Project Manager ILO

PROJECT MANAGER ILO

LOCATION: Based in Beirut- scope of work in the South, with frequent field visits

CONTRACT TYPE: fixed term, until end of November 2025

JOB FAMILY: Programmes

ONE OXFAM GRADE: C        ZONE: 2

DEPARTMENT: Programme                                                                 

TEAM: Programme team

SALARY: As per scale

HOURS: 40 (FTE)

FLEXIBLE WORKING

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.  

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

JOB PURPOSE: The Project Manager will lead the implementation of the “ENABLE Programme, Implementation Agreement to promote small income-generating opportunities for refugees and host communities.” in South Lebanon. The role entails managing all programmatic, operational, and partnership components. S/he will ensure quality delivery of business training, grant management, coaching, and monitoring in alignment with ILO and Oxfam standards. The PM will ensure inclusion of women, PWDs, and refugees while maintaining strong coordination with stakeholders and delivering donor-compliant reporting.

JOB REPORTS TO

Programme coordinator

ROLES REPORTING TO THIS JOB

Outreach, Training and Development Officer and MSME expert

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

230,000 USD

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE

South with field visits to implementation areas

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Cycle Management & Programme Quality

• Lead on work plans, procurement plans, MEAL plans, and detailed implementation timelines for the project.
• Oversee all phases of the project cycle including outreach, selection of microenterprises, training delivery, business plan competition, and grant disbursement.
• Ensure that gender justice, disability inclusion, and decent work principles are embedded across project activities.
• Lead and coordinate training, coaching, and mentoring components using ILO-vetted experts.
• Monitor risks and challenges and ensure proactive course corrections when needed.
• Support project documentation, visibility, and final evaluations in line with donor communication and branding guidelines.

Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure active collaboration with local authorities (SDCs), INGOs, Chambers of Commerce, and women's and PWD organizations.
• Oversee implementation by ensuring proper alignment of activities with ILO methodologies and Oxfam frameworks.
• Manage outreach, selection, and engagement with 125 microenterprises, ensuring equity and inclusion targets.

People & Team Management

• Directly line manage the Outreach, Training and Development Officers and the MSME expert.
• Provide staff with technical guidance, coaching, and performance support.
• Coordinate with MEAL, procurement, and finance teams for smooth delivery.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely internal and external reporting, including donor progress reports.
• Lead data collection, beneficiary follow-up, and MEAL coordination in line with Oxfam’s standards.
• Ensure that lessons learned are documented and shared internally and with partners.

Representation & Visibility

• Represent Oxfam at livelihood coordination platforms, especially in South Lebanon.
• Coordinate with ILO for joint visibility and learning events.
• Lead planning and execution of business plan competitions and final visibility events.

Most importantly, every individual in Oxfam needs to be able to:

• Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, COURAGE, SOLIDARITY and EQUALITY (read more about these here)
• Ensure you commit to our ORGANIZATIONAL ATTRIBUTES (including adhering to the Code of Conduct):

1. Be committed to our feminist principles, and to applying them in your day-to-day behaviour and your work. Be ready to keep learning, with accountability to those who experience oppression as a result of their identities, such as their gender, race/ethnicity, disability, class, or LGBTQIA identity."

2. Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Business Management, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in livelihoods programming, preferably supporting MSMEs, start-ups or refugee-led enterprises.
• Demonstrated project cycle management experience (including training, coaching, grants, MEAL, and procurement).
• Strong team leadership and partner coordination skills.
• Proven experience in working with vulnerable groups (women, refugees, PWDs).
• Excellent command of Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with ILO’s IYB and Financial Education training methodologies.
• Experience managing donor-funded programs (EU, ILO).
• Knowledge of economic recovery in fragile settings.

SAFER RECRUITMENT: Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.