"Protection" Program Manager - South Lebanon (Re - Advertisement)

Program Manager

Job Description:

Overall management of project, project staff and project financial control. 

Report on all aspects of the program to the upper management and suggest mechanisms and approaches.

Lead on the relation with partner agency or agencies and work on establishing good relation and coordination mechanism.

Create and support a coordination mechanism with the key stakeholders, Union of municipalities, municipalities, social development centers.

Oversees overall activities under different components of the program and makes sure objectives and results are met on a timely manner.

Coordinate among project teams and units and makes sure activities and schedules are implemented as planned.

Create solutions and mitigation plans for problems, obstacles or bad performance on a group or individual level.

Supervises and follows on all levels or reporting and produce the final reporting to be submitted to the partner agency.

Attends when needed related working groups and interagency meetings on the central level and delegates on the regions level.

Job Qualifications

Master’s degree in sociology, social work, management or related fields

At least 5 years’ experience in planning, management and coordination of medium programs (more than 20 staff).

Minimum 5 years work and practical experience in protection and child protection related activities and social work.

Computer, Microsoft office and English language skills is necessary.  

Demonstrated Knowledge of UNHCR's mandate, programs and activities as well as values and principles.

Excellent reporting skills in protection and monitoring including detection of cases for referrals for protection, legal or health assistance.

Strong personality and ability to create networks and establish relations within the key stakeholders in designated areas is essential.

Acquisition of a driving license and clean criminal record is necessary.