Operations Officer

Main Function: Salam LADC provides a platform for international volunteers, grassroots initiatives, and private and institutional donors to coordinate their efforts towards assisting and empowering refugee and other vulnerable populations across Lebanon, whilst also serving as a link to the major local and international actors.

With the help of funding partner GIZ, we are looking for a local staff member to come on board and assist our Management Team and become a valuable member of the team, ensuring better cooperation with local partners, donors and institutions in Lebanon. The contract for 2 month consultancy will be with GIZ, and the following renewable contract will be with Salam LADC

Description

• Ensure execution, implementation, and flow of program and all associated projects
• Oversee and direct daily company administrative processes and procedures
• Liaise amongst partner organizations, municipalities, settlements, and beneficiaries
• Collaborate closely with Volunteer Coordinator to communicate, schedule, and manage staff involvement across all field projects
• Coordinate and conduct settlement visitations as well as needs assessments related to education, health, etc.
• Continue and manage implementation of M&E software - ODK (Open Data Kit) - and advocate staff use of M&E technology
• Analyze and maintain operational data for use in decision-making processes
• Participate and relay operational knowledge in donor meetings as operational authority
• Track and maintain operational budgets
• Support Logistics Officer in monitoring of product inventory
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews for direct reports

Desired Skills

• Communication
• Interpersonal interaction
• Ability to work as a team
• Conflict management
• Decisiveness
• Ability to liaise amongst diverse groups
• Integrity
• Staff and process leadership
• Organizational awareness
• Ability to interact with diverse populations
• Experience with M&E systems (preferably Open Data Kit)

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Fluent English (Written and Verbal)

An interest in the Syrian refugee crisis is also highly preferred.