Project Manager

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Manager will provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision to the implementation of the “Building Community Capacity for Dispute Resolution and Reconciliation in Lebanon” (BCCDRR) project, managing staff and resources to ensure that the program meets its targets and deliverables on-time and within budget.  The Project Manager will supervise the work of the partner organizations and ensure accountability to Mercy Corps policies and donor rules and regulations. He/she will be the primary program representative to donors, relevant government entities, partners, other implementers and external stakeholders.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Program Implementation: Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of program implementation, development and management; Ensure that program implementation is responsive to country needs, and aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan. Work closely with regional Regional Advisor for technical support on community mapping, conflict assessment, conflict management training material, and utilizing other relevant conflict management tools and instruments for project direction and implementation. Work with Expert Trainer and Senior Lebanese Mediators to provide mediation training and provide follow-up support to those trained as they apply these skills. Work with the partners inTripoliand the Think Tank group through the Program Management Committee to finalize the list of entities that will be contacted in the six neighborhoods in the city to select project participants. With the assistance provided by staff of Mercy Corps partners inTripoli, arrange for meetings and lead the discussions with the local entities and authorities to give them an overview about the project and seek their involvement by suggesting candidates for training. Spearhead the organizational efforts to schedule the trainings and coordinates with the staff of Mercy Corps partners inTripolito ensure that all logistical, administrative and financial matters are fulfilled appropriately. Lead and play a pivotal role in the selection of the project participants in coordination and cooperation with the Program Management Committee and the Think Tank group. In coordination with local partners, conduct periodic risk assessments and update implementation plan accordingly. Monitor adherence to grant agreement, Mercy Corps policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations. Coordinate with finance department to ensure program expenditures are properly projected and accounted for. Insuring the achievement of the planned impact. Lead discussions with partners and community on existing conflict dynamics. Familiarity with conflict analysis and Do No Harm approaches is desirable.   Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting: Work with Regional Advisor to conduct baseline/endline surveys of the program activities. Conduct regular monitoring of program activities and work with local partners to update implementation plan as required. Facilitate the achievement of program targets and objectives and lead efforts to design effective M&E systems. Oversee the scheduling and production of formal and informal reports on all aspects of the program in a timely and efficient manner. Work with Conflict Management Advisor to ensure that M&E reports focus on assisting the program to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level. Ensure the achievement of planned results with a focus on lessons learned to be used for the design of a follow-on BBCDDR project. Lead in coordination with Regional Advisor and local partners assessments and conflict mapping.   Coordination and Representation: Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field, in close coordination with the Country/Deputy Country Director.  Coordinate activities with partners, local government and other stakeholders, with other Mercy Corps programs, and the Conflict Management TSU.   Partner Management, Professional Development and Team building: Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels. Supervise the work of the partner and ensure the integration of partners into relevant decision-making.   Work with regional conflict focal point to develop regional proposals.   New Initiatives: In coordination with the Country Director, Program Director, Regional Advisor and other relevant personnel and counterparts, play an active role in identifying new initiatives that foster and/or improve the strategic objectives of the country office, whether utilizing existing resources or requiring program/project development. Special attention in the coming year will be paid to securing funding for an expansion/evolution of the current grant.  Knowledge and Experience also include: Extensive experience managing conflict management, conflict resolution or peace-building programs. Strong understanding of EC compliance issues Prior experience working inTripolistrongly preferred.