Project Manager

WORK CONTEXT / BACKGROUND: World Vision Lebanon decided to address the urgent survival needs of Syrian Refugee families and their children in the Bekaa in coordination with the international and local organizations intervening in the area. MAJOR TASKS: Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to child friendly spaces project coordinators and distribution coordinators Call for staff meeting for the team to share lessons learned, experiences, observations, obstacles and to review and update the projects plans of actions if needed Provide opportunities for capacity building to project team in consultation with the Human Resources Department to ensure proper technical and personal development. Effectively manage the performance of direct reports ensuring performance agreements, regular performance reviews, and annual appraisal are done. Ensure optimization of subordinates’ potentials. Ensure compliance with World Vision’s policies ensure that all project staff and volunteers adhere to WVL code of conduct and other policies Participate in the assessment of community needs and resources in order to provide information that assist in project design and implementation Oversee and ensure timely projects’ implementation according to donors’ requirements and regulations and the established Detailed Implementation Plan. Ensure that child protection issues are resolved Lead and evaluate the projects’ expenditures and accomplishments of  objectives Ensure timely submission of quality project progress reports, and other information as required, for the support offices and donors. Work closely with the Finance Department on project budget, financial reports, cash flows, etc Coordinate with the Communications Department on project stories Participate in project’s evaluations in close coordination with the internal and/or external evaluator. Manage and coordinate connections with partners, local and international NGOs and community representatives and stakeholders     EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:       Education University degree in a development-related field or 5 years relief/development experience.   Knowledge and Skills   Good understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards. Excellent written English, with good command with spoken Arabic and English. Good management and administrative skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Good interpersonal and written and oral communication skills Must have cross-cultural sensitivity, problem solving and negotiation skills. Good team building skills, acquire a creative, innovative, and adaptability personality. Ability to cope and work under pressure. Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural and difficult / sensitive contexts. Computer literate with a high degree of proficiency and productivity. Has project and team management experience Has strong knowledge of core principles of Children Rights, Participation, Do No Harm, as well as Children in Emergencies minimum standards. Has strong knowledge about NFIs and food distribution Is familiar with USG (BPRM) and GoG regulations Good understanding sphere relief standards   Experience Management experience in relief projects of a minimum two years is a must. Relevant Experience in relief project implementation Experience in project cycle management 3-5 years experience in local community and within an NGO context.   Work Environment: 100% field work   EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time – Contract (One year)   Qualified candidates are requested to send their CV to the following fax number or e-mail address: Fax number:          00 961 4 401982 E-mail address:      cv@worldvision.org.lb