Appel de Genève/Geneva Call is looking for a "Project Coordinator" based in Beirut - Consultancy

About the Organization:

In situations of armed conflict and violence, Geneva Call, as a neutral, impartial and independent international humanitarian organization, endeavors to strengthen the respect of humanitarian norms and principles by armed non-State actors, in order to improve the protection of civilians, while supporting local communities in their efforts to enhance their own protection.

Appel de Genève/Geneva Call is a private, not-for-profit, humanitarian organization foundation under Swiss law, founded in 1998.

Main Responsibilities

The Consultant will serve as short-term Project Coordinator for Geneva Call in Lebanon and will be responsible for the implementation of Geneva Call’s activities in the first quarter of 2021. He/she will report to the Acting Lebanon Country Director within the Near and Middle East Department.

Her/his main responsibilities are:

• Coordinating, implementing and monitoring Geneva Call’s activities with Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese actors
• Providing project-related support to local partners

Main Tasks

 Operations/Programs

• Analysing the humanitarian situation and challenges faced by the civilian population when it comes to the right to healthcare and ensuring timely delivery of appropriate reporting on the context.
• Planning, coordinating and implementing Geneva Call activities according to the set objectives and operational procedures for the healthcare project in Lebanon.
• Managing all logistical and practical arrangements and ensuring timely delivery of appropriate reporting on the evolvement of the work plan.
• Monitoring the implementation of the project activities to ensure that outputs, outcomes and expected results are achieved, the budget is respected, and donor requirements are fulfilled and ensuring timely delivery of appropriate financial reporting.

 Security

• Following security rules and procedures for Lebanon in line with Geneva Call global security framework.
• Preparing, coordinating and participating in field mission security risk analysis .
• Monitoring the security situation vis-à-vis the project and mitigating risks as necessary.
• May be required to travel to areas at risk from war or other security problems.
•  Networking/Representation
• Actively contributing to the external representation of the intervention to key interlocutors through representation/participation in meetings, active networking.
• Contributing to build and maintain a network of counterparts with the main humanitarian key players and to strengthen Geneva Call’s role and added value within the humanitarian networks.

 Internal communication/reporting

• Managing safe-keeping of information and knowledge, for the project.
• Managing the flow of information for the project, both internally and externally, ensuring the proper formats, procedures and mechanisms are followed.
• Ensuring paper and electronic filing of all documents related to the project under his/her responsibility
• Ensuring timely delivery of appropriate reporting towards concerned Geneva Call representatives and donors

 HR/Administration/Logistics

• Support management of the Lebanon office according to Geneva Call operational strategy and with the support of relevant support departments.
• Preparing, coordinating and participating in field missions and other activities.
• Assisting with translation and interpretation, notably during Geneva Call’s staff field visits and translating documents for operational use.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 6 years of relevant field experience in a humanitarian organization.
• Advanced degree in international relations or International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law, political science or a related experience.
• Strong ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and skills with experience of negotiation with stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and in conflict-affected settings, and to handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to work independently and with minimum supervision, and as a part of a multicultural team.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic languages (both oral and written).
• Demonstrable computer literacy, including the MS package.

Conflict of interest

Any candidate affiliated to or openly supporting one or more interest groups contrary to the principles and values of the Foundation, or whose previous activity could cause difficulties for the safety of women and men co-workers at Geneva Call will be excluded from this selection process.

CONDITIONS

• Full time position, 100 %
• 3 months contract (renewable depending on performance and availability of funds)
• The position is to be based in Beirut/Lebanon, with regular travel within Lebanon
• Starting date: 1 January 2021

APPLICATIONS

Online applications (letter of intent and CV in PDF format),

ref.: “Project Coordinator Geneva Call Lebanon” must be sent by 27 December 2020 to [email protected]

Please note only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for further process.

Your application will be treated confidentially.