Main Responsibilities and tasks
Coordination and Strategic Orientation:
§ Monitor and analyse the humanitarian, political, cultural, social and economic context
§ Operationalize the strategic aims of the ERP
§ Define a plan of action for putting this strategy in place
§ Propose new operational directions as contexts change
Operational Management:
§ Guarantee the coordination, development, monitoring and evaluation of projects implemented as part of the ERP in line with the SOS Disaster Management Network directives and the legal framework of Lebanon
§ Ensure the relevance, quality and consistency of projects in the ERP
§ Ensure that all projects in the ERP put in place the necessary procedures to ensure accountability to beneficiaries and to donors
§ Ensure SOS is integrated in partnerships and coordination teams in Child Protection and all Emergency relief sectors relevant to our ERP in Lebanon
Resource Management:
§ Propose and manage field logistics and planning
§ Ensure the financial resources and means necessary for the completion of projects are mobilized efficiently, effectively and transparently
Human Resource Management:
§ Manage all aspects of HR in the ERP (recruitment, payroll, security of staff etc.)
§ Ensure all staff are fully briefed and aware of their roles and responsibilities and the mission of SOS
§ Provide strong leadership and support to all project co-workers and staff in the field
§ Ensure that SOS HR policies and procedures are applied and adhered to
§ Directly manage the project coordinators in the ERP
Security:
§ Ensure the security of all teams and property on the ERP, under the supervision of the line manager who has judicial responsibility
§ Monitor and analyse the security situation and ensure that teams clearly understand it
§ Ensure every new arrival on the mission receives a geopolitical, security and context-specific briefing
§ Ensure that documents and procedures, such as risk assessment and security analysis, relating to security are regularly updated
§ Ensure that everyone complies with security rules and procedures in the ERP
Donor relationships and reporting:
§ Responsible for providing line manager and functional support with regular sit reps and reports for donors in accordance with donor requirements
§ Strengthen relationships between SOS and financial donor representatives in the field
Internal and External Communication:
§ Ensure that documents used for internal and external communication produced by the ERP are of good quality and adhere to internal SOS communication standards and procedures
§ Organize and attend coordination meetings on a regular basis
Representation:
§ Represent SOS ERP in Lebanon in all dealings with other aid workers, local political and administrative authorities, the civil society and the media
§ Attend humanitarian forums and relevant coordination meetings as and when necessary for operations
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Skills and Qualifications (essential)
Previous experience in the field of emergency relief in a coordination position
Strong skills in PCM and the use of its processes and tools throughout the project life cycle, including in particular logical framework approach, budgeting, M&E and progress reporting to management and donors
In-depth understanding of managing risks and changes in humanitarian projects
An ability to analyse information quickly and accurately alongside good problem-solving skills in situation of crisis.
Thorough knowledge of and able to apply the SPHERE minimum standards in emergencies and the Do-No-Harm (DNH) approach.
Knowledge and experience of the national and international humanitarian sector, including policy implementation, funding and working within coordination systems such as OCHA.
Sufficient knowledge of the region and ability to quickly understand local context.
Extensive experience of managing teams in multiple locations and able to build positive rapport with people quickly.
Strong communication skills with excellent written and spoken Arabic and English, as well as French ideally.
Experience of liaising with governmental authorities, including drafting MoUs
Skills and Qualifications (desirable)
Understanding of the causes, dynamics and consequences of conflict and emergencies
Strong diplomacy, leadership, networking and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of child safe-guarding and protection issues in emergencies.
Knowledge of WASH, food security, nutrition and health sectors a strong asset
Experience
Proven management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of others. Must be able to make sound management decisions in difficult situations and also be able to work in a participatory manner with colleagues.
Minimum 4 years experience working with an international humanitarian / development NGO, with strong programme management, team management and financial management experience.
In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
French
Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No