Summary of the position: The IACC (Interim Alternative Care Centre) is a centre in Khonshara (Metn region) that temporarily hosts Syrian refugees residing in Lebanon. The children are admitted to the centre because of protection issues. The IACC hosts the children for a temporary period. The goal is to reintegrate them with their (extended) families. If this is not possible, long-term institutional care will be sought. At the IACC, the children receive 24/7 care and there is non-formal education (if possible the children go to formal education). The IACC also welcomes Syrian children from the neighbourhood for the non-formal education. We are looking for a pro-active centre director who will be responsible for ensuring the successful and timely implementation and management of the IACC. He/she should have experience in child protection, managing staff and he/she should be willing to make the extra mile. He/she will be line managed by the ERP Project Coordinator. The contract is initially for six months with the possibility of extension depending on the needs.
Key Responsibilities: Project Planning -Aligning project activities of the IACC according to SOS CVI project documentation and reporting any deviances therein to the ERP Coordinator. -Revising and adjusting SOS CVI project documentation where necessary.
HR Management -Leading and managing a diverse team of, among others, case managers, educators, care givers, office and domestic staff (around 15-20 co-workers) -Participate and arrange program schedule to ensure 24/7/365 coverage, including emergency backup staffing. -Responsible for ensuring fair and transparent recruitment for the IACC.
Financial Management -Responsible for ensuring the correct use of funds in the IACC Responsible for reporting to the ERP Coordinator any deviances therein.
Safety and Security Management -Ensure the safety and security of the IACC, the staff and its residents -Responsible for adhering to and implementing the SOS CVI local security plan. -Maintain program and beneficiary confidentiality, including former beneficiaries.
Child Protection -Responsible for ensuring adherence to the SOS CVI Child Protection Policy in the IACC. -Responsible for ensuring adherence to admission criteria based on the best interest of the child.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
To apply to this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to charbel.aoun@sos.org.lb with "Centre Director ERP Lebanon" in the subject line, no later than Sunday the 6th of December 2015 at 8 PM .
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Relevant university degree, in a related area such as organizational development, child protection/social work with an emphasis on management.
Arabic
Excellent
English
Very Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No