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Deputy Program Director / Senior Technical Manager

Position summary

The principal role of the Senior Technical Manager / DPD will be to ensure that the diverse activities supported under BALADI are technically sound and sustainable. The Senior Technical Manager / DPD will provide strategic input to the overall design and implementation of activities in order to have them functional in line with BALADI objectives.

 

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

 

  • Providing direction and support to the program team in achieving set targets and objectives.
  • Overseeing and managing all field staff working for the program, including short or long-term consultants.
  • Coordinating with the USAID Architecture and Engineering support institutions on quality of implementation of activities in line with BALADI timeframe.
  • Ensuring that activities implementation is on track, including developing and implementing solutions as necessary.
  • Providing guidance to staff on all issues related to technical program implementation.
  • Overseeing and ensuring quality implementation of partner organizations involved in the program.
  • Overseeing data collection and analysis system quality as well as timeliness of Program indicators reporting.
  • Preparing progress reports as required.
  • Maintaining effective communication and coordination with partners, municipalities and other stakeholders.
  • Acting as Deputy Program Director and participating in coordination committees as assigned.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.
Intervention Sectors
Development
Location
  • Lebanon
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
> 3000 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
More than 10 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Education and Experience

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and sensitive environment.

 A graduate or post-graduate degree in fields of direct relevance;
 More than 5 year’s professional experience in implementing Municipal/ development programs in Lebanon and/or MENA
 Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic; French is a plus;
 Ability and willingness to travel locally, as needed;
 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently
 Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail
 Excellent reporting, interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required
 Previous Project Management experience in development projects is required
Arabic
Good
English
Very Good
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No