General Manager

Job Duties

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Local and International donors.
• Stay up to date with any new project opportunity that falls under LRD’s Mission.

• Develop proposal by assembling information including project nature, objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation, methods, timetable, staffing, budget, standards of performance, and evaluation.
• Identify fundraising strategies that benefit and complement the mission and vision of the NGO
• Ensure that all implemented activities are relevant to the mission and vision of the organization
• Engage the external community as to build and maintain essential relationships
• Create programs and challenges that are as effective and efficient as possible
• Invest in building relationships, both with the outside community and with the population that the NGO is targeting
• Support and connect with the population targeted by the NGO
• Be the public face of the NGO
• Lead and manage by motivating employees and volunteers to remain optimistic even when faced with challenges and encouraging good performance and values

Successful General Managers of NGOs:

• Advocate and embrace change
• Listen to the needs of the people they serve
• Recognize and support change within a specific population
• Utilize essential interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
• Support the NGO’s board members by supporting their operations and administration

Competencies

• Outstanding skills in establishing partnerships with Local and International Donors
• Strong capacities in project cycle management and budget.
• Familiarity with the Lebanese economy, market, Labor Market and Social Entrepreneurship.
• Very good communication, coordination and diplomacy.
• Integrity, fairness and impartiality.
• Ability to manage sensitive cases and confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure

Requirements

• Language skills: Excellent in English and Arabic
• Education degree: University degree in Business Administration, Micro-economics, Vocational Technical Education and Training or any related field
• Work experience:  At least 8 years of experience in a similar position (NGOs/private companies) in NGO Management, Business Development, Program Management.
• Knowledge and skills: knowledge in NGO Management, Project Management, business development, business coaching and training, internships and/or vocational trainings are strong assets.
• Computer skills: very good knowledge of the MS office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience working with humanitarian projects is a strong asset.