Programme Officer in Development team at Embassy of Denmark in Beirut

The Programme Officer will support the management of Danish grants under the 3SN programme,
which currently covers a range of thematic areas including protection, livelihoods, agriculture,
health and climate adaptation. The Programme Officer will be part of a team of three
posted staff members, but will work independently on assigned tasks and grants. He/she will
ultimately report to the Embassy’s Head of Cooperation and Management, but will refer to a
team leader in the daily work.
The main responsibilities and tasks of the Programme Officer may develop over time, and new
tasks may be added to the position. Moreover, all Embassy employees are, at all times, expected
to demonstrate flexibility to ensure the most optimal handling of the Embassy’s portfolio, especially
during vacation periods, illness and vacancies. As such, you should be ready to contribute
to tasks outside of your normal portfolio.
Main tasks and responsibilities as Programme Officer
Partnership management:
You will manage a portfolio of grants and be responsible for partner dialogue on project implementation
and development. Tasks include:
 Monitor, analyse and report on the results of partners, ensure that projects are implemented
as planned, remain alert of any deviations or delays and together with partners
identify solutions.
 Review partners’ narrative and financial reporting and ensure that all relevant project
management and financial systems are updated.
 Conduct regular partnership monitoring, including field visits, virtual or in-person meetings.
 Closely monitor and support partners in case of any suspicions of corruption.
 Contribute to communication and visibility of Danish assistance in cooperation with partners
and within the Embassy’s wider communication strategy.
 Ensure close coordination and information sharing with other colleagues working on development.
Programme development
You will contribute to the development of the new phase of the regional programme Support to
Syria and Syria’s Neighborhood (3SN) – Lebanon and Jordan for the period 2024-2026. Tasks
will include:
 Participate in the identification of partnerships for the programme.
 Support programme and project development in other areas as relevant.
 Support development of new partnership agreements and contribute to the overall quality
of project documents.
 Contribute to partner cross-learning exchanges through bilateral engagement or joint
learning events.
Coordination and representation:
 Represent the Embassy of Denmark in relevant fora and events, including for example
sector working groups and workshops related to Danish focus areas, with other donors,
international partners and government representatives.
 Participate in relevant development meetings and other staff meetings at the Danish
embassy.
Qualifications
 University degree in Development Studies, International Affairs, Humanitarian Action,
Political Science, or other relevant area of study.
 Minimum five years of professional experience working with humanitarian or development
cooperation (i.e. for an embassy, international or multilateral organization, international
or national non-governmental organizations).
 Experience with grant management, monitoring and implementation of international development
and humanitarian projects.
 Knowledge of the Syria crisis and forced displacement.
 Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and in a team.
 A structured mind-set and excellent planning and coordination skills.
 Strong interpersonal skills and team player abilities as well as interest in and willingness
to share knowledge with – and learn from – colleagues.
 Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Arabic.
 Willingness to travel in the region (Lebanon, Jordan and potentially also Syria).
 Good knowledge of protection, livelihoods, agriculture, health or climate mitigation is an
advantage.
We offer
 An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of tasks.
 Complex and meaningful tasks related to the Danish development portfolio in the region.
 Opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences.
 A large degree of ownership and independence in your daily work.
Employment conditions
 You will be offered full time employment until December 2026, with the possibility of
extension, on a local contract based on the Embassy’s staff rules.
 Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week.
 Employment will start as soon as possible, starting with a probationary period of three
months.You will be entitled to five weeks of paid holiday per year.
 Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related
results. You and your dependant family members will be offered reasonable coverage of
medical expenses.
 The position is subject to the Embassy’s terms and conditions for local staff.