Senior Project Officer

The Senior Project Officer will assume responsibility of managing awarded grant/project activities and relationship with the local partners in Lebanon and other countries in the region.  Under the supervision and guidance of the Program Manager and supported by project staff working on this project, the SPO will be responsible for management, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of grant/project activities as per detailed implementation and M&E plan.   Tasks include:oversee successful implementation of project activities; support partners toset high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards and best practices; ensure proper financial management systems are in place and followed; monitor project activities and impact on a regular basis. Competencies: CRS employees (1) serve with integrity; (2) model stewardship; (3) develop constructive relationships; (4) promote learning. Specific Requirements: Lebanese citizenship; Excellent English and Arabic, including written (French is a plus); 3 years of NGO experience. Master degree in a directly related field, such as development; significant work experience in a directly related field will be considered in lieu of graduate degree. Shortlisted candidates are expected to undergo: (1) a written test on January 25th, 2017, (2) if successful, an interview on February 7th, 2017. Motivation letter and CV to be sent to: lebanon@global.crs.org. The email subject MUST include: “SPO”