Country Director

Role and Responsibilities Proactively develops Basmeh & Zeitooneh’s country strategy in Lebanon in cooperation with Senior Management. Implements, manages and leads the implementation of Lebanon’s country strategy. Represents Basmeh & Zeitooneh in meetings and conferences with INGO’s, Local partners and NGO’s, local and governmental authorities, and donors. Responsible for overseeing the management of human resources in Lebanon; including setting job descriptions, requesting new staff, and ensuring that all staff are in conformity with Basmeh & Zeitooneh’s internal policies and procedures. Liases with Senior Management and Field Staff and ensures the availability of the resources, skills and tools to ensure the achievement of all program objectives and the organization’s mission. Ensures the financial feasibility of all Lebanon’s programs; ensures all programs are within budget and that funds are managed in a highly transparent manner. Collaborates with the Development and Finance departments to produce Basmeh & Zeitooneh’s annual financial and narrative reports detailing the organization’s activities in Lebanon. Ensures the proper handover of new programs/projects from the development department to his country’s operational staff. Supervises Lebanon staff in implementing projects and all technical and operational aspects of the projects Organizes and accompanies partners and potential donors in field visits that promote Basmeh & Zeitooneh’s work in Lebanon Provides regular updates to Basmeh & Zeitooneh’s CEO and Head of Operations regarding operational developments in Lebanon Initiate relationships with donors interested in funding projects in Lebanon in coordination with the Senior Management. Keep regular communication with donors regarding the operational updates of the ongoing projects Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with adequate computer and research skills Must have strong leadership skills Diplomatic, with strong  interpersonal communication and negotiation skills Successful in leading teams, and motivating them Must be Fluent in Arabic and English Must have personal qualities such as  a strong commitment to integrity, respect for diversity, and the ability to inspire others Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, International Relations, International Development, Economics or any other related discipline Minimum of 4 years of experience in management within the nonprofit sector Thorough understanding of humanitarian issues, strategies and of non-governmental organizations