Business Development and Operations consultant

JOB SUMMARY

He /she should play a crucial role in the providing good practices in operations and providing recommendation for sustainable growth of the projects helping to identify business weaknesses and actualizing opportunities for growth.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The consultant will work on a series of projects under Baladi Program.

 The consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Desk review of projects regarding the operations and management plan and develop a plan for procedures and processes of projects.
• Conduct meetings with staff and with projects stakeholders and partners. All meeting should include steering committee members to follow up on the overall operations of the projects.
• Ensure that partners have specific roles and are engaged in the operations of the projects.
• Contribute to internal training, capability development and improvement projects.
• Ensure to provide good knowledge for staff in management and operations of projects.
• Carry out stakeholder assessments to identify opportunities for operational improvement through community engagement, mapping and networking.
• Provide advice, support, plans and, at all levels to staff.  These tools may include but are not limited to plan operations procedures and processes.
• Provide learning materials and guidance to staff and stakeholders on best practices for community liaison and engagement reaching out to diverse audiences and client groups.
• Assist with the development and delivery of sustainability project resources.

JOB TERMS

Short-term Technical Consultant basis (8 hours/day)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Post graduate degree in International Development, Business Management, Business Economics, Public Administration, or any other relevant fields.
• At least 10 years of similar experience in relevant field is desirable.
• Prior similar responsibility under Donor programs is desirable.
• Have previous experience in Lebanon and previous similar responsibilities in implementing similar context projects and activities.

JOB RELATED SKILLS

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, multi-task, meet deadlines and work with attention to detail
• Project planning, organizing and management techniques
• Ability to successfully initiate and maintain positive relationships with communities and NGOs
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in team environment
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic; French is a plus
• Excellent reporting, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good computer applications skills.