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About the job

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for development and implementation of DRC programs in the area of implementation (North Lebanon) – in coordination with the Area Manger and Tripoli-based Program Manager.  S/he will ensure programs are delivered to a high quality in line with DRC, donor and international standards. S/he will ensure good coordination with other actors in the area and between DRC’s programmatic sector teams. S/he is the line manager for Sector Managers and s/he is responsible for ensuring on time accountable delivery and high quality programming.​

Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

• Act as the primary DRC programme representative in the Akkar governorate and attend or ensure attendance, as appropriate, at all relevant programmatic coordination for meetings  

• Foster relationships with Government authorities and other relevant stakeholders in the area of implementation, and act as focal point for Tripoli and T5 municipality relations  

• Maintain close working relationships with donors, national and international organizations and local counterparts  

• Line manage Sector Managers in both Tripoli and Qobayat ensuring that they have relevant work plans and job descriptions and that performance reviews take place 

• Provide leadership, coordination and integration of DRC activities in the area  

• Encourage a positive, innovative and mutually supportive team spirit amongst the area team  

• Stay abreast of donor strategies and funding opportunities in the area of operation and provide technical and context-specific input for fundraising efforts, in coordination with the Area Manager  

• Lead on proposal development in the area of operation, drafting inputs to, or whole proposals, as requested by Head of Programs  

• Lead on programmatic financial planning and budget management; supervise budget management and forecasts of Sector Managers  

• Ensure programs are regularly and comprehensively monitored, and monitoring tools e.g. M&E information management tools are regularly updated. Regularly visit field activities​

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have 5 years’ management experience, overseeing humanitarian and development of multi-sector, multi-donor programs in complex environments. Moreover, we also expect the following:​

Required  

• University degree in management, internal relations, development studies or other related field  

• Proven experience in all aspects of program management including program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation  

• Practical financial, HR and administration management experience with extensive knowledge of budget development/management and finance documentation; understanding of HR principles and ethics  

• Experience of staff management, capacity building and performance development systems  

• Excellent report writing skills with an understanding of NGO and donor requirements  

• Experience with proposal writing is advantageous  

• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC  

• Proficiency in Arabic and English​

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

  • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
  • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
  • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer 

  • Contract length: 6 months, renew subject to funding and performance  
  • Level:  Management Band F, Monthly Basic Salary is depending on experience and qualifications
  • Duty Station: Qobayat, Akkar, Lebanon 
  • Start date: April 2019

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected].​

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.​

Closing date for applications: 5 May 2019. Interviews are expected to take place on rolling basis, when the successful candidate is selected, the position will be automatically closed. 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

 

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Last modified: 
23 Apr, 2019
Intervention Sector(s):
Refugees
Application Deadline:
Sunday, 5 May 2019
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
N/A
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
> 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
5 to 10 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • North Lebanon