Project Manager

Project Name: Young People and Drugs, New Participatory Approach for Lebanon Project Duration: 30 Months Project Objectives: The overall objective of the project is to improve CSO's and governmental organizations capacities to address problems related to drug use among young people in Lebanon, looking at participatory approaches in policy development, improved and more coordinated services, and on evidence-based interventions promoting the health and human rights of young people.  Scope of work: The Project Manager would carry out the following activities:   Coordinate and liaise between ''Skoun" and ''SIDC'' for overall project development and implementation  Implement and manage project activities  Ensure that project objectives and activities are well coordinated with plans and activities Ensure proper operational, financial and administrative management in the project, in accordance with the Project Document and the agreement signed Responsible for the monitoring of performance of each project component Coordinate and supervise administrative, technical and communication activities necessary for the successful project implementation  Keep updates records, writing reports and interprets data in collaboration with the "M&E" Manager Work closely with the communication officer through the duration of the project to ensure media coverage of all activities Coordinate and liaise with the financial manager for financial report to the delagation. Qualifications: Minimun 5 years of working experience  Minimum 3 years of relevant project management experience  Experience in health policy creation and development working knowledge of drugs and substance abuse issues as they relate to young people and national policy  Experience and understanding of project management procedures, such as project management and analysis as well as project evaluation  Excellent organizational and communication skills Working Knowledge of research and report generation