Program Coordinator

Summary International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) together with its sister agency, Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), is seeking a qualified Program Coordinator to oversee NCA’s partner-based emergency humanitarian program in Lebanon.  Norwegian Church Aid is a humanitarian and development agency working in the Middle East since the 1950s. NCA struggles together with partner organizations across the world to eradicate poverty and for a just world. Current Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is working with its NGO partners to bring WASH services, protection & GBV programing to the most vulnerable regardless of age, nationality or creed. In 2016 NCA is looking to expand these programs. The Program Coordinator's main responsibility is to maintain & build NCA’s programs in Lebanon though representation & developing quality programing with NCA NGO Partners.   Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Program & partner management/ Reporting Quality assurance of partner proposal; Ensure compliance to partner agreement Initiate added value programing and capacity building session with partners as appropriate  Build strong working relationship with partners & follow up on program progress on a regular basis    Contribute input in support of research and grant proposals & communication material Monitoring & Evaluation Site visits & reporting Contribute to compiling and submitting data and reports as periodically required by donor and funding organizations. Work with PMER Officer in Amman to set up monitoring system Assist Local Partners on program evaluation  Strategic development of NCA programs in Lebanon Prepare presentations for Representative for humanitarian program Middle East on finding and key lessons learned. Participate in strategic thinking on programmatic advancement   External coordination & Representation Increase NCA visibility in Lebanon though the development of quality programing Attend sector specific meetings and NGO coordination groups  Act as NCA’s in-country representative in coordination meetings Plan and represent NCA during donor and VIP visits Participate in relevant ACT Alliance meetings Qualified applicants will possess:  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Excellent English & Arabic language skills. Ability to travel regionally. Ability to work independently with remote support and supervision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience:   Minimum of 5 years work experience in local or international civil society organizations. Relevant education in social science, management, development studies or related field. Experience in emergency relief and long-term program development.