Requires a Cover Letter?: 
yes
Application Submissions Guideline: 

Send your CV to [email protected] with the title of the email as "Community Center Manager". Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

Contact Person Name: 
Jade Elajami
Contact Person Position: 
Program Officer
Contact Person Email: 
Description: 

Job Description: The Community Center Manager will fulfill the following responsibilities:

I – Project planning

  • Work with a "board of stakeholders" and key members of the beneficiary communities benefiting from the project
  • Plan and organise the implementation of the center(s)' activities in compliance with the project proposal and objectives, and through consultation with the Salam Management Team.
  • Create and write grants as necessary for new projects. 
  • Identify potential partners in the project – organisations in the area, educators, vocational trainers etc. (ongoing throughout the project)
  • Create a schedule for the activities to be held at the centre.
  • Promote the centre’s activities and establish the enrolment process.
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  • II- Management of Project Implementation
  • Organize, manage, monitor and assess the implementation of the center activities in compliance with the project proposal and the beneficiaries’ needs.
  • Ensure smooth implementation, coordination and effective use of the available resources;
  • Integrate the beneficiaries into the project, by encouraging participation in the activities (through promotion and liaison with key community members) and the execution of the project.
  • Organise regular meetings with camp shaweeshes and other key members in the beneficiary communities to discuss the effectiveness of the project and implementation of the beneficiaries’ suggestions.
  • Lead the coordination of the centers activities and the project staff and volunteers;
  • Submit monthly progress reports to Salam LADC;
  • Ensure daily reports (ODK System) are filled by all classes and events.
  • Keep up to date the Google Calendar for the centre’s activities.

 

  • II- Financial management
  • Report to the Salam LADC accountant – submit financial reports and receipts on a weekly basis;
  • Manage, monitor and track expenses according to the budget;
  • Oversee petty cash available at the centre

III- Networking

  • Liaise with relevant NGOs, government agencies and national institutions in the area to maintain a network and cooperation in psychosocial and educational fields
  • Receive visits from donors and other relevant stakeholders
  • Assist with fundraising for the project.

IV – Other roles

  • Depending on rate of enrolment, and the weekly schedule, the project manager might be required to deliver education and vocational activities.
  • Providing consultation and assistance to Salam LADC with regards to opening or running similar centres in other areas 

Essential Criteria:

  • Experience required: minimum of 1 year;
  • Education degree: Bachelor Degree in social sciences, education, development or any related field;
  • Fluent in spoken Arabic and excellent knowledge of English (written and oral);
  • Previous managerial experience in humanitarian work;
  • Willingness to work with people from different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds
  • Good management, leadership and planning skills and willingness to take initiative;
  • Good communication and teamwork skills;
  • Able to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner,
  • Passion and belief in the project’s ethos
  • Flexibility and informativeness;
  • Strong leadership skills;

Supervised by: the Operations Officer and Salam Management Team

Expired

NOTE:

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Last modified: 
26 Nov, 2018
Intervention Sector(s):
Education
Application Deadline:
Thursday, 15 November 2018
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
2 months probation period with the possibility of extension
Salary
$750
Salary Range:
< 800 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
Excellent
English Language:
Excellent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beqaa