Project Manager

Project Management:

• Ensure multi-project management and good time allocation for each project in order to ensure proper implementation, Projects are rather small and have limited recourses the project coordinator should be able to manage his time across the available projects assigned for him with the ability to manage and delegate tasks to staff

• Conduct regular monitoring of program activities and program impact, per Akkarouna Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and in accordance with existing related guidelines and donor regulations;

• Overview program budget and complete financial planning to inform programming including monthly projections and budget reviews;

• Write regular donor and organizational reports to highlight program successes and challenges.

• Ensure coordination with other Akkarouna programs, and assist other programs to mainstream protection into their

Activities as appropriate :

• Ensure the program has appropriate visibility for the donor and for Akkarouna, and contribute to the development of communications materials that highlight Akkrouna’ programming.

• Ensure the program follows Program Management Minimum Standards, and has appropriate documentation of activities

Team Management and Capacity Building :

• Supervise teams to develop work plans focused on key outputs and outcomes;

• Ensure team to complete tasks as assigned in a timely, professional way;

• Foster a strong team spirit and ensure effective communications both between team members and with partners

• Develop and implement a comprehensive staff training plan to build team capacity

• Ensure staff receive appropriate capacity building to enable them to complete their tasks effectively

Partner Management and Capacity Building :

• Facilitate establishment of partner sub-grants to establish clear and productive partnerships with local organization that support grant implementation and empower local organizations;

• Develop capacity building plans with local partners, based on the results of the pre-award assessment

• Ensure support is provided to improve the organizational and technical capacity of local partners as appropriate

• Collaborate and guide local partners to inform planning and implementation of assessments and reports, as well as to meet key deliverables;

Thought Leadership:

• Lead and contribute to related program design, including concept note and proposal writing to secure future funding, in coordination with senior management

• Contribute to agency’s understanding of best practices in gender and livelihoods programming, and as appropriate, develop research and evaluations to increase our understanding of successful implementation strategies

• Participate in the planning and implementation of Akkarouna Lebanon Protection and Youth and Economic Opportunities Strategies

Coordination and Representation:

• Represent Akkarouna at relevant coordination meetings in Beirut and in field locations to foster greater coordination and information sharing;

• Serve as primary contact for the program with national and municipal-level officials to explain the objectives and parameters of the programs, as well as local NGOs and program partners, local religious leaders and other community members to ensure support for and acceptance of Akkarouna;

• Develop and maintain working relationships and coordinate with relevant international and local agencies active emergency response and community development, including donors, other humanitarian organizations, local authorities and local partners;

Other:

• Commitment to implementation of Akkarouna Program Management Minimum Standards (PMMC) to ensure all project planning and documentation is completed in timely manner;

• Ensure interventions adhere to Akkarouna Gender Equity Policy and Do No Harm strategies

• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Akkarouna and not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;

• Participate in internal office coordination and planning meetings and workshops;

• Other assigned tasks, as necessary.

• Ensure the projects evidence of activities and outputs are well documented,

• Perform other duties as required by Akkarouna • Support Akkarouna colleagues with related tasks working as Akkarouna team

• Internal capacity building is needed to be given within the teams if needed.

Experience and technical competencies required:

· At least 3 years of experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings, specifically in Child Protection or GBV sectors

· Experience managing teams

· Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of client at all times;

· Ability to provide technical support, trainings and supervision of CP caseworkers

· Experience providing on the job coaching and mentoring and building capacity of staff

· Excellent knowledge of Child Protection and GBV minimum standards and basic principles

· Excellent knowledge of psychosocial support basic principles and PSS key messages to vulnerable children and caregivers

· Excellent knowledge of child and adult development and learning

· Excellent knowledge of basic facilitation skills

· Excellent knowledge of safe identification and referral principles

· Good knowledge of Child Protection case management

· Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

· Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility

· Comfortable in a multicultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well

· Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail