Grants and Programme Development Officer

INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

INTERSOS identifies with the core values of CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs; it adheres to international codes of conduct for humanitarian organizations and the values and principles expressed within those codes. INTERSOS is recognized by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralized offices.

Job Title: Grants Officer

Reports to: Country Programme Coordinator

Duty Station: Beirut – Mount Lebanon with regular field visits.

Position Type: Full Time

Job Purpose:

Based in Beirut-Mount Lebanon (BML) base with regular movements to other INTERSOS’s bases, the Grants Officer will be providing support to the mission in the programme development and management, including donor reporting. The role will also support the programme team in the creation and editing of all communications related materials, including case studies and context analyses. 

Under the supervision of the Country Programme Coordinator, the Grants Officer main responsibilities and tasks will be:

Generic Duties:

Grant Management

 Assist Project Managers in the development and coordination of detailed implementation plans on a monthly base, consistent with program documentation (grant document and proposal).

Review and record feedback on file management and program management tools

Conduct a periodical review of all project related documentation, ensuring correct storage, and archiving on INTERSOS Drive and Intersos Management Platform (IMP)

Project Reporting and Development

Support with the development of regular reports, including donor reporting and the Project Appraisal Tool (PAT), ensuring accurate data collection and timely submission as well as the translation of project reporting tools in Italian (if/when required).

Support the mission in the identification, preparation and development of new project proposals, ensuring these are in line with INTERSOS’ Lebanon program goals, objectives and indicators.

Support in the conduction of assessments, studies and researches as necessary.

Communication

Support the mission by writing and editing program related media releases, internal and external communications, success stories, interviews and flash updates, to be shared with HQ and submitted to donors.

Support the mission in the development of communication plans for the projects

Other Duties:

Ensure effective internal grants policies and procedures are maintained.

 Focal point for internal reporting and review external reporting.

Actively contribute to the overall work of the MEAL department.

Undertake internal grant project monitoring, as required.

Engage in work outside of core job description, if needed.

Education:

University Degree in Social Sciences or related field

Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Professional Competencies:

At least 4 year of basic professional work experience in humanitarian context.

Basic knowledge of INTERSOS structure and procedures.

Good understanding of the Humanitarian Cluster system and Working Groups/Sectors.

Previous experience with INGOs.

Technical knowledge in project management, grant and general protection.

Strong report writing skills.

MS proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, outlook, etc.).

Behavioural competencies:

-              Excellent coordination, communication and negotiation skills.

-              Teamwork, team spirit and diplomatic skills.

-              Strong planning and organizing skills.

-              Ability to work under pressure, with peaks of heavy workloads, and to manage several tasks at once with tight deadlines.

-              Self-development, initiative-taking.

-              Flexibility and adaptability.

-              Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills.

-              Decision making.

-              Leadership; Developing and motivating others.

-              Strategic thinking.

-              Driving and achieving results.

-              Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values.

-              Respect of Intersos policies and procedures.

Languages:

-              Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills

-              Arabic will be considered an asset