Project Director

World Learning has an immediate vacancy for a Project Director for the USAID-funded Participant Training program in Lebanon.  Duration: 2 years.  Background:  This position will support a technical training and capacity building project in Lebanon. The program is intended to contribute to building the capacity of Lebanese organizations and individuals to act as catalysts for democratic reform, economic growth and social stabilization of Lebanon. The Project Director will be of Lebanese nationality.  S/he will report to World Learning headquarters and be in charge of overall project operations. Job Responsibilities include: Provide day-to-day oversight and leadership to all assessments, training, and follow-on programs for individuals and organizations. Lead contact with USAID/Lebanon. Lead interface with local implementing partner. Liaise with local partner organizations, facilitate successful coordination of all organizational and individual training and capacity building activities and ensure transparency. Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments. Oversee program administration, implementation, and fiscal management Provide leadership to overall project operations and reporting, ensuring that a team of core experts are in compliance with USAID regulations and local laws. Prepared annual work plans, monthly reports, quarterly reports and other USAID reporting requirements as needed. Regularly update donor on progression of programs. Ensure that the Mission’s needs are met in the most cost-effective manner possible. Manage and supervise project implementing team.  Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in related field. Min. 10 years of experience in capacity development and participant training, 5 of these years in a managerial position. Experience managing USAID training and organizational capacity building programs. Solid knowledge of the Lebanese context. Excellent communication skills. Fluency in English and Arabic. Strong team leadership capabilities. Knowledge or experience with USAID’s HICD model is desirable