Project Coordinator (North Lebanon)

General objective of the job   The Project Coordinator oversees the overall programmatic and operational implementation of the project and is responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the project proposal.   Position in the organisation   The Project Coordinator is part of the Programme Department reporting to the Programe Manager. S/he manages a team of staff working in communities S/he collaborates closely with the Programme Development Manager and Programme Development Advisors in addition to the Operations Department, particularly Finance.   Result areas   Monitoring implementation Ensures that there is an implementation plan in place, followed by all staff; Supports partners to ensure activities are implemented in accordance with the proposed activities in emergency grants, including ensuring that procurement is carried according to project plans; Ensures that the War Child core principles of protection and participation are integrated into all project activities; Ensures that the project team communicates effectively with the children and communities targeted by the project; Ensures the use of the WCH tools and formats for PME in close collaboration with the Programme Manager and Programme Development team;   Result: the project is monitored in such a manner that all issues are discussed and all concerns are reported.   Coordinating and representing WCH   Represents WCH Lebanon in working groups and other coordination platforms as directed by the Programme Manager; Coordinates with the operations department to ensure all operational activities are performed; Regularly communicates and coordinates with all partners in the field; Provides the partners with content support and organizational capacity building support; Coordinates trainings, workshops and conferences as necessary; Liaises with professional counterparts of (inter)national authorities and organizations.   Result: Coordination with various groups are conducted in such a way that requests are answered Child Safety and Protection and concerns are reported.   Handling Management and Administration activities   Manages, supports, trains staff Conducts performance appraisals of the his/her direct staff as per the WCH Performance & Development system; Ensures that internal and external (donor) reports are submitted on time and are of high quality; Controls the budget and ensures proper expenditure of each budget line, in coordination with the finance department.   Result: management and administration of activities are handled in such a way that budget expenditures are controlled and reports are delivered on time.   Knowledge and Experience   Degree in social sciences or a related field At least 2 years of relevant employment experience Experience in managing projects focusing on child protection / psychosocial support / education Previous experience working with children/refuges/vulnerable populations Previous experience with community-based programming preferred Demonstrated experience of managing budgets Knowledge and experience with Monitoring and Evaluation systems   Skills and Competencies   Strong communication skills Fluency in Arabic Strong spoken and written English skills, including demonstrated reporting ability Demonstrated financial management skills Flexibility Cultural sensitivity Attention to detail with strong follow up Team oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently Proficient in Microsoft Office - word processing, spread sheets, etc.