Deputy Program Director / Senior Technical Manager

Position summary: The principal role of the DPD will be to ensure that the diverse activities supported under BALADI are technically sound and sustainable. The DPD will provide strategic input to the overall design of BALADI activities, including the preparation of the annual work plan. S/he will be responsible for guiding municipalities and Community Project Committees (CPCs) to different concepts/models of sustainable municipal economic development, promoting CPCs that bring together municipal government, private businesses, community actors, and supporting institutions such as financial providers; identifying and introducing ways in which women and youth can be involved in municipal level economic and social development. In addition to the above duties, the CPCs will supervise field staff. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities  Providing direction and support to the program team in achieving set targets and objectives. Overseeing and managing all field staff working for the program, including short or long-term consultants. Overseeing and ensuring quality implementation of partner organizations involved in the program. Overseeing data collection and analysis system quality as well as timeliness of Program indicators reporting. Ensuring that activities implementation is on track, including developing and implementing solutions as necessary. Preparing progress reports as required. Providing guidance to staff on all issues related to technical program implementation. Maintaining effective communication and coordination with partners, municipalities and other stakeholders. Acting as Deputy Program Director and participating in coordination committees as assigned. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.  Education and Experience  This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and sensitive environment. A graduate or post-graduate degree in fields of direct relevance; More than 5 year’s professional experience in implementing Municipal/ development programs in Lebanon and/or MENA Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic; French is a plus; Ability and willingness to travel locally, as needed; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, tasks efficiently Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail Excellent reporting, interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and strategic planning skills required Previous Project Management experience in development projects is required BALADI is a five-year program funded by USAID. The program aims at supporting municipalities that demonstrate real commitment to participatory, equitable, and effective decentralized local governance and economic development. The BALADI entails a nationwide competitive process to support municipalities, unions of municipalities and clusters of municipalities that illustrate a strong commitment to change and local development and that generate innovative solutions to the provision of public services, citizen engagement, and economic issues facing their communities.