Program Officer – Lebanon (National Position)

The Program Officer will be based in Lebanon and work independently, but in tight coordination with Johanniter´s team in Amman, Jordan. The Program Officer supports the work of Johanniter International Assistance in all project related activities in Lebanon and will be managing the project implementation, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget. He/she will maintain a positive partner relation, and will support the partners in their capacity development. He/she will be cooperating with the supervisor who is based in Amman and will be frequently visiting Lebanon for project monitoring.

Main purpose of job:

• He/she represents Johanniter International Assistance in Lebanon
• He/she plans, executes and finalizes all project activities in Lebanon according to deadlines and within budget.
• He/she acquires resources and coordinates the efforts of team members and external clients in order to implement projects according to the plan.
• He/she manages and defines the project’s objectives and oversees quality control throughout the completion of the project cycle.
• He/she creates work plans based on goals and targets, and implements evidence-based interventions in one or more multi-sector areas, as well as new technologies and practices.
• He/she collaborates with other sectors and also participates in sector meetings in order to integrate work plans, budgets and multi-sector interventions, which are essential for the success and sustainability of the project.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees the development of projects from initiation to completion.
• Manages capacity building of project partners providing guidance for the project partner.
• Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Develops and delivers project plans, documentation, training, presentations and budget proposals to management and staff.
• Identifies and resolves project issues and implements improvement plans to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget.
• Receives monthly reports from the partners, reviews and refines in cooperation with the supervisor.
• Coordinates with the project partner/s in Lebanon and other departments to prepare and implement project monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Liaises with relevant government departments, German Embassy, (I)NGO´s, donors and UN organizations in Lebanon
• Represents Johanniter International Assistance in the country.
• Organizes and/or carries out pre and postproject assessments
• Facilitates the projects’ orientation/ startup workshops for Implementing Partners’ senior to mid-level staff involved in the project implementation process.
• Ensures regular project supervision, field visits and actionoriented feedback for monitoring and evaluation, adherence to accountability procedures and documentation as well as technical guidelines in close coordination with the supervisor.#
• Develops concept notes, expression of interests, writeups and project proposals for donors and HQ in consultation with the supervisor
• Supervises and finalizes monthly progress/ interim and final activity reports of various projects.
• Follows up on projects indicators, progress reports, LFAs/monitoring analysis reports and recommending actions to fill the gaps against the commitments made in the proposal
• Follows up with the finance department on budget plan in coordination with supervisor
• Reports and gives regular updates to the office in Amman, Jordan on the actual status in Lebanon.
• Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Development studies, Social science or another relevant discipline (Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, or Related Field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 5-years of project management experience in a humanitarian/development organization INGO/NGO
• Previous experience of management and project cycle management, including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in Donor Funded Projects
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines
• Hands On experience in report writing and capacity development
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office
• Willingness to set up a new office/work space and work solitary
• Good interpersonal skills, commitment and motivation
• Demonstrated project and personnel management skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic – both orally and written, German will be a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills
• Being able to work efficiently (multi-task), under pressure and to adapt to difficult condition
• Ability and willing to travel in Lebanon

Johanniter nurtures the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance.