Program Manager

Program Coordinator

Job Description

About Bedayati 

Bedayati works to empower marginalized women and youth in Lebanon by widening access to education, skills training, and economic development opportunities. We champion an inclusive community and world of work where everyone can participate and make a difference. Our core values, integrity, inclusion, and innovation, guide our work on the ground.

About this Role

We are actively searching for a Program Manager to manage and grow our professional skills training and livelihood activities. The ideal candidate will have strong project management and people skills. 

Key Responsibilities

The Program Manager is responsible for ensuring that Bedayati’s skills training programs are effectively implemented and managed. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Bedayati Director.

The incumbent will:

• Lead the effective management and timely implementation of program activities to ensure achievement of results and delivery of outputs and activities, as per relevant project document(s);
• Develop internal monitoring and operational plans to help track program implementation against annual work plans and targets; 
• Design new concept notes and project proposals in line with Bedayati’s strategy and program objectives;
• Monitor the progress of project activities, revising the scope, schedule, or budget as necessary to ensure that program requirements are met;
• Monitor financial resources and accounting of all project activities with the finance team to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reports;
• Ensure adherence of activities to Bedayati financial, procurement, and administrative processes and regulations, whilst also ensuring compliance with respective donor rules and regulations;
• Lead the planning and organization of program events and capacity-building activities, including identifying and sourcing the necessary technical expertise and support, and monitoring the delivery of outputs and activities;
• Coordinate the procurement of relevant equipment/materials as required for program activities, following Bedayati procurement policies;
• Ensure proper project(s) documentation and records keeping as per the administrative requirements of Bedayati and relevant donor(s);
• Ensure that Bedayati’s core values and guidelines are effectively reflected in all project activities.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• A university degree or equivalent in business or relevant field;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management, program/project coordination, and monitoring in the development space;
• Background/strong interest in either of Bedayati’s sectoral focus areas (tech and culinary) a plus;
• Excellent written and oral Arabic and English skills. Knowledge of French is an asset;
• Excellent English writing skills;
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, deadlines, and budgetary guidelines;
• Good teamwork skills and ability to manage a team;
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and networking skills;
• Strong work ethic, a commitment to work excellence, and adherence to Bedayati core values;
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

This a full-time in-person commitment, Monday through Friday.