Program Manager-North

Under the direct supervision of the Executive director, the North Program manager will be responsible for the overall management of Mada’s projects in North Lebanon.

Program strategic planning:

• Leads the programmatic management of all in-country projects
• Leads the design and development of program strategies and plans with the program team and ensures their alignment with Mada strategy
• Ensures the program team stays abreast of the current program goals and objectives and participates in the program expansion plans.
• Ensures the program teams are implementing program activities in line with donor requirements to achieve project outcomes.
• Coordinates the preparation of timely and cost effective operational plans, budgets and strategic plans with the program team
• Acts as advocacy manager ensuring that the program addresses the needs of the people and is appropriate for the respective country
• Supports the Executive Director in developing project proposals for new projects.

Program financial management

• Supports the budget planning processes to ensure that program funds are expended according to procedures and plans.
• Collaborates with the program team and develops new initiatives to be integrated into the budget.

Team management, compliances, and capacity building

• Communicates the program vision to the project teams, leads and directs them toward achieving the program goals and objectives.
• Ensures that the program team have a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities and accountabilities; supported by clear job descriptions to ensure quality performance.
• Conducts program staffing needs assessment, presents recommendations to the Executive Director and participates in the recruitment of the program team.
• Facilitates the capacity building of program team to ensure they have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing to their full capacity; provides the necessary feedback to the program team and completes their performance appraisals.
• Provides direct support to the program team in the form of systems and tools.
• Develops and strengthens the program team’s understanding of project cycle management.

Program quality, accountability and reporting:

• Maintains the existing process of monitoring and evaluation (ME)
• Oversees submission of proper accountabilities of program funds and quality narrative reports in line with donor requirements.
• Provides quarterly updates of lessons learned and best practices to the Executive Director and stakeholders ensuring that program lessons are being used to promote improved program delivery.
• Conducts regular monitoring visits to project locations.

    Representation and collaboration

• Facilitates linkages, collaboration and networking with other civil society organizations and government and other relevant institutions to enhance Mada visibility and program activities.
• Identifies and develops new partnerships with NGOs, Community Based Organizations and the communities.
• Oversees the management of existing partnerships.
• Meets with partners’ staff and community leaders to discuss program improvement as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

5 years’ experience managing international development programs and liaising with government officials and donors. Proven experience in program manager, team management, project planning, proposal development, report writing, resource mobilization, networking, partnership-building and working with NGOs.

• Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task on a constant basis
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to build rapport with staff, partners, government officials, donors and community leaders
• Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines in a fast paced fluid environment
• Creative and flexible with problem solving skills
• Demonstrated professionalism and diplomacy
• Strategy planning skills
• People management particularly coaching and influence management
• Strong MS Office and program management tools and procedures
• Budgetary control and financial management, including ability to read and understand financial data
• Project management skills
• Understanding of community development processes