Program Officer

Introduction

Salam LADC (Salam) is an apolitical, non-religiously affiliated NGO, founded in the South of Lebanon. We provide education, livelihood support services and emergency aid to vulnerable people, regardless of their nationality, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion or political affiliation. Operations are conducted in Beirut, Central Bekaa and Kawkaba. Currently our largest operation is in Central Bekaa, where we offer a multitude of projects within our Saadnayel Community Center and in ITS' through our Bus Project. This role will be based in Zahle and Saadnayel, and transportation is not included. 

Overview

We are recruiting for a full-time Program Officer. Part of the core management team, this role acts as an intermediary between the field and the office staff, and plays a central role in the daily operations as well as the development and strategy of the organization. Your main roles and responsibilites will be but not limited to leading the management and progress of Project 'ACCESS' with our partner ONG SEED ensuring all the activities are on track as well as communicating regularly with donors and partners. 

Reports to: Director

Responsibilities and Duties:

 - Guide, in collaboration with the Director and Operations Officer, Salam LADC’s overall direction in terms of areas of focus and introduction of new projects.

- Maintain positive relationships with existing donors from Project ACCESS, including ensuring that narrative and financial reporting is completed promptly and accurately by the Accountant respectively, and guiding donor visits.

- Preserve contact between Salam LADC, the United Nations and other local actors by taking part in the inter-agency meetings and working groups. This is to include active participation at meetings with the United Nations and other NGOs in order to reflect positively on Salam LADC and ensure projects are carried out with maximum efficiency and cooperation, and receiving and submitting referrals.

- Ensure, in collaboration with the Accountant, that expenditure remains in line with project budgets and flag budget related issues with the relevant donors and/or project staff.

- Support the Fundraising Officer in pursuing new funding and partnership opportunities for Salam LADC. This is to include identifying potential donors from amongst the local actors, and supporting in the creation of project proposals.

- Take the lead on staff recruitment, including creating job advertisements, short-listing candidates and leading, alongside other relevant staff members, the interview process.

- Act as the Designated Person for child protection concerns and the PSEA Focal Point. The Program Officer should ensure that staff are properly trained on safeguarding and SEA, promptly refer cases to specialist NGOs and/or the local authorities, and regularly review Salam LADC’s safeguarding and SEA policies, ensuring that they are in line with current best practice. 

Requirements

Essential

- English; fluent

- Strong written communication skills in English and Arabic

- A resourceful problem solver

- Highly organised

- Ability to work under pressure

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Previous experience working in an NGO

- Previous experience supporting vulnerable communities

- Proficient in the use of IT; Microsoft Office packages, Google Workspace, Kobo Toolbox etc

Minimum Contract Length: 6 months