Project Coordinator

The René Moawad Foundation (RMF) is seeking to recruit a “Project Coordinator” for MAKANI Programme in the North.

The René Moawad Foundation has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

The René Moawad Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The René Moawad Foundation considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The René Moawad Foundation (RMF) is seeking to recruit a “Project Coordinator” for MAKANI Programme in the North.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project with the team in accordance with project goals and donor requirements.
• Supervise project staff, ensuring strong team collaboration and performance.
• Ensure quality and timely reporting to donors, management, and partners.
• Contribute to organizational learning by capturing best practices, lessons learned, and success stories through timely reporting. 
• Promote staff well-being and team care practices in line with RMF’s internal policies.
• Liaise with the M&E Department to ensure that the output and impact data are captured and used to optimize program quality and identify efficiencies;
• Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required;
• Represent RMF at related coordination meetings, ensuring proper dissemination of information among relevant partners, donors and relevant government institutions;
• Support organizing and facilitating field visits for partners, donors and others interested in RMF related projects; and,
• Adhere to and act in accordance with RMF Policies and Procedures.

Professional Standards:

All RMF staff are required to adhere to the RMF policies and practices with respect to child protection minimum standards, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Social Work or similar relevant social science;
• Minimum 5 years of professional technical experience in implementing similar projects;
• Strong experience in program/project cycle management (planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation).
• Familiarity with donor regulations (e.g., UN agencies, EU, etc.) is a plus;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Strong strategic thinking and report writing skills;
• Strong leadership, program, and staff management and capacity building skills;
• Experience in working in group;
• Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, flexibility, ability to improvise, team player.
• Ability to productively work under pressure while maintaining a sense of humor;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
• Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner;
• Previous experience in managing related projects; and
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Arabic.