Gender in Emergencies Project Manager (Beirut/Tripoli)

1. Purpose

CARE International in Lebanon (CIL) is responding to the escalation of hostilities in the country and is part of a regional response to the Syrian Crisis. CARE in Lebanon aims to meet the immediate and most urgent needs of those internally displaced due to the ongoing war and the local vulnerable host population. CARE’s programs are also designed to meet longer term needs. Working with partners in WASH, Shelter, Protection, Livelihoods and economic opportunities in the North, Beirut, and Mount Lebanon Governorates, with a possibility to intervene in Beqaa. CARE places special emphasis on working with women and girls. 

As part of the humanitarian response, an experienced Gender in emergencies and Protection Manager with a strong background in Gender and Protection in Emergencies programming is required by CARE in Lebanon to lead the implementation of Gender and Protection response activities part of the emergency response that aims to deliver services to people affected by the internal displacement movement following the escalation of hostilities and bombing. Project activities will be directly implemented by CARE or by partner organizations. Project activities will include provision of Psychosocial support and Psychological First Aid, Case Management, Internal and External referrals, Cash for Protection, Emergency Cash, GBV and Protection awareness, Legal services, male engagement, gender and Protection mainstreaming, supporting GBV safe shelters etc

2. Reporting Lines

Emergency Team Leader 

3. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibility #1: Program quality and technical support

• Provide technical support to context evaluation: Working with other sector teams, monitor unfolding events in Lebanon, specifically, emerging GBV risks that feeds into protection analysis and contextual background tools/briefs. Lead Conduct stakeholder analysis: continually review existing actor mapping with a view to establish/strengthen partnerships focused on the delivery of GBV response and prevention services
• Support program quality through technical oversight to ensure adherence to global standards, including but not limited to, developing/contextualizing program tools and processes, program monitoring with a view to support oversight of quality, integrating technical capacity sharing approaches into teams and partnership 
• Lead GBV program design, work with partners and potential partners to design quality and responsive GBV response and prevention interventions. 
• Implement and update the response strategy to identified GBV risks and needs, outlining a problem statement, response modalities, activities and required funding
In collaboration with other protection streams and other sectors, ensuring complementary and aligned interventions, through partnerships and direct implementation

Responsibility #2: Project Implementation

• Ensure the completion of the overall Gender and Protection project activities as per donor agreement, CARE guidelines, and agreed implementation strategy 
• Develop, update and follow up on a detailed work plan, in line with donor agreement. 
• Elaborate budget spending and forecast including tracking and proper  allocations
• Ensure procurement plans are submitted and implemented, and compliance with procurement procedures according to CARE & donor’s procedures. 
• Ensure proper documentation, tracking and filing of all project’s activities in line with project objectives, donor requirements, CARE compliance rules and implementation strategy.
• Ensure that all donor contractual requirements are fulfilled.
• Ensure recruitment of project staff is conducted according to project design and budget
• Ensure implementation of project activities as per the Log frame and PMF
• Ensure coordination between geographic areas, technical coordinators, Logistics and procurement, HR, sector partners, and other stakeholders as required
• Ensure sound MEAL processes are in place and implemented
• Liaise with CARE International Gender, Protection, Shelter, health and FSL Specialists as required
• Provide reports and updates to relevant CARE CO for donor reporting as required

Responsibility #3: Project Team and Partner Management
• Manage the project team members and ensure performance is in line with the project, CARE’s, and donor’s expectations and requirements
• Provide team with technical guidance and capacity building through mentorship and training
• Support and coordinate local partners and external consultants’ activities. 
• Participate in grant review meetings ensuring budget and process compliance. 
• Make sure all project team members have clear job descriptions, and their job performances are evaluated accordingly. 
• Identify learning and training opportunities for team members.

Responsibility #4: Representation and Coordination 
• In close collaboration with the Gender in Emergencies and Protection specialist ensure CARE representation in the relevant UN and INGOs technical coordination meetings. 
• Maintain professional and good working relationships with government institutions such as relevant Ministries and Municipalities and cooperating organizations through regular contacts, visits and fulfilment of project requirements
• Organize field visits by donors, peer agencies, CARE Members, Media, etc. in cooperation with the Protection and GBV Specialist.
• Coordinate with the lead agency of consortium and other partner agencies on overall project delivery   
• Work closely with admin, logistics, procurement, and HR units to ensure the success of the project by initiating relevant planning tools (such as procurement plans) and regular coordination meetings. 

Responsibility #5: Reporting & Information sharing
• Deliver on all narrative and quantitative reports as per CARE internal requirements and donor requirements. 
• Ensure internal communication and data sharing of the project with relevant departments specifically MEAL, grants, communications, and advocacy

Responsibility #6: Program Quality and Learning
• Support development of MEAL plan and program quality activities e.g. project quality meetings, and learning events;
• Ensure project data and achievements are updated and reported on a monthly basis
• Support and contribute into all monitoring and evaluation activities.

4. Qualifications / special skills or knowledge

• 5 years of experience in protection mainstreaming and GBV programming including  prevention, mitigation and response (including case management) . Experience in sexual and reproductive health and intergrate approach GBV and SRG is desirable.  
• Experience in capacity building of staff on GBV, GBV survivor-centered approach, protection and do no harm protocols according to global IASC, CHS and GBV AoR standards
• 3 years of experience in project management that includes multi-sectoral interventions, representation, coordination, budget management, accountability and working with local/national authorities and stakeholders . 
• Demonstrated experience in promotion of practical and impactful social and gender justice initiatives, community-based protection initiatives around GBV, sexual reproductive health, early and forced marriage, displaced / refugee programming in acute emergencies and early recovery 
• Strong understanding of Lebanon’s political, legal, and social systems as related to Protection, GBV and refugee protection as well as demonstrated experience in working in/collaborating with civil society, including women’s rights organizations and/or women led organizations
• Demonstrated knowledge of Cash for protection, and cash assistance during case management 
• Demonstrated expertise in M&E tools with a focus on accountability and learning 
• Understanding of working within diverse partnerships, influencing and negotiating with a range of actors, including governments, UN agencies, academic institutions, networks, national/local NGOs and community groups
• Fluency/working proficiency in both English and Arabic (written and verbal).
• Strong managerial and budget management skills
• Strong technical skills on gender, protection and GBV, to manage assessment, project implementation, quality ensure, monitoring, and evaluations
• Demonstrated experience in staff training and coaching
• Outstanding organizer
• Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and diplomatic skills, including the professional credibility to provide coordination and sometimes guidance to partner organizations
• Strong team player and experienced collaborator across different units, different functions, and different sectors of interventions
• Effective in negotiation and representation 
• Experience in coordination with various stakeholders (INGOs, LNGOs, donors, Clusters, UN agencies)

b. Experience: 

At least  3-5  years of relevant experience in protection mainstreaming and GBV programming including  prevention, mitigation and response (including case management) . Experience in sexual and reproductive health and integrate approach GBV and SRG is desirable.

c. Academic background:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant development discipline (e.g Gender studies, anthropology, psychology, social science, International Development, Disaster Management, Humanitarian Assistance, Social Studies, Economics and Development Studies, Protection studies etc.)

d. Languages: English and/ or Arabic are the working language of CARE International.

Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

5. Other contract elements

Benefits: Social Security/Health Insurance & Transport allowance.
The direct supervisor reserves the right to adapt this job description at any time during employment according to needs and in consultation with the successful candidate.
Any extension of this contract is dependent on performance review and funding availability

6. PSEA and Child Safeguarding Policies

CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.