Project Implementation Expert - Service Conract in Beirut / Lebanon

The position is to be filled by September 1, 2022.  Service location will be Beirut, Lebanon. The position is paid according to SG7. Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has been supporting humanitarian and development projects in Lebanon since 2016, in partnership with NGOs. Since 2019 WHH is implementing a project focusing on agricultural production, food-processing and social stability in Baalbek-Hermel and BML. WHH is currently applying for new project-funding for 2023-2025. The Project Implementation Expert is assigned to supervise the implementation by the partner-organizations. It is an all-rounder position which requires energy, systematic thinking, and commitment. Frequent travels to partner organizations in the East and North of Lebanon are required.

Your responsibilities

Main duties & Responsibilities

Program:

• Assisting the Head of Project to keep the WHH representation operational
• Liaison with local and national authorities, and Lebanese partners
• Organization and tracking of project related activities
• Follow-up on contracts with partner organizations in Baalbek, Beirut and other locations
• Following up on implementation of partner organizations and solving any related issues in Baalbek, Beirut, and other locations
• Linking partners with relevant stakeholders
• Following up on reporting of partner organizations
• Supporting to produce donor reports
• Organizing weekly updates with partner organizations
• Organizing quarterly coordination meetings with partners
• Supporting development of proposals (consortium formulation, project design, budgeting, etc.)
• Making sure that partners follow the humanitarian standards
• Conducting potential partners mapping and assessments

Administration:

• Overseeing and checking project-documentation and filing systems

Monitoring and evaluation

• Making sure of the coherence between program / implementation and M&E

Financial Management:

• Working with the WHH Finance Department to ensure management of relevant support department costs.
• Developing regular expenditure forecasts with partners
• Conducting monthly Budget versus actual expenditure (BvA) meetings with partners

Logistics

• Understanding Welthungerhilfe and Donor procedures and policies
• Tracking and following up on the implementation in coordination with procurement department
• Human Resource Management
• Assisting in recruiting of short-term consultants
• Follow up on consultancy contracts

Representation:

• Standing in for the Head of Project when necessary to represent Welthungerhilfe at relevant UN or inter agency meetings.
• With the Head of Project, contributing to national-level NGO / UN coordination efforts to facilitate effective humanitarian intervention in the country.

Other:

• Understanding and complying with all of Welthungerhilfe’s policies and procedures (finance, logistics, HR, PSEA policy, Code of Conduct, etc).
• Undertaking other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Head of Project.

Your profile

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master degree in a related field (e.g. Business, Supply chain management, International Development, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Agriculture)
• At least 5 years of experience working in livelihood projects
• At least 2 years experience working with international organizations

Desirable requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills for working in multi-ethnic environment
• Excellent moderation skills
• Proven experience in project work, knowledge of project management terminology
• Prior experience in delivering tasks according to tight deadlines
• Good skills in anticipating problems and developing solutions
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to deal with administration and documentation
• Willingness to travel frequently to rural and vulnerable field locations, including camps
• Excellent conduct of English written and spoken
• Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel as well accounting packages & other database competencies
• Desirable 2 years of job experience relevant to the function, in a comparable environment with non-governmental organizations;
• Working in value chain support interventions or agriculture
• Working knowledge of ODA systems and international donor regulations

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its contractors and the balance of their work and private life.

WHH receives funds from its donors for projects. If necessary funds are secured the duration of the announced post may be extended. If project funding is not secured the activities will stop completely and the Service contract shall be terminated.