Wash/shelter Project Manager/brt (Lebanese Nationals Only)

Background   ACTED is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in France with global operations in Central and South Asia, Europe, Middle-East and Africa. ACTED has been active in Lebanon since 2006 operating mainly in the North and Beirut and Mount Lebanon governorates of Lebanon. ACTED is currently implementing WASH and Shelter activities in BML through an innovative neighbourhood approach.                                     **Please note: This is a local position. Only Lebanese citizens are eligible to apply.** Assignment Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the WASH & Shelter Project Manager is responsible for the timely and appropriate implementation of all WASH & Shelter activities in the field and supervision of the project team. She/He will be accountable for the smoothly day to day project implementation, for meeting the project timelines and targets, in addition to internal capacity building, and external representation in relevant coordination mechanisms. Functions The WASH & Shelter Project Manager will be fully responsible of the management and implementation of ACTED’s WASH & Shelter project, funded by ECHO. More specifically, the WASH & Shelter PM  will be responsible for project planning, daily reporting, monitoring, supervision and capacity building of project staff and coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders (INGOs, UN agencies, LNGOs, CBOs, local authorities, finance officer, targeted community beneficiaries etc.). The WASH & Shelter PM shall be responsible for: 1.1  Project Implementation -       Draft the Project Implementation Strategy and Programme monitoring Framework; -       Draft weekly workplans; -       Ensure timelines, targets and project outcomes are met; -       Guide the day-to-day implementation of the project and ensure smoothly operations; -       Review of Budget Follow Up and liaising on regular basis with finance department to ensure all project expenditures are in line with budget forecasts; -       Manage procurements in collaboration with logistic department; -       Access and evaluate the field activities on on-going basis (including security) and propose modifications as necessary; -       Ensure high outcomes quality and take into consideration national and global relevant guidelines; -       Ensuring that project activities are in line with ACTED’s program strategy; -       Supporting the AME department in conducting monitoring and evaluation activities; -       Ensure FLAT procedures are respected for all project activities. 1.2  Coordination and external representation -       Attending area-level coordination meetings to avoid duplication of activities with other agencies; -       Represent ACTED in relevant coordination meetings and WGs; -       Bilateral coordination with CBOs and other NGOs to avoid duplication and collect information on gaps and needs; -       Upon request, meet and represent ACTED at Donor meetings. 1.3  Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner.  Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about ACTED programme objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, and methodologies.  This is the responsibility of every ACTED staff member. 2.      Knowledge, skills -          University degree in management studies – particular expertise WatSan. MA/MSc preferred -          At least 5 years of experience in similar position and specifically in WASH & Shelter activities in Lebanon with an INGO and/or UN agency, with at least 2 years of field experience; -          Strong project management skills; -          Experience managing project teams; -          Fluent in Arabic, with excellent written and verbal English skills and the ability to work in an international context; -          Excellent interpersonal skills and external relations; -          Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; -          Independent, adaptable, flexible and hardworking; -          Strong humanitarian motivation and understanding of international assistance. -          Proven experience in dealing with local stakeholders; -          Prior experience using basic computer software required, notably in word and excel; -          Prior experience in staff training or capacity building in WASH & Shelter;  -          Previous experience working with a variety of stakeholders in humanitarian or development aid