Project Manager

IOCC is looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for the management and implementation of the FIFSAN funded project in Bekaa and North Lebanon.

• Manage and lead the project activities.  
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan.
• Ensure the project is implemented according to the approved project proposal and budget.
• Follow up, on a daily basis, on the project developments and progress to ensure compliance and proper implementation of activities.
• Lead logistics operations to ensure all project-related resources and supplies are available on site in a timely fashion, and are procured according to the specific rules and procedures of IOCC and the donor.
• Liaise with the donor to ensure the project is implemented according to the donor’s requirements and standards.
• Follow up on security updates.
• Oversee and prepare periodic and end of project reports, respecting quality and deadlines.
• Liaise with the Support Services Department to prepare bids and tender books and design a procurement process.
• Conduct regular field visits.
• Monitor and evaluate the project activities against the project objectives and budget.
• Ensure the project expenses are in line with the approved budget throughout the implementation phase.
• Liaise with the finance team on all required financial documents.
• Communicate and liaise internally with other IOCC departments as needed.
• Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date project file.
• Manage, lead and provide guidance and support to the project team.
• Assess, discuss, and address program challenges with the project team.
• Report to and discuss program challenges with the Country Representative.
• Submit weekly reports to the Country Representative.
• Facilitate regular team meetings.
• Conduct trainings to the project team when necessary.  
• Write concept notes and proposals, including budgets when new relevant calls for proposal are out.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

II.      Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills.
• Good report and proposal writing skills.
• Good knowledge of food security norms and standards.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian guidelines, standards and protocols is desirable
• Good understanding and knowledge of supply chains.
• Ability to achieve results and meet deadlines in a demanding, pressured and fast-paced environment.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Dynamic personality.
• Diplomacy, confidence and ability to support and train staff.
• Capacity and willingness to travel to the field.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English, with French fluency a strong plus.

Experience:

• At least 4 years work experience in a project management position, preferably in an NGO/humanitarian field setting.
• Previous experience in nutrition and/or food security program implementation is an advantage.

III. Working Conditions

• Stationed in the Beirut office with frequent visits to the field.
• The candidate should have a driving license and a car.