Project manager - Inclusive Education

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organization with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

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OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Operations Coordinator, the Project Manager is fully responsible for the operational, financial and administrative management of the project he/she is appointed to. He /she plays a key role for lesson learning in close relation with the Technical Unit. The position is based in Beirut.

REPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility 1: Manage Inclusive Education project including project’s M&E, financial, logistic and material resources

Aim: Ensure the project is run according to HI and donor requirements and progress on a timely manner against the defined objectives

Activities:

•              Develop planning and integrated budget in close relation with the Finance department, project team and partners, analyze variations, anticipate evolution and propose budget adjustment. Update following participatory analysis with.

•              Manage logistics and material resources in compliance with internal regulations.

•              Set up baselines for measuring the project impact.

•              Develop data collection tools for documenting indicators and measure the progress made

•              Follow up the number and characteristics of the project beneficiaries.

•              Lead and Coordinate the project implementation with support services (finances, log, HR…).

•              Organize and chair monthly team meeting and ensure that weekly meeting are organized in the site.

•              Compile and analyse project data (Project review, partner’s reports, potential evaluation reports …) and verification sources. Produce internal and donor reports in collaboration with Operations and Finance Teams.

•              Anticipate needs for project amendment and contribute to its development.

•              Prepare and lead project Launching workshop and project quaterly review using the HI financial/ operational tools and in respect of HI PME policy.

•              Support the development of the terms of reference for mid term review/final evaluation & to the recruitment of external expertise and support their implementation.

Responsibility 2:  Develop the partnership framework & coordinate with partners and stakeholders involved in project implementation

Aim: Ensure that the framework defining the role and responsibilities of HI, the partners and stakeholders for the project implementation is in place and that the partners’ input are monitored

Activities:

•              Identify partners’ opportunities

•              Ensure smooths and constructives relations with Minstry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE).

•              In coodination with operational Coordinator, participate to the Education Working Group.

•              Develop partnership agreement in close relation with Operations and Finance Teams.

•              Organize coordination meetings with the partner to assess the progress made under project implementation in the spirit of reciprocal collaboration.

•              Follow up in close relation with the Finance department the budget delegated to the partners.

•              Support the partners for identifying their needs for capacity building.

•              Based on the needs identified, develop adapted response with support from other services if necessary and coach the partners along implementation.

Responsibility 3: Manage the project team

Aim: Ensure that necessary Human resources are available and capable for results-driven project implementation

Activities:

•              Prepare job description and organize recruitment in collaboration with line manager and Human Resources department.

•              Ensure the appraisal framework is in place and functional and that objectives are set up for each member of the team on annual basis.

•              Lead, coach and supervise the project team.

•              Assess the team needs for training and identify adapted response in coordination with Human Resources department and coordination team.

•              Measure the performance of the project team along the year and provide guidance as required.

•              Contribute to the project team career development in coordination with Human Resources department.

•              Ensure that operational, financial, administrative & logictics procedures are respected by project staff.

Responsibility 4: Supervise the development of methodologies and tools for the project he/she is in charge of

Aim: Ensure that the technical framework for implementing project activities is in place, regularly adjusted based on lessons learnt and that the project team works in compliance with validated frameworks

Activities:

•              Identify the tools needed for implementing the project activities.

•              Define terms of reference for supporting the development of tools & methodologies in collaboration with operation coordination staff.

•              With guidance from Regional Technical Unit, recruit and monitor external expertise.

•              Supervise the development of tools and methodologies and ensure active contribution from the project team to their development.

•              With guidance from Technical Unit, define training plan & manual for project team/the partners for using tools and methodologies developed.

•              Monitor the use of tools and methodologies and organize regular lessons learnt analysis for adjusting the tools & methodologies with the project and technical teams.

•              In close relation with Operation and Technical Teams, develop terms of reference for HQ technical mission and contribute to their organization.

•              In close collaboration with RTU develop capacity assessment tools and accompany their implementation by project staff and/or service providers.

•              Identify technical resources required for the implementation of the plan and support their mobilization and contractualization in close coordination with the RTU.

•              In close collaboration with RTU, develop training plan , training materials and deliver training in the areas of expertise and organize all capacity bulding sessions planned under the project.

•              Set up coaching and mentoring mechanism and accompany its enforcement.

•              Monitor the evolution of professional practices in the field of expertise and document changes.

•              Produce training and coaching reports and coordinate feedbacks with the service providers for strenghtening continuous staff development.

Responsibility 5: Facilitate project lessons learning and its promotion at national & international level

Aim: Ensure that good practices under the project are identified and shared;  used for advocating towards vulnerable people inclusion.

Activities:

•              Develop tools for collecting information measuring the project impact in close collaboration with the Operations and Technical Unit.

•              Collect identified data and contribute to their analysis.

•              Identify the good practices/ lessons learnt of the project.

•              Contribute to the good practices / lessons learnt analysis and documentation under the supervision of the Technical Unit.

•              Organize dissemination among the project stakeholders and among national stakeholders (government, NGOs, donors) involved into similar field of expertise.

•              Participate to national and international seminars in the field of expertise and prepare contribution in collaboration with the Technical Unit.

•              Participate to professional network at national level in the field of expertise of the project in collaboration with Technical Coordinator.

Responsibility 6: Contribute to the Program Strategic Framework and to the development of new projects

Aim: Ensure that the project is run in line with the Regional Program Framework (RPF);  contributes to the RPF successful implementation

Activities:

•              In close relation with Operation and Technical Teams, contribute to the data collection and analytical framework set up for developing and/or monitoring the strategy.

•              Collect Government policies and technical materials produced by government departments and NGOs in the field of expertise.

•              Participate to the development of new projects into the field of expertise.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE will have:

•              FLuency in Arabic and English with advanced writing capacities in English

•              Strong interpersonal and communication skills

•              Good organization and planning skills

•              Proficient in all computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet . Data base software knowledge is an added value.

•              Ability to travel in Lebanon and the middle east.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in economics and administration, political sciences, development studies.
• 5 years of experience of which 3 years at least in I/NGO
• 5 years of experience in project management including a minimum of 3 years in working with vulnerable group.
• 5 years of experience in the educational initiatives in Lebanon

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Initial contract will be for a period of 2 years and the position is based in Beirut with frequent travel inside the country.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities