Programme Manager - Beirut

The Opportunity

The Programme Manager will oversee the implementation of Save the Children’s Mental Health & Psychosocial Support programmes across Lebanon. S/he will manage at least two MHPSS specific awards and work closely with the MHPSS Specialist to ensure technical quality.  The position holder will be involved in undertake needs assessments; monitoring progress and evaluations, adapting existing programming to changing needs; and ensure the effective implementation of the MHPSS programme. The post will be primarily office based, but will be expected to regularly join the field teams during assessments and implementation. S/he will coordinate the day-to-day activities of the projects implemented across Lebanon, ensuring that they are implemented effectively and efficiently according to the donor and SCL’s guidelines and procedures for project governance applicable for the particular projects.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Bachelor degree in related fields with more than 4 years of progressive experience including 2 years in similar role.
• Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment.
• Available and willing to travel throughout Lebanon.
• 7 years of progressive experience of humanitarian programming; experience in humanitarian MHPSS or similar, sphere standards and humanitarian principles, including at least 2 years in management position.
• Thorough understanding of MHPSS framework Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, MHPSS programming & scalable Evidence based MHPSS interventions (Including: PFA, PM+).
• Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Previous experience of liaising with the UN, national and donor governments and NGOs as advantage.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a team in a humanitarian context.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong experience in data collection and analysis, experience in MHPSS is a plus.
• Strong experience in fieldwork and community mobilization; and in training groups of beneficiaries.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Computer skills (especially Excel).

A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Interested candidates are requested to apply through the following link: Programme Manager - Beirut

Save the Children is a global humanitarian organization committed to diversity and inclusion, working towards empowering and protecting children worldwide and in the countries where it operates. Save the Children highly encourages and welcomes receiving applications from qualified candidates regardless of their diverse gender, orientation, disability, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origins, religion and beliefs. Save the Children has a global policy on anti-harassment as well as zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying, sexual exploitation and abuse. All applications will be looked at and treated with the strictest confidentiality and transparency regardless of the diversity of candidates.

Please note that only applications received through the above link will be accepted and applications received by emails will not be considered.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.