Programs Manager - Bekaa

Job Summary:

The Programs Manager will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs to ensure their successful execution and alignment with the company's goals and objectives.

Roles And Responsibilities:

1. Assess and analyse contextual developments, risks and needs in the designated programme areas, and contribute to development of the programme strategy and new project proposals;
2. Participate in mapping and due diligence of potential operational partners for cooperation and strategic partnerships;
3. Supervise, support and coordinate quality and timely implementation by project team in designated programme areas in line with relevant standards and internal and donor requirements:
4. Ensure that programme targets are reached in accordance with agreed programme objectives and as per funding documents with donors and in line with the overall programme approach;
5. Ensure project team achieve the project targets and deliverables in accordance with agreed project objectives, work plans, and as per project documents and contracts, and in line with the overall programme approach and  donor requirements;
6. Provide technical guidance to project team and support development of programme tools, SOPs, training materials and other key documents;
7. Ensure project team submit narrative and supports in preparation of financial reports and all relevant supporting documentation timely and in the required quality;
8. Identify and assess delays, gaps and needs with the project teams and ensure adjustments and corrective actions are made to improve overall quality of programming;
9. In coordination with the M&E ensure that project team develop good quality MEAL tools and collects required data to inform programming.
10. Ensure all contractual obligations are followed by the organization
11. Conduct monitoring visits or ensure external monitoring is introduced;
12. Collect, review and complete quality inputs for external reporting and proposal development;
13. Manage the project budget, update project documents and forecasts;
14. Ensure MEAL plan is implemented, ensure appropriate indicator tracking, and ensure that accountability to affected populations (AAP) is in place;
15. Participate in the development and supervision of rapid needs assessments, monitoring surveys, evaluations, and planning and implementation of other MEAL activities as required;

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business administration, nonprofit management, public administration).

5 to 10 years proven experience in program development, implementation, and management.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing a team.

Solid understanding of budgeting and financial management principles.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.