HEKS/EPER, Swiss Church Aid, supports projects to combat hunger, poverty and injustice in 32 countries on four continents. HEKS/EPER also provides emergency relief for victims of natural disasters and armed conflict worldwide and supports the welfare and social work of the Reformed Churches in Eastern Europe. In Switzerland, HEKS/EPER champions the rights and the integration of refugees and socially disadvantaged people.
In countries such as Cambodia, Colombia and South Sudan, HEKS/EPER engages in rural community development, emergency relief operations, reconstruction and in conflict management projects and peace-building. Projects are implemented by local partner organizations that are close to the beneficiaries and make efficient use of the resources entrusted to them.
In Lebanon HEKS/EPER has been supporting humanitarian projects for Syrian refugees since 2013. HEKS/EPER is seeking to increase its project portfolio in Lebanon and therefore HEKS/EPER Humanitarian Aid Department is looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Program Manager to support our Country Delegate to drive the development of new humanitarian projects in Lebanon and liaise with the respective NGOs, clusters and donors
Senior Program Manager (100%)
The mandate:
- Liaison and networking with donors, UN organizations and local authorities
- Identification, development and supervision of new projects
- Identification of new project partners and consortia’s
- Development of funding proposals for various donors
- Representation of HEKS/EPER in relevant humanitarian clusters and working groups in Lebanon
- Continuous situation analysis on the situation in Lebanon in relation to the Syria conflict
Qualifications:
- University degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 5 years experience in the humanitarian sector and a minimum of 3 year in field management position, preferably in the region
- Familiarity in working with large donors such as USAID and ECHO will be considered an asset
- Solid experience working for international organizations
- Thorough knowledge of the humanitarian sector and relevant standards is a must
- Sound knowledge of proposal writing, budget management, monitoring and evaluation is a must
- Proven ability to work in intercultural teams
- Ability to work in insecure settings and under pressure
- Ability to work both independently and with teams, excellent facilitation skills, sensitivity for gender & social equity and local culture
- Language skills: excellent written and oral proficiency in English, Arabic is an asset
- Applicants must be Lebanese nationals or allowed to work in Lebanon
We offer:
- An interesting and challenging position in a dynamic international context
- A dedicated and multi-disciplinary team
- Duty station: Beirut, Lebanon
- A competitive salary package
Intervention Sectors
Displaced Population
Food & Nutrition
Infrastructure & Services Rehabilitation
Labor & Livelihoods
Migrant Workers
Recovery and reconstruction
Refugees
Rehabilitation
Training & Capacity Building
Water sanitation and hygiene
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
> 3000 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
We look forward to your application. Interested candidates should send their CV and motivation letter to khalid.grein@heks.ch no later than 30. November 2017. For further information to the position please contact Mr. Grein under +41 44 360 88 52 or khalid.grein@heks.ch and visit our website http://www.heks.ch/en/
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years
Education Degree
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details
University degree in a relevant field
Minimum 5 years experience in the humanitarian sector and a minimum of 3 year in field management position, preferably in the region
Familiarity in working with large donors such as USAID and ECHO will be considered an asset
Solid experience working for international organizations
Thorough knowledge of the humanitarian sector and relevant standards is a must
Sound knowledge of proposal writing, budget management, monitoring and evaluation is a must
Proven ability to work in intercultural teams
Ability to work in insecure settings and under pressure
Ability to work both independently and with teams, excellent facilitation skills, sensitivity for gender & social equity and local culture
Language skills: excellent written and oral proficiency in English, Arabic is an asset
Applicants must be Lebanese nationals or allowed to work in Lebanon
Minimum 5 years experience in the humanitarian sector and a minimum of 3 year in field management position, preferably in the region
Familiarity in working with large donors such as USAID and ECHO will be considered an asset
Solid experience working for international organizations
Thorough knowledge of the humanitarian sector and relevant standards is a must
Sound knowledge of proposal writing, budget management, monitoring and evaluation is a must
Proven ability to work in intercultural teams
Ability to work in insecure settings and under pressure
Ability to work both independently and with teams, excellent facilitation skills, sensitivity for gender & social equity and local culture
Language skills: excellent written and oral proficiency in English, Arabic is an asset
Applicants must be Lebanese nationals or allowed to work in Lebanon
Arabic
Good
English
Excellent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No