Project Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide overall leadership and management of the “no lost generation grant” and to ensure project deliverables are met. Provide supervision and technical assistance to local project staff. To lead the implementation of the education and CFS components of the project in both the Bekaa and South area. MAJOR TASKS: Project Management & implementation Ensure that assessment of needs is done in order to provide information that assist in project design and implementation Lead the planning and implementation of the project according to the approved proposal. Manage the budget planning and expenses according to the approved budget. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the project according to approved stated objectives, plans of action, budgets and record progress. Lead and supervise coordination with related stakeholders to implement the project. Liaise and meet with donors and other stakeholders for purposes of networking , information sharing and nurture partnership Ensure timely ordering, purchase of needed material through coordination with the WVL procurement team Ensure timely submission of quality project progress reports, and other information as required, for the donor. Work closely with the Finance Department on project budget, financial reports, cash flows, etc Monitor the filing records and correspondence related to the project. Represent WVL at relevant inter-agency coordination and donor meeting  Manage project staff Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to project coordinators Call for staff meeting for the team to share lessons learned, experiences, observations, obstacles and to review and update the projects plans of actions if needed Provide opportunities for capacity building to project team in consultation with the Human Resources Department to ensure proper technical and personal development. Effectively manage the performance of direct reports ensuring performance agreements, regular performance reviews, and annual appraisal are done. Ensure compliance with World Vision’s policies  Knowledge and Skills Excellent written English with good command with spoken Arabic and English A high level of networking skills is required Ability to travel across the country Strong capacity building and facilitation skills Ability to cope and maintain performance expectations  under pressure Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment Has strong knowledge of core principles of children rights, participation, do no harm, as well as children in emergencies minimum standards Experience 3 to 5 years Experience in project management and budget management 2 years experience within the NGO context Proven experience in managing staff Work Environment 60% travel required