Project Manager

Summary International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland is the official humanitarian relief agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. Since its inception in 1992, IOCC has delivered more than $488 million in relief and development programs to families and communities in more than 50 countries. IOCC seeks a full-time motivated Project Manager who will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Lebanon pilot school feeding program in Lebanese public schools.   Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manage and lead the project activities.   Develop and maintain a detailed project plan. Ensure the project is implemented according to the approved project proposal and budget. Ensure food safety and security norms and standards are applied at all stages of implementation (production, distribution and storage).  Oversee and prepare periodic and end of project reports, with respecting quality and deadlines. Prepare bids and tender books and design a procurement process. Manage, lead and provide guidance and support to the project team. Assess, discuss and address program challenges with the project team. Facilitate regular team meetings. Conduct trainings to the project team when necessary.   Follow up, on a daily basis, on the project developments and progress to ensure compliance and proper implementation of activities. Lead logistics operations to ensure all project-related resources and supplies are available on site in a timely fashion, and are procured according to the specific rules and procedures of IOCC and the donor. Liaise with the donor to ensure the project is implemented according to the donor’s requirements and standards. Follow-up on the kitchen activities.  Conduct regular field visits. Monitor and evaluate the project activities against the project objectives and budget. Ensure the project expenses are in line with the approved budget throughout the implementation phase. Liaise with the finance team on all required financial documents. Communicate and liaise internally with other IOCC departments as needed. Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date project file. Perform other duties as required or assigned. Qualified applicants will possess:  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):  Excellent management and leadership skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Good organizational and time management skills. Good knowledge of food security norms and standards. Knowledge of international humanitarian guidelines, standards and protocols is desirable Good understanding and knowledge of supply chains. Ability to achieve results and meet deadlines in a demanding, pressured and fast-paced environment.   Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Dynamic personality. Diplomacy, confidence and ability to support and train staff. Capacity and willingness to travel to the field. Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills. Good report and proposal writing skills. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English; French is a plus. Experience: At least 4 years work experience in a project management position. Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage. Previous experience in food security program implementation is an advantage.