Livelihoods Deputy Program Manager

Action Against Hunger, an International NGO operating in Lebanon since 2006, is looking for a Livelihoods Deputy Program Manager. Action Against Hunger offers a competitive salary package, a respectful and motivating working environment, trainings and promotion opportunities and is committed to core humanitarian values. Please visit our website for more information. Action Against Hunger is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.  Action Against Hunger never asks applicants to pay anything during the recruitment process. It is entirely free. Disclaimer : this recruitment will be finalized only if we receive donor's approval for the fundings. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the Program Manager (PM), the deputy will be responsible of the implementation of Action Against Hunger Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) department's activities in Bekaa. The Deputy will be tasked to ensure that livelihood activities are implemented and monitored in accordance with the program work-plan and logical frameworks and will be supporting the design of new proposals. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Bachelor degree in social work, agriculture, economy, food security, humanitarian action or any related field Desirable knowledge in food security and livelihoods, agriculture, economy... 2 years experience in humanitarian and development organizations 1 year experience in livelihoods programs management with international agency (desirable) Good knowledge of INGOs and donor agencies procedure, guidelines and intervention in Lebanon Previous knowledge of Action Against Hunger policies, strategy and previous interventions in Lebanon or middle-East region : an asset. Motivation, Teamwork, Effective Teamwork, Organization and Planning, Inspirational Leadership, Working towards Objectives, Creativity and Innovation, Analytical Capacity. Good skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and good skills with smartphones Native Arabic speaker, excellent level of English DETAILED OBJECTIVES AND TASKS Objective 1 : To ensure timely and quality implementation of livelihoods activities (35%) To support the Program Manager (PM) in designing the beneficiary selection process  *** To supervise the field officers in the beneficiary selection process on a daily basis and to actively support the process *** To present livelihoods activities (cash for work, skills trainings, etc.) work-plans, designs and proposals to the PM based on ongoing Action Against Hunger program and country strategy *** To plan and facilitate the design of trainings to be provided to livelihoods program participants *** To provide weekly work-plans and tasks to the Field Officers based on project work-plans and ensure good allocation of tasks through follow ups with Field Officers *** To actively support Action Against Hunger's implementing partners in conducting their livelihoods activities in the area *** The represent the PM in daily encounters with program stakeholders *** To provide verbal and written reports on the activities to the PM at the agreed frequency *** Under the guidance of the PM, participate in the development of capitalization reports for each livelihoods activity conducted by Action Against Hunger *** To facilitate the implementation of pilot livelihoods activities in Bekaa and present results with written and narrative reports to the PM *** To provide distribution plans, procurement requests to the PM based on agreed project work-plan *** To actively participate in budget follow up meetings with the PM *** To ensure project monitoring activities are implemented according to the project workplans *** To support drafting of livelihoods sector analysis sections in conducted assessments  and surveys under the guidance of the PM and in coordination with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) manager.  Objective 2 : To promote the comprehenstion and support the implementation of livelihoods interventions in Bekaa (15%)  To collect and evaluate information on livelihoods of the targeted populations in Bekaa and identify their needs *** To identify livelihoods support needs of the refugee population and propose intervention opportunities in line with Action Against Hunger country strategy to the PM *** To identify the livelihoods support needs of the vulnerable local population and propose how to meet these needs in line with Action Against Hunger country strategy to the PM *** Under the guidance of the PM, actively coordinate with other agencies and other stakeholders in livelihoods sector in Bekaa *** To represent Action Against Hunger in regional and national working group meetings in coordination with the PM and the FSL coordinator *** To deliver a short report (1-2 pages) reflecting the FSL situation with an emphasis on livelihoods (income generation, employability...) in the targeted area with proposed solutions every quarter *** To support the identification and design of livelihoods proposals in Bekaa *** To be involved in project reporting, monthly Activity Progress Report (APR), intermediate and finals reports.  Objective 3 : Team Management (30%)  Supervise and monitor the staff under his / her supervision as well as to coordinate partners *** Participate in staff training , helping to build technical capacity of staff , operators and partners in the area of FSL and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (if requested) *** Monitor and coach colleagues and team members, building the capacity to obtain high quality results and impacts *** Help to develop and execute context – specific solutions to improve collaboration, coordination and performance *** Ensure the good respect of working condition while in office or the field, especially the respect of Action Against Hunger Code of conduct and standard operation procedures for the area of operation and safety rules on the construction sites *** Ensure staff appraisals are conducted and together with the FSL PM Identify staff trainings needs and follow up the appropriate action with the FSL PM with recommendations of training and other capacity building majors.  Objective 4 : Finance and Administration (10%)  Organize  day- to-day logistic , administration and personal activities  *** Manage all related program equipment and materials in close consultation with the logistic / procurement officer. Maintain and ensure proper project asset register  *** Contribute to the supervision and control of expenses related with the activities of the project ( Procurement planning) *** Ensure the application of the Log –Kit forums and procedures pertaining to the supply chain, procurement, transport / movement  *** Supervise specific project (s) budget forecast & follow up *** Participate in the design of new budget.  Objective 5 : Reporting (10%) Be involved in the final project reporting: monthly APRs intermediate and final reports *** Report the progress of the work to his / her inline supervisor and material used  *** Report possible problem or conflict during the activities *** Report weekly activities and transportation needs *** Contribute to project and beneficiaries data collection and reporting *** Regular reporting to FSL PM and Head of Base (HoB).  Objective 6  : Security  Respect the security rules specified in the mission and base security plan, see to it that the team under his/her responsibility complies with the security plan and perform the security management tasks that can be assigned in its protocols ** Communicate to the security managers of the working location any security related information or non-compliance with the security plan.  Objective 7 : Support the humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger  Support emergency interventions, as per the employee's capacities ** Support any activity that helps achieving ACF humanitarian goals, as per the employee's capacities