Area Programme Manager

About the job 

The Area Programme Manager (APM) is responsible for development and implementation of DRC programmes in the area of implementation (North Lebanon).  S/he will ensure Protection, Shelter, Livelihoods and Governance and Community Empowerment programmes are delivered to a high quality in line with DRC, donor and international standards. S/he will ensure good coordination with other actors in the area and between DRC’s programmatic sector teams. S/he is the line manager for Sector Managers and s/he is responsible for ensuring on time accountable delivery and high quality programming.​

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Act as the primary DRC programme representative in the Tripoli / T5 area and attend or ensure attendance, as appropriate, at all relevant programmatic coordination fora/meetings 

• Foster relationships with Government authorities and other relevant stakeholders in the area of implementation, and act as focal point for Tripoli and T5 municipality relations 

• Maintain close working relationships with donors, national and international organizations and local counterparts 

• Line manage Sector Managers in both Tripoli and Qobayat ensuring that they have relevant work plans and job descriptions and that performance reviews take place 

• Provide leadership, coordination and integration of DRC activities in the area 

• Encourage a positive, innovative and mutually supportive team spirit amongst the area team 

• Stay abreast of donor strategies and funding opportunities in the area of operation and provide technical and context-specific input for fundraising efforts, in coordination with the Area Manager 

• Lead on proposal development in the area of operation, drafting inputs to, or whole proposals, as requested by Head of Programmes 

• Lead on programmatic financial planning and budget management; supervise budget management and forecasts of Sector Managers 

• Ensure programmes are regularly and comprehensively monitored, and monitoring tools e.g. M&E information management tools are regularly updated. Regularly visit field activities​

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have 5 years’ management experience, overseeing humanitarian and development of multi-sector, multi-donor programmes in complex environments.​

Moreover, we also expect the following:​

Required  

• University degree in management, internal relations, development studies or other related field 

• Proven experience in all aspects of programme management including programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation 

• Practical financial, HR and administration management experience with extensive knowledge of budget development/management and finance documentation; understanding of HR principles and ethics 

• Experience of staff management, capacity building and performance development systems 

• Excellent report writing skills with an understanding of NGO and donor requirements 

• Experience with proposal writing is advantageous 

• Experience of working in the Middle East  

• Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC 

• Proficiency in Arabic and English​

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer 

• Contract length: 6 months 
• Level:  E++1 
• Monthly Basic Salary: 4100 USD 
• Duty Station: Tripoli 
• Start date: August 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.​

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.​

Closing date for applications: 27 July 2018 and will take place on rolling basis

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.