Program Coordinator-German Red Cross (Apply via the link)

The PM will work under the supervision of Lebanon Country Manager and work in close collaboration with LRC heads of program departments. The Programme Manager will be responsible for the support, guidance and quality control in planning, implementation and monitoring of activities of the GRC Global Project in Lebanon. A strong focus will lie on the provision of technical, on the job support and capacity building to the Host National Society LRC with regards to programming, reporting and MEAL.

• The Program Manager will act as the focal point for all managerial aspects of the different projects and programs that are being implemented by the LRC with the GRC’s support, and to ensure efficient, effective, coordinated and timely implementation. This includes support of LRC’s technical staff and close collaboration and coordination with Movement partners, and networking at the programmatic level within the wider humanitarian network.
   

Programme Management

• Provide technical and managerial support to assess, plan, implement, monitor and report the GRC supported activities and operations together with LRC.
• In close coordination with the GRC team, enhance the planning, set up and implementation of monitoring activities (including design of PMER – Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting – tools where necessary); Monitor and follow up the activities through regular field trips as the security situation allows.
• Follow up on challenges and opportunities for the implementation of planned activities in various projects and coordinate the mitigation and adaptation with LRC and GRC.
• Report projects progress internally and to external donors according
• Support the development of new projects, concept notes, and proposals;
• Support the GRC team in monitoring of financial and operational processes. Ensure that internal and donor-specific quality standards are kept and documented;
• Through ongoing assessments of the situation, collect all relevant information to enable GRC to submit an application for funds were suitable and provide support and input to the development and composition of the German Red Cross portfolio in Lebanon in general.
• In cooperation with the Movement, provide effective coordination and communication on programs issues, within the Movement and with international organizations, donor societies and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that humanitarian interventions are responsive to current and emerging needs and threats.
• Ensure that the response is based on frameworks and approaches that are consistent with or have considered national and international standards and guidelines, as well as IFRC policies, procedures and tools.

Partnership:

• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the host National Society LRC, providing guidance and support in the development of capacities, quality assurance, management and reporting.
• Facilitate dialogue between different partners and donors, as required.
• Support the GRC Country Manager for Lebanon in representing the GRC with LRC, other partners of the Red Cross/ Red Crescent Movement, and other stakeholders or the media, as required.
• Coach and mentor all program staff LRC program counterparts, to strengthen the promotion, coordination and management of programming.

General Management and Support:

• Support the GRC Country Manager in tasks related to the GRC operations, strategy, security and human resources management according to need.
• Contribute to internal and external communication about the project and the context in general, including visibility in the project activities where possible.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and agreements to minimize the risk of harm to the IFRC and its Secretariat personnel, properties and resources. Special attention is to be given to compliance with procurement procedures and standards.
• Support the Lebanon Country Manager in representing the GRC in relevant national and international engagements and meetings.
• Support the Lebanon Country Manager in all other matters related to the GRC activities in Lebanon and be prepared for changing working conditions and reasonable adjustments of the job description during the mission.
• Support the Lebanon Country Manager in issuing and updating security documents and protocols to ensure the security and safety of GRC staff based in Lebanon.