Project Manager

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Country Representative, the Project Manager will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Lebanese Humanitarian Fund (LHF) funded project in South and Nabatiyeh governorates.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Manage and lead the project activities.  
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan.
• Ensure the project is implemented according to the approved project proposal and budget.
•   Follow up, on a daily basis, on the project developments and progress to ensure compliance and proper implementation of activities.
•   Lead logistics operations to ensure all project-related resources and supplies are available on site in a timely fashion, and are procured according to the specific rules and procedures of IOCC and the donor.
•   Liaise with the donor to ensure the project is implemented according to the donor’s requirements and standards.
•   Follow up on security updates.
• Oversee and prepare periodic and end of project reports, with respecting quality and deadlines.
• Liaise with the Logistics and Procurement Department to prepare bids and tender books and design a procurement process.
• Conduct regular field visits. 
•   Monitor and evaluate the project activities against the project objectives and budget.
•   Ensure the project expenses are in line with the approved budget throughout the implementation phase.
•   Liaise with the finance team on all required financial documents.
•   Communicate and liaise internally with other IOCC departments as needed.
•   Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date project file.
• Manage, lead and provide guidance and support to the project team.
• Assess, discuss, and address program challenges with the project team.
• Report to and discuss program challenges with the Country Representative.
• Submit weekly reports to the Country Representative.
• Facilitate regular team meetings.
• Conduct trainings to the project team when necessary.  
• Write concept notes and proposals, including budgets when new relevant calls for proposal are out.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills.
• Good report and proposal writing skills.
• Good knowledge of food security norms and standards.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian guidelines, standards and protocols is desirable
• Good understanding and knowledge of supply chains.
• Ability to achieve results and meet deadlines in a demanding, pressured and fast-paced environment.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Dynamic personality.
• Diplomacy, confidence and ability to support and train staff.
• Capacity and willingness to travel to the field.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English; French is a plus.

Experience:

• At least 4 years work experience in a project management position.
•   Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage.
• Previous experience in food security program implementation is an advantage.

Contacts/Key Relationships

IOCC Lebanon Country Representative, Finance team, HR Manager, M&E team and Logistics & Procurement team.

Working Conditions

Stationed in the Beirut office with frequent visits to the field in the South & Nabatieh.

The candidate should have a driving license and a car.