Project Manager: Protection and Gender Based Violence

Department/Division:

Program

Unit:

Protection

Work Location:

Beirut with possible travel North

Supervisor:

 Team Leader with technical support from the Gender in Emergencies and Protection Coordinator 

Job Summary:

CARE International in Lebanon (CIL) is responding to the Beirut and explosion and is part of a regional response to the Syrian Crisis to meet the immediate and most urgent needs of those who have fled Syria and provide support to local vulnerable host populations. CARE’s programs are also designed to meet longer term needs. Working with partners in WASH, Shelter, Protection, Livelihoods and economic opportunities in the North, South, Beirut, and Mount Lebanon Governorates CARE has a special emphasis on working with women and girls. 

As part of the humanitarian response, an experienced Protection Project Manager is required by CARE International to lead a protection partnership with Abaad providing technical guidance, partner support plus oversight of direct implementation by CARE staff. Project activities will include provision of Psychological First Aid (PFA)and Psychosocial Support (PSS), GBV and Covid awareness sessions and referrals. 

Supervises

Project Officer,2 Project Field Officers, 2 Helpline Operators

Working Conditions:

This position will be based in Beirut with possible fieldwork to Tripoli/North.

Salary:

As per CIL scale

Employment Start Date:

Expected start date is September 14

Duration of Contract:

5 months

Other contract elements:

Benefits: Social Security/Health Insurance & Transport allowance.

The direct supervisor reserves the right to adapt this job description at any time during employment according to needs.

Any extension of this contract is dependent on performance review and funding availability.

Education & Certification:

Bachelor Degree in associated discipline, e.g. Social Work, Development, Humanitarian

Minimum Education Level:

Bachelor’s degree

Proven Experience:

• 5 years of experience in protection and GBV programming including case management. Experience in sexual and reproductive health is desirable.  
• Experience in capacity building staff on GBV, GBV survivor-centered approach, protection and do no harm protocols according to global IASC, CHS and SPHERE standards
• 3 years of experience in project management that includes managing implementing partners and working with local/national government. Experience working in a consortium is also a plus.
• Demonstrated promotion of practical and impactful social and gender justice initiatives, community-based protection initiatives around GBV, sexual reproductive health, early child marriage; refugee programming and both development and humanitarian programming experience
• Strong understanding of Lebanon’s political, legal, and social systems as related to GBV and refugee protection as well as demonstrated experience in working in/collaborating with civil society
• Understanding of working within diverse partnerships, influencing and negotiation with a range of actors, including governments, UN agencies, academic institutions, networks, national/local NGOs and community groups

IT / Software / Technical Skills:

Familiarity with MS Office software

Competencies

• Fluency/working proficiency in both English and Arabic (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical skills, and ability to manage research, needs assessments, and evaluations
• Demonstrated experience in staff training and coaching
• Outstanding organizer
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and writing)
• Strong team player and experienced collaborator
• Effective in negotiation and representation

Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks

Responsibility #1: Project Implementation

• Ensure the overall project elaboration phase as per donor agreement, CARE guidelines, and agreed implementation strategy with consortium partners.
• Develop, update and follow up on a detailed work plan, in line with donor agreement and CARE Gender in Emergencies and Protection Specialist
• Elaborate budget spending and forecast including tracking and managing partners’ spending.
• Ensure procurement plans are timely and according to CARE & DRA procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation, tracking and filing of all project’s activities in line with project objectives, donor requirements, CARE compliance rules and implementation strategy.
• Ensure that all donor contractual requirements are fulfilled.

Responsibility #2: Project Team and Partner Management

• Manage the project team members and ensure performance is in line with the project, CARE’s, and donor’s expectations and requirements
• Provide team with technical guidance and capacity building through mentorship and training
• Monitor and coordinate implementing partners and external consultants’ performance.
• Participate in grant review meetings ensuring any partner NGOs are compliant with donor regulations and are on track with spending.
• Make sure all project team members have clear job descriptions and their job performances are evaluated accordingly.
• Identify learning and training opportunities for team members.

Responsibility #3: Representation and Coordination

• In close collaboration with the Gender in Emergencies and Protection Coordinator, ensure CARE representation in the relevant technical coordination meetings.
• Maintain professional and good working relationships with government institutions such as the Ministry and Municipality and cooperating organizations through regular contacts, visits and fulfilment of project requirements
• Organize field visits by donors, peer agencies, CARE Members, Media, etc. in cooperation with the Protection and GBV Specialist.
• Coordinate with the lead agency of consortium and other partner agencies on overall project delivery   
• Work closely with admin, logistics, procurement, and HR units to ensure the success of the project by initiating relevant planning tools (such as procurement plans) and regular coordination meetings.

Responsibility #4: Reporting & Information sharing

• Ensure partner NGOs regularly report to CARE according to established procedures.
• Deliver on all narrative and quantitative reports as per CARE internal requirements and donor requirements.
• Ensure internal communication and data sharing of the project with relevant departments specifically MEAL, grants, communications, and advocacy

Responsibility #5: Program Quality and Learning

• Support development of MEAL plan and program quality activities e.g. project quality meetings, and learning events;
• Ensure project data and achievements are updated and reported on a monthly basis
• Support and contribute into all monitoring and evaluation activities.