Project Officer

TITLE

Project Officer

REPORTS TO

Project Manager

DEPARTMENT

Programme Delivery, ARK Lebanon

LOCATION

Beirut, Lebanon

CONTRACT TYPE

Fixed-term contract

DIRECT REPORTS

NA

START DATE

ASAP

ARK Group DMCC
 
ARK Group DMCC is a stabilisation, development and conflict transformation consultancy that provides research-informed analysis and policy recommendations, as well as evidence-based interventions, in conflict-affected areas on behalf of public and private sector clients.  Working with and through local communities, we seek to understand and then mitigate the negative effects of conflict and instability to enhance community safety and promote human security, development and economic opportunity. We have a highly dynamic, capable, multinational team with offices in Dubai, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, London and Washington DC.
 
Background
 
ARK is delivering on behalf of HMG a youth programme in Lebanon in support of Palestinian youth. This programme will improve their social participation whilst reducing the likelihood of young Palestinians resorting to negative coping strategies. Whilst this position is subject to funding, ARK 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.

 
Tasks & Responsibilities
 
POSITION OBJECTIVE
 
ARK seeks an experienced and dynamic Project Officer to provide support to the Project Manager on the strategic oversight of the project deliverables, liaise with internal and external stakeholders and service providers and ensure proper reporting to Project Manager in line with donor and company regulations.
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DUTIES
 

• Under the supervision of the Project Manager, oversee day-to-day project implementation.
• Develop work plans, Gantt charts and use planning tools to keep track of all activities and ensures deliverables are met in a timely manner.
• Support in drafting and providing relevant documentation as required, including narrative and financial reports, progress reports, and promotional material.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper communication and project implementation.
• Conducting a regular monitoring and evaluation process against project objectives in coordination with DMEL department.
• Monitoring and reporting of operational aspects of all project activities to the Project Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Experience Required: A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible project coordination experience.

• Education: Graduate degree in a relevant field such as international development, political studies, public administration and communications and media studies.

• Ability to adapt to project implementation
• Please note Project Officers may be required to work on weekends, both in and outside of the office.   ARK will cover accommodation as appropriate and any additional worked days will be compensated in-lieu.

 
Required skills

• Demonstrable relevant experience working on development and youth programming. Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively in Lebanon.
• Ability to train and mentor local organizations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflicts within the team and to provide solutions for problems to the Project Manager.
• Provide alternative solutions when confronted with problems that may affect the goals or deadlines for the project(s).
• Ability to work under pressure, be a self-starter, team builder, innovative and demonstrate the capacity for maintaining high professional standards.
• Full professional fluency in English and Arabic