Business Management Officer

The Business Management Officer position supports the National Mental Health Programme at the Ministry of Public Health across multiple projects. Some projects are implemented by the Lebanese Center for Civic Education (LCCE), while others are led by the Institute for Development, Research, Advocacy, and Applied Care (IDRAAC). All projects are carried out in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and funded by the World Bank.

The business management officer at the National Mental Health Programme works in tandem with the Operations Manager, helps ensure smooth operation of the day-to-day management, and provides support in achieving long-term and short-term organizational goals.

Business Management Officer’s Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the development of the HR policies and code of ethics and conduct.

• Assisting in the development of operation procedures related to HR, IT, document control, etc.

• Reviewing template forms and adapting them to the programme’s identity.

• Assisting in the document referencing system for distribution and storing.

• Reviewing contact lists and updating them for a full stakeholder’s contact database.

• Assisting the Operations Manager and other team members in the day to day operations.

• Assisting in additional tasks outside of the terms of reference (e.g. reviewing reports, drafting contracts, transcribing interviews, translating documents, data input, conducting research, completing educational courses, etc.).

Education, experience and relevant skills:

Bachelor degree in management or equivalent degree 5 years of experience

Fluent in Arabic and English, French is a plus

Ability to work within the policies, standards, procedures and the vision, mission, and core values of The National Mental Health Programme,

Good planning, organization, decision-making, and liaison skills

Good communication skills,

Good problem-solving skills,

Good follow up skills,

Ability to work under pressure,

Be dynamic, responsive, organized, voluntary and autonomous,

Knowing how to work in a multidisciplinary team,

Solution oriented,

Reliability and accountability.