Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager - Beirut

The Opportunity

The Food Security and Livelihood Programme (FSL) Manager will be based in Beirut, as a member of the Food Security and Livelihoods team, the FSL Programme Manager will lead on the implementation of the FSL programmes in Beirut, and support programme assessment and design.

He/She will ensure that the direct and indirect FSL intervention is of the highest technical quality, that monitoring processes are in place, that reporting is high-quality and timely, and that the programme is continually assessed, and solutions quickly put in place for any changes in local context.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Seven years of progressive experience of humanitarian food security and & livelihoods programming; experience in vocational trainings, MSME and entrepreneurship programming is essential, including 3 years in management position.
• Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Previous experience of liaising with the UN, national and donor governments and NGOs as advantage.
• Economic recovery programming in humanitarian response
• Experience in managing a team in a humanitarian context
• Excellent time management skills

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at FSL PM - Beirut

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.

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.