Lebanon: Project Manager AICS - Lebanon

WORK CONTEXT

Cesvi has been working in Lebanon since 2001 in different areas: North Lebanon (Tripoli, Halba); South Lebanon (Sidon); Mount Lebanon (Chouf); Nabatîyé (Nabatîyé); Beqaa (Zahlé); Beirut (Beirut). All the Cesvi projects – funded by institutional donors and private foundations – in the livelihood sector, food security and emergency assistance have a crosscutting component in protection.
Since 2013 Cesvi has been responding to the spill over of the Syrian Crisis working in Livelihood and Protection sectors in close collaboration with local partners, CSOs, local authorities and other stakeholders.
Since 2015, Cesvi is an active member of the interagency Social Stability and Livelihoods Mount Lebanon WG and the national Social Stability & Livelihoods WG (chaired by UNDP). Moreover it is part of the Protection working group (chaired by UNHCR) and member of Lebanon Humanitarian INGO Forum (LHIF).
Current projects are funded by Unicef and Dutch funds and targets vulnerable communities with economic inclusion programmes through three main pathways: Building the capacity of SDCs to improve delivery of livelihood-related services, Improving the technical and soft skills of vulnerable individuals to ensure increased economic opportunity and reduce negative coping mechanisms and tensions and improving the capacity of the private sector for growth and job creation

The project will last 10 months and it is run in partnership with the municipality of Saida and the local Ngo Beeatoona
The project aims at increasing the income and the access to public services and infrastructure, mitigating the socio-economic consequences of the Syrian crisis

This project aims at the achievement of the following results:
• Increased the income for the most vulnerable Lebanese and refugee population in the municipalities of Saida and Haret Saida
• Improved access to public services and infrastructure for the entire community of Saida and Haret Saida municipalities
• Increased awareness level on environmental issues, inclusion and equal opportunities

JOB DESCRIPTION

The collaboration will start in August 15th2018
The main duty station will be in Beirut with frequent travel to Saida.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager will work under the supervision of Head of Mission and s/he will coordinate with the Country Administrator and local staff/and partner.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• S/He will directly plan project activities under the supervision of the Head of Mission
• S/He will coordinate the local operational staff
• S/He will ensure the project reporting in accordance with the deadlines, (activity planning, monthly project progress and final report).
• S/He will work in close in collaboration with the Country Administrator in budgeting, forecast and control of financial flows and planning and with the Head of Mission
• S/He will provide the processing of any potential project amendment or extension within the due times.
• S/He will be directly responsible for field staff recruitment and coordination.
• S/He will conduct training /mentoring /coaching for project staff team on an ongoing basis.
• S/He will guarantee that all the activities are in line with Donors’ and Cesvis’ procedures and rules.
• S/He will report to the donors and ensure the quality and accuracy of the technical information provided.
• S/He will actively participate to the Wash Working Group.
• S/He will write new project proposals in coordination with HQ and the field.
• S/He will liaise with relevant stakeholders.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• University degree in engineering or similar field, or development work
• Minimum 3/4 years’ project management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs in both protracted crisis and development contexts.
• At least 1 or 2 years’ experience in shelter/construction management projects
• Solid experience in needs assessments and project proposal writing;
• Ability to produce high quality narrative reports
• Knowledge of effective financial and budgetary planning and control, especially under AICS (Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo) rules and regulation
• Solid diplomatic and leadership skills in managing a variety of internal and external relationships, especially with partners, and acting effectively as an integration team member
• Self-motivated, flexible, resilient, able to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• High level of IT skills (Windows, Office package)
• Excellent knowledge of English and Italian - written and spoken.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES

• Prior experience in Lebanon and/or other complex areas in the Middle East
• Knowledge of Arabic

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback if unsuccessful at applicant stage. Only short-listed candidates will be updated on the status of their application.

To apply, please visit: https://www.cesvi.org/jobs/project-manager-aics-lebanon/