Call for Applications: Program Manager Position- Full Time

The Program Manager responsibilities within LOGI’s governance structure:

•        LOGI has both an Executive Board, whose officers are elected; an Advisory Board, whose members are selected, and an executive team whose members are selected through a call for applications.

•        LOGI’s Executive Board takes legal responsibility for LOGI, ensuring the integrity of its financial and legal frameworks. It endorses LOGI’s strategy and priorities in consultation with the Advisory Board and input for its wider membership base. It also oversees LOGI’s operations and the performance of the executive director.

•        The Executive Director and staff oversee LOGI's overall strategy and workplan, in addition to running LOGI’s operations under the guidance and management of the Governing Board.

•        LOGI’s Governing Board and Advisory Board ensure that the organization’s policy positions on issues related to Lebanon’s petroleum sector follow its Public Advocacy Standards. 

•        Full information on LOGI’s governance standards and code of ethics can be found here.

•        The Program Manager works within the LOGI executive team and liaises with LOGI’s Governing board when needed.

 Reports to: Executive Director and LOGI Executive Board

 Essential Responsibilities/  Job Description:

●      Lead on the development of the annual programmatic strategy in accordance with the organization's vision, mission and key pillars of engagement.

●      Support the executive director in developing a budget and operating plan for the program.

●      Developing an evaluation method (monitoring and evaluation framework) to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.

●      Support the executive director in writing project proposals

●      Support Finance Manager in developing budgets for project proposals.

●      Oversee and manage the work of project officers. 

●      Develop a results framework to ensure the proper effectiveness and impact of projects

●      Lead on meeting with partners and donors to ensure smooth implementation and follow up on all projects

●      Write accurate and timely narrative reports of projects/program status throughout its life cycle as per the agreements with donors. 

●      Share quarterly updates on programmatic risks and propose solutions where needed.

●      Support communication officer in developing the annual communication strategy

●      Work closely with assigned project officers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives

●      Regularly update the executive director on project progress and programmatic development.

●   Support LOGI’s Finance Manager in producing a monthly payment roll for Board’s approval. 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent time management skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Ability to operate under pressure  
• Skills in developing narrative reports 
• Knowledge of in google drive and all its tools 
• Self starter with little or nor supervision
• Team player 

Qualifications:

A Bachelor degree in a discipline related to LOGI’s work. A Master’s degree in a discipline related to LOGI’s work would be preferable.   

Technical Experience & Knowledge:

• A good understanding of how NGOs work
• An excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
• An excellent command of the Arabic language, both written and spoken 
• Full understating and working knowledge of Office 365 
• Full understanding and working knowledge of Google Docs.