Area Manager(Qobayat)

ROLE PURPOSE: The Area Manager will lead the Akkar Area Office which is who are working on Shelter, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Education and Child Protection across Akkar in the North of Lebanon. He/she will ensure that comprehensive needs assessments are conducted alongside with the implementation of programs with a focus on children. He/she will be responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive program that takes into consideration development needs of all children in Lebanon and the specific needs of children and communities in large affected by the Syrian crisis in the context of intervention.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Programme Management Manage all programmes in Akkar, oversight of project implementation plans, assess progress of implementation of activities against plans on monthly basis, and document the progress and action corrective measures as and when required. Take the lead in demonstrating practices for quality program implementation. Track budget spending and support the preparation of financial reports and the award review process Ensure that all projects have clear indicators aligned with Save the Children global standards, useful and accurate baseline data and staff friendly reporting formats. Ensure donor reporting, evaluation (including impact evaluation), and documentation. Ensure that country strategy and the annual country plans are implemented and reviewed in line with the regional and global strategies. Maintain clear overview of the security, political and legal context. Ensure appropriate participation of staff in program management and decision making and raise necessary issues at Senior Management Team meetings held at central level. Represent Save the Children in inter agencies meetings and at Governorate level meetings with government officials. Play a key role in partners’ capacity assessment and development for building national civil society in Akkar   Office/Staff Management Manage, mentor and motivate the staff in the field to undertake their roles and responsibilities effectively In close coordination with Director Programme Operation and all operations staff, optimally manage the field offices, guest houses, vehicles and other assets including adherence of staff to Save the Children policies and guidelines. Ensure all staff in the area of operations adheres to the safety & security guidelines. Guide the Human Resources team to develop, maintain and implement the Human Resources strategy.  Follow Save the Children standards and procedures in terms of supervision, recruitment and evaluation of staff under his/her supervision. Support Save the Children visitors to the Akkar Area office and programmes.   Programme Design and Development Ensure that programmes are designed and implemented in a comprehensive manner while aligning to Save the Children national, regional and global priorities. In close coordination with Project Managers, Technical Advisors and Programme Development & Quality (PDQ) Director improve the quality of programming that shows impact on the situation of children. Help respond to opportunities to expand programmes/impact. Help draft/develop concept papers and proposals with staff, Programme Managers, and other Technical Advisors as requested. Help staff build on synergies and integration among all projects. Support the development/evolution of existing programmes, with the aim of ensuring that staff has the capacity to support others (local partners and government counterparts) in the implementation of quality programmes that show impact. Support staff in the preparation and implementation of advocacy plans as related to their programmes. Support and represent Save the Children in coordination, programme learning and capacity building vis-a-vis national policy/advocacy and strategy planning initiatives as requested by supervisor. Representation, Advocacy and Coordination. Participate in local based coordination with governmental organizations, NGOs and partners.   Staff Management, Mentorship and Development Ensure appropriate staffing within the team. Ensure that all team staff understand and are able to perform their roles in humanitarian programmes. Manage team, define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly. Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff. Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process.  Establish result based system and follow up. Actively develop staff under the Area Manager’s line management, including carrying out succession planning for national staff into positions which are currently international Manage the performance of all staff in the team through effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, on-going feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations. Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities. Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance. Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans.   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential At least 5 years/substantial experience      working with a humanitarian/ development organisation, including      significant experience working at field level. University degree      in related academic discipline or equivalent work experience. Skills and experience in project/programme      implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child      rights approach in accordance with the Child Rights Convention and      international humanitarian rights standards. Substantial people and programme management      experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at      all levels. Solid experience in grant management,      including budget holding and donor reporting. Substantial understanding or proven experience      of security management issues. Ability to produce high quality reports in      English. Representational, political awareness and      advocacy skills. Ability to work with limited supervision from      line manager. Experience of working with partners and a      participatory approach. Fluency in written and spoken English and computer      literate. Commitment to and understanding of Save      the Children’s aims, values      and principles.   Desirable Experience and/or an interest in working in      Middle East region. Ability to communicate in Arabic.