Project Manager

Project Manager   ASSABIL, Friends of Public Libraries is a Lebanese NGO that has been working for the promotion and creation of public libraries in Lebanon since 1997. Today, ASSABIL is directly managing 3 municipal public libraries of Beirut (a 4th one is forthcoming), 2 mobile libraries and supports a network of public libraries throughout Lebanon with book donations, trainings, activity programs and expertise. ASSABIL’s Resource and Training Center is offering its library, materials, publications and exhibits for public libraries and schools free of charge.   ASSABIL is looking to hire a new staff member who would support our team as a project manager with multiple tasks: conception and writing of project proposals, project coordination and implementation, reporting, administrative tasks related to project management under the supervision of the executive coordinator and in coordination with the project management team.    Working Interfaces   Offices of ASSABIL Association in Ras el-Nabeh   Internal Interface: Executive Coordinator Project Management Team (Activity Coordinator, Financial and Administrative Assistant) Library Coordinator   External Interface: Funders and Partner Institutions Ministry of Education Ministry of Culture Administrations of Public Schools    Mission 1: Project Proposals Conceiving and developing ideas for project proposals together with the project management team and the activity and library coordinators Proposal writing: Project Descriptions and actions as well as budgeting according to the required formats by different funding agencies   Mission 2: Project Coordination Oversee and organise the implementation of projects in coordination with the Activity and library coordinators and the project management team (preparation of action plans and continuous updating thereof, foreseeing necessary modifications and related communication with funding agencies) Assure the timely and complete implementation of projects as per developed activity calendar (preparation and continuous updating of working calendars) Oversee the timely and accurate expenditures as per developed in the project budget (monitoring expenses, foresee necessary budget modifications, related communication with funding agencies) All regular administrative tasks related to project management in coordination with the financial manager (preparation of contracts, quotations, data collection and documentation, etc.)   Mission 4: Reporting   Timely production of interim and final narrative reports to funding agencies. Coordinate the production of interim and final financial reports with the financial manager; if necessary this also includes the timely organization of audit reports as required by funding agencies Assistance and contribution to the writing of annual reports on activities of the association (Beirut Libraries, Resource Center, Mobile Libraries, General Annual Report)    Knowledge Required:   At least 3 years documented experience in project management in an NGO, preferably with experience in dealing with international funding agencies. Documented experience in project proposal writing and reporting (if possible provide samples) Experience in projects related to education, human rights activities, public libraries and public spaces is a plus. Good organizational skills Teamworker Good communication and interpersonal skills Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Languages: Fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English, French is a plus    Employment Conditions:   Part Time Mon-Friday: 9am-3pm Salary: depending on experience Registration with the National Social Security after 3 months trial period   Please send your CV by email to assabiloffice@gmail.com.