Head of Base

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

· Monitor and analyze the political, socio-economic and humanitarian context in the south, and discuss with the CD potential programmatic and strategic decisions;

· Ensure effective operational management of the Programme area through oversight of and adherence to

Programme tools, logistics, communications, transport, human resources, and finance policies and procedures.

· Work closely with the technical coordinators to facilitate the correct implementation and identification of projects

· Responsible for Human Resources Management & Capacity Building

· Ensure effective intra-base coordination in South Lebanon

· Support the identification and implementation of programme strategy

· Monitor the financial, administrative and logistical management of the base (including the preparation and monitoring of budgets, accountancy, payments, tenders, fulfilment of procedures, movements etc.).

· Ensure proper management of the ACF security procedures and tools in coordination with CD and Logistics Coordinator
 

SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONTEXT

· Base of 25 employees

· The base is in a context of growing and implementing new projects (waste management / wash infrastructure)

· Food security, livelihoods and nutrition programs have been identified

·Lebanon mission encourage new approaches and innovative solutions and the implementation of pilots project.

·Volatile security contexts

·Tyre (or Sour) is a very nice area to live, 1h30 from Beirut, and offers plenty of activities

QUALIFICATIONS

· Degree and/or Master Degree in Economics, Sociology, International Development, Political Science or International Relations

· 5 years of experience in the Humanitarian/development sector, preferably Ideally in a similar role.

· Minimum of one year of previous experience in an NGO in managerial position with preferable experience in accountancy, finance, budget management, donor rules, ACF procedures and Cost Coverage Plan.

· Previous experience in security management.

· Excellent team management skills, good listener, high communication skills

· English (compulsory working language, spoken, read and written); Arabic (useful).