Programme Director

Pursue is a Lebanon-based development consultancy committed to empowering local communities and beneficiaries in conflict, post-conflict, and fragile areas through the provision of evidence-based programmatic interventions, policy recommendations and training services. Pursue’s approach relies on combining mixed-methods research with strong, consistent engagement with local communities and stakeholders to bridge the gap between the aspirations of local communities and the priorities of governmental and multilateral actors, thus informing the design and implementation of relevant programming. Utilising innovative quantitative and qualitative social science methodologies to generate data, we analyse and synthesise results, brief clients and beneficiaries, deliver interventions and measure impact. Pursue will be delivering a multi-year programme in Lebanon in support of Palestinian youth. This programme will improve their social and economic participation, as well as enhance the youth role in governance whilst reducing the likelihood of young Palestinians resorting to negative coping strategies. Whilst this position is subject to funding, Pursue is currently delivering this programme, which has been underway for a number of years. The highly innovative, Palestinian-designed programme has delivered demonstrable impact within the camps and contributed to both Palestinian welfare and the stability of Lebanon. Pursue seeks an experienced and dynamic Programme Director to lead and manage this programme over the next three year delivery cycle, and mentor the established Palestinian management and delivery team, operating within an integrated office working on both Palestinian and Lebanese development and stabilisation challenges. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage a three year, high value programme targeting Palestinian youth in Lebanon. Manage a large and diverse team delivering a small grants programme to support social and economic inclusion of youth, enhance their participation in local governance, and harness their energy and abilities to improve conflict mitigation and resolution within the Palestinian camps of Lebanon. Represent Pursue to donors, other stakeholders, and in relevant coordination mechanisms. Assume overall accountability for project delivery, work plan management, and a high standard of reporting to the donor. In cooperation with the regional team, assume oversight and accountability for financial management of a large grants programme and project finances. Work as a member of the Lebanon Country Team and the larger regional Group. REQUIREMENTS: Graduate degree in a field relevant to international development programming, in particular programming that targets youth. Ten years of progressively responsible project/programme management experience in an international development setting. Demonstrable relevant experience leading youth programming, preferably in a conflict setting. Proven successful experience managing large, diverse teams. Familiarity with Lebanon and the situation of Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon highly desirable. Arabic language skills highly desirable.