workplan activities and achievement of project targets; </li></ul><ul><li>Represent the above-described project and Winrock to external stakeholders such as donors, local and national government entities, NGOs, and international community; </li></ul><ul><li>Initiate and maintain accountability for required Leahy Vetting at least 60 days prior to any activities that will include participation of security forces or armed personnel; </li></ul><ul><li>Establish and maintain effective collaboration with relevant government stakeholders to improve coordination and services by frontline agencies and service providers;  </li></ul><ul><li>Support partners in reviewing protocols and streamlining child trafficking responses and referrals, implementing minimum standards of care, case management protocols and referral procedures;  </li></ul><ul><li>Expand, strengthen, and oversee Survivor Advisory Group and Child CTIP Champions, including recruitment of new members, leading collaborative planning, ensuring timely and consistent communication, and addressing any support needs; </li></ul><ul><li>Work with relevant partners to identify capacity gaps in child trafficking response, develop capacity development milestones, and provide technical assistance to implement capacity development plans; </li></ul><ul><li>Oversee specialized training of government officials and civil society representatives on identification and trauma-informed comprehensive care for child trafficking; </li></ul><ul><li>Work with subgrantees to implement activities and trainings at local level; </li></ul><ul><li>With support from and collaboration with local and home office staff, prepare and submit high-quality, timely and accurate programmatic, financial, and other reports/deliverables; </li></ul><ul><li>Lead timely, high-quality implementation of project activities that are demand-driven and align with donor objectives and project documents; </li></ul><ul><li>Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project implementation, including pause and reflect sessions, after-action reviews, and continuous reflection and adaptation of project activities and approaches to ensure achievement of project objectives; </li></ul><ul><li>Provide continuous technical assistance, support, and information to national and local government officials, partner NGOs, consultants, and project staff;  </li></ul><ul><li>Oversee management of project budget (including monthly budget projections, Winrock institutional budgets) and expenditures in collaboration with home office and Regional Director of Finance and Operations </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure that all financial activity is carried out in accordance with annual budget allocations, Winrock policy, and donor guidelines; </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain close communication with Winrock home office and U.S. Department of State and provide ongoing updates of project progress; </li></ul><ul><li>Supervise project staff, including delegating duties, providing regular feedback and annual performance evaluations, and implementing effective conflict resolution; </li></ul><ul><li>Draft and translate relevant project documents and provide oral translation during meetings, workshops, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:  Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in the field of law, social work, management, political science, public policy/administration, or a relevant social science discipline.  Experience: <ul><li>At least 8 years’ professional experience in in international projects, with at least 3 years of demonstrated managerial and/or team leadership experience managing to the highest ethical standards, on time and on budget; </li></ul><ul><li>Strong technical background in human trafficking or child protection essential, preferably in international or regional projects funded by international donors;  </li></ul><ul><li>In-depth knowledge and understanding of social, economic, political, and cultural context governing migration, human trafficking and child protection issues in Kazakhstan; </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated team management skills; </li></ul><ul><li>Financial oversight and budget management experience; </li></ul><ul><li>Good track record of strengthening capacity and overseeing governmental and nongovernmental organizations; </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with monitoring and evaluation; </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills; </li></ul><ul><li>Fluency in English and Kazakh and/or Russian is required. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li></ul>

Winrock International is a development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues.

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POSITION SUMMARY:&nbsp;The Project Director is responsible for implementing a high-quality, results-oriented project to strengthen government and civil society efforts to prevent child trafficking, increase the number of trafficking victims identified, and provide comprehensive, trauma-informed care to trafficked children as well as vulnerable children of migrant workers.&nbsp;&nbsp;POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp;The Project Director is responsible for overall project management, including achievement of goals, team management and grantee oversight. S/he will ensure that all agreement deadlines are met and targets are achieved; and coordinate and maintain working relationships with project stakeholders. This includes government ministries, departments, agencies, subgrantees and/or subcontractors, short-term technical experts, individuals with lived experience and relevant international programs and organizations. S/he will lead collaborative initiatives to ensure all approaches are sustainable and evidence-based. Essential responsibilities include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide overall leadership, management, and technical direction while ensuring alignment with the project’s vision;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Model Winrock’s values and Code of Conduct to facilitate a productive and professional work environment;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Lead strategic planning for the project, such as annual work planning and quarterly reviews and adjustments; oversee implementation of workplan activities and achievement of project targets;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Represent the above-described project and Winrock to external stakeholders such as donors, local and national government entities, NGOs, and international community;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Initiate and maintain accountability for required Leahy Vetting at least 60 days prior to any activities that will include participation of security forces or armed personnel;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Establish and maintain effective collaboration with relevant government stakeholders to improve coordination and services by frontline agencies and service providers;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Support partners in reviewing protocols and streamlining child trafficking responses and referrals, implementing minimum standards of care, case management protocols and referral procedures;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Expand, strengthen, and oversee Survivor Advisory Group and Child CTIP Champions, including recruitment of new members, leading collaborative planning, ensuring timely and consistent communication, and addressing any support needs;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Work with relevant partners to identify capacity gaps in child trafficking response, develop capacity development milestones, and provide technical assistance to implement capacity development plans;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee specialized training of government officials and civil society representatives on identification and trauma-informed comprehensive care for child trafficking;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Work with subgrantees to implement activities and trainings at local level;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>With support from and collaboration with local and home office staff, prepare and submit high-quality, timely and accurate programmatic, financial, and other reports/deliverables;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Lead timely, high-quality implementation of project activities that are demand-driven and align with donor objectives and project documents;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee monitoring and evaluation of project implementation, including pause and reflect sessions, after-action reviews, and continuous reflection and adaptation of project activities and approaches to ensure achievement of project objectives;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Provide continuous technical assistance, support, and information to national and local government officials, partner NGOs, consultants, and project staff;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee management of project budget (including monthly budget projections, Winrock institutional budgets) and expenditures in collaboration with home office and Regional Director of Finance and Operations&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure that all financial activity is carried out in accordance with annual budget allocations, Winrock policy, and donor guidelines;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain close communication with Winrock home office and U.S. Department of State and provide ongoing updates of project progress;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Supervise project staff, including delegating duties, providing regular feedback and annual performance evaluations, and implementing effective conflict resolution;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Draft and translate relevant project documents and provide oral translation during meetings, workshops, etc.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Other duties as assigned&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred in the field of law, social work, management, political science, public policy/administration, or a relevant social science discipline.&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>At least 8 years’ professional experience in in international projects, with at least 3 years of demonstrated managerial and/or team leadership experience managing to the highest ethical standards, on time and on budget;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong technical background in human trafficking or child protection essential, preferably in international or regional projects funded by international donors;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>In-depth knowledge and understanding of social, economic, political, and cultural context governing migration, human trafficking and child protection issues in Kazakhstan;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated team management skills;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Financial oversight and budget management experience;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Good track record of strengthening capacity and overseeing governmental and nongovernmental organizations;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with monitoring and evaluation;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Fluency in English and Kazakh and/or Russian is required.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li></ul>

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