Economic Development Program Manager
Requires a Cover Letter?:
yes
Application Submissions Guideline:
A cover letter along with the CV should be send to the following email:
Contact Person Name:
Nahed Mokdad
Contact Person Position:
Admin & Finance Manager
Contact Person Email:
Description:
Responsibilities and main activities:
Main tasks:
Oversee and manage the Lebanon Country Office’s program
- Supervise and manage Lebanon Country Office’s program in collaboration and while supervising project managers.
- Ensure ongoing projects meet optimal operational and financial performance standards by monitoring and providing technical and managerial assistance to address implementation challenges.
- Ensure the timely submission of project documents, operational tools, and reports.
- Act as a budget holder for Lebanon Country Office program, and ensure compliance with donor requirements and responsible financial expenditures.
- Oversee all phases of the grant cycle, from start-up to closeout.
- Ensure timely project implementation according to donor requirements and regulations through close coordination with project manager and partners focal points.
- Develop Terms of References and contracts, and provide support to consultants hired to complement SwissContact’s project work, ensuring they deliver according to agreements.
- Lead the development of a program risk matrix and assist project managers in identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks.
- Coordinate with the partners, consultants and technical teams to ensure project deliverables meet the required quality.
- Collaborate closely with the on project budgets, financial reports, and cash flows.
- Work in close coordination with Finance Department and Support functions to ensure the smooth implementation of all projects.
- Play an active role in organizing donor visits, collaborating with relevant departments.
- Facilitate evaluation-related activities for projects in partnership with the MRM Team, head office, the project team, and other stakeholders as necessary.
- Ensure lessons learned events are held for projects, and share best practices and lessons learned within the program team.
- Lead the development of workforce and staffing plans for new grants, ensuring the current program structure supports program delivery.
- Lead on the recruitment of project staff in coordination with the human resources department.
- Review project-level analysis and trends to take operational measures to address gaps.
Manage the Performance and Build the capacity of program staff
- Lead, offer guidance, mentorship, and coaching to Project Managers.
- Ensure that program staff adhere to SC’s policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Country Director and human resrouces to create opportunities for capacity building among Project Managers, fostering both technical and personal development.
- Coach, provide support, and inspire the team to ensure the high-quality performance of their responsibilities.
- Efficiently oversee the performance of Project Managers, ensuring that performance agreements, regular performance reviews, and annual appraisals are conducted.
- Address any performance or behavioral concerns as they emerge.
Contribute to networking, partnering & acquisition efforts
- Participate in the identification of potential partner organizations, encompassing INGOs, Local NGOs, CBOs, and the private sector.
- Contribute to the formulation of partnership models and creative methodologies.
- Lead on proposal development and coordinate proposal development activities
- Lead on the design and planning of new projects with local partners, including the establishment of project objectives, budgets, activities, and deliverables.
- Serve as the representative of SC in relevant donor interactions and sector working groups.
Oversee reporting and information dissemination
- Ensure the development of materials for the programme, such as presentation material
- Ensure the timely reporting of information shared with donors and partners.
- Ensure relevant information is shared with project teams, partners, head-office and other relevant stakeholders
Handle Safety and Security responsibilities
- Have knowledge of the emergency and evacuation policies and protocols and verify the implementation of essential preparedness measures.
- Take ownership of personal and staff security and play an active role in fostering a constructive security culture.
- Adhere to security policies and procedures, promptly reporting any incidents or violations to the Country Director.
Perform Other Duties
- Attend and participate in capacity building events locally and internationally as required.
- Perform other punctual tasks as dictated by the program, office, and the country's circumstances.
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Last modified:
07 Jan, 2025
Intervention Sector(s):
Agriculture, Development, Labor & Livelihoods, Recovery and reconstruction
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
One year
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
> 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
• University degree in economics, management, business or any related field with at least 7 years of experience in the Development or Humanitarian fields.
• Proven experience in managing Economic Development or Livelihoods projects or programs.
• Strong experience in Project Management and Budget Management.
• Proven experience in managing a team in a multicultural environment.
• Proven knowledge in donors’ strategies and requirements.
• Ability to cope and maintain performance expectations under pressure
• Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
• Critical thinking, analytical and research skills, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Organization and time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.
• 20% field work, 80% office work
• Position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally and during a crisis situation
Experience Requirements:
5 to 10 years
Arabic Language:
Excellent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
Very Good
Country/City:
- Lebanon