Programme Manager (Lebanon) (100%)

For our Operations Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Division, we are looking for a highly dedicated and dynamic individual to be our next:

Programme Manager, DCAF Lebanon

• Location:Beirut, with travel across the country
• Rate:100%
• Starting date: April 2026
• Duration: One year, renewable (subject to funding and performance)
• Eligibility: Lebanese nationals

The role               

The incumbent will report to the Head of DCAF’s Lebanon Office and will have overall responsibility for the successful implementation of the project and achievement of its objectives. Tasks include (but are not limited to):  

• Managing project to ensure the outcomes and outputs are achieved as per the project logical framework;
• Managing activities and ensuring they are delivered on time and according to the approved workplan and budget;
• Jointly with the beneficiary institutions and donor, designing and implementing project governance mechanisms;
• Maintaining and developing ongoing communication and coordination with key partners and stakeholders, including security agencies, relevant ministries, other state institutions, universities, CSOs, international community and others;
• Developing and maintaining new networks of contacts;
• Drafting project concept notes, briefs, terms of reference and other documents;
• Drafting and reviewing substantive project documents;
• Preparing project-related reports, including regular financial, progress and risk reports;
• Supporting organization and conduct of project events including logistics, travel etc.;
• Designing and maintaining updated project tracking tools and project workplans;
• Managing project budget;
• Overseeing procurement and recruitment processes and contracting service providers;
• Maintaining and updating project risk register;
• Identifying new funding opportunities and providing support in resource mobilization across the office;
• Managing project team including staff and consultants/experts, providing on the job guidance and appraisal;
• Setting up and maintaining project MEL system;
• Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Office.

Minimum Requirements: 

• An advanced university degree in law, human rights, political sciences, international relations, development, security studies, management or related field;
• A minimum of 7 years work experience in one or more of the following areas: good governance, governance reforms, human rights, gender, rule of law, security sector reform, preferably in Lebanon or the MENA region;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in successfully managing projects;
• Proven experience of working with senior representatives of authorities in politically sensitive environment;
• Experience in managing project teams will be a strong asset;
• Deep knowledge of the Lebanese context including the governance, legal reforms and human rights, rule of law situation, large network of contacts within these areas will be an advantage;
• Proven successful experience in procurement and budget management;
• Native Arabic; excellent command of English (written and spoken); ability to draft analytical and project documents in clear and understandable language, in English; a distinct advantage and French an asset;
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international team;
• Cultural sensitivity

We offer

• a rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience the chance to be part of a multicultural team of supportive, hardworking and values-driven people;
• the chance to contribute to improving security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.