Institut Bioforce - Country Program Coordinator in Lebanon

BACKGROUND

Bioforce is looking for a Country Program Coordinator in Lebanon to ensure the implementation and the development of its operations in the country.  Since July 2018, Bioforce has been leading a consortium with Groupe URD and North LEDA in charge of implementing a project in Tripoli. This project aims to reinforce the leadership and the capacities of local actors in the response to crises in the Tripoli district. You will be responsible for the coordination of this project in collaboration with the implementing partners. You will also be in charge of representing Bioforce in Lebanon, leading its operational development and globally managing Bioforce’s mission in the country. 
For more information on Bioforce: www.institutbioforce.fr 

ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES 
Within the Operations Department, you will report to the Headquarters’ Coordinator in charge of the overall supervision of the Country Program.  
Main responsibilities: 
 Context Follow up and Security Management

 Lead the humanitarian situation and context analysis and follow up in Lebanon and report regularly to Headquarters

 Ensure the follow up of the security situation in Tripoli and the country

 Produce and regularly update the security management framework for Bioforce in Lebanon

 Be the focal point in terms of security management for all Bioforce staff  or consultants travelling to Lebanon 
 
 External Coordination and Representation

 Participate to sectorial and other relevant coordination meetings in Lebanon  
 Communicate on Bioforce’s actions worldwide and specifically in the region

 Develop collaborations with humanitarian/development stakeholders in Lebanon (INGOs, NNGOs, Donors, Governmental institutions, etc.)

 Be the focal point of Bioforce towards all Lebanese local and national authorities 
 
 Mission Management

 Ensure global compliance of the Bioforce’s operations in Lebanon with the Bioforce general policies and procedures in terms of administration, logistics and Human Resources

 Ensure regular reporting to the headquarters as per Bioforce’s internal procedures

 Lead recruitment and staff management for Bioforce team in Lebanon 
 
 Project Coordination in link with Bioforce’s partners

 Plan and implement the project’s activities under Bioforce’s responsibility

 Ensure the global coordination and the quality of the project by being the main interface with Bioforce’s local partners

 Ensure the follow-up of the activities and participate to the strategic follow-up of the project

 Represent Bioforce in the framework of this project and manage the relationships with operational, technical, and financial partners on the field  Produce the narrative and financial internal and external reports

 Contribute to the administrative and financial management of the project

 Contribute to the fundraising to secure additional financial resources required for the implementation of the project 
 
 Operations Development

 Contribute to the identification of potential partners and donors to develop and implement  new capacity strengthening initiatives of local actors in Lebanon and the Middle East Region

 Lead needs’ assessments for the development of Bioforce’s training offer in Lebanon

 Lead the design and development of new projects or actions in Lebanon and the Middle East Region 

Main requirements 

Education 

Master’s degree in project management, humanitarian action or related fields 
 
Skills and Experience

At least 5 years of experience in senior management positions on the field (international experience strongly desired) 
 
Knowledge and Skills

Good knowledge of the humanitarian/development sector  

Strong skills in project management;

financial management and partnership management  

Strong skills in reporting

Experience in managing institutional grants and knowledge of donors’ requirements

Extensive experience in representation and networking

Notions in Learning and Development

Strong communication and writing skills

Extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite

 
Behavioral Skills 

Flexibility/ Adaptability

Autonomy  

Respect of procedures and internal frameworks

Organizational skills/ Priority management

Relational qualities

Professional Ethics  

Commitment

Reliability