Project Manager - Beirut

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006. DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves. DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria into northern Lebanon, since May 2011, and the Bekaa valley since February 2012. This assistance has come through the provision of food and non-food items, various outreach activities and rehabilitation of collective shelters. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Project Manager - Beirut, to support its activities. Reporting to : Head Of Development (HoD) Responsible for: Coordinate and supervise activities of partner NGOs working with Migrant Domestic Workers General Responsibility -          Ensure timely and quality implementation of the project activities. -          Lead the implementation of the joint stakeholder analysis of capacities and needs of partner NGOs. -          Facilitate the creation of a coordination body for NGOs working with Migrant Domestic Workers. -          Review reports and follow-up on narrative and partner financial reports. -          Follow up and monitor the “data management system” for partner NGOs helping to improve the referral mechanism of  partners, and ensure timely knowledge production. -          Monitor, supervise and follow-up on activities of the projects which were sub- granted to partner NGOs.    -          Monitor and Follow up on the work of partner NGOs, providing coaching and support, as needed. -          Monitor the implementation of the consortiums’ activities. -          Coordinate closely with the consortium coordinator and offer support as needed. Reporting -       Report back verbally as often as needed to the HoD on the progress of the work. -       Prepare monthly report on the progress of the work -       Assist in the preparation of donor and other reports. Coordination -          Coordinate and work closely with wider DRC team project. -          Attend meetings with all local and international NGOs working in with Migrant Domestic workers in the area. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to protection, Migrant Domestic workers, women at risk and SGVB. Professionalism -          Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC -          Comply fully with DRC’s staff Code of Conduct and other humanitarian ethics and accountability commitments of DRC. Communication skills -          Proven ability to speak and write English and Arabic Teamwork -          Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on team agendas, provide support to team members and act in accordance with the final group decision. -          Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and work relations. Planning & Organization -          Ability to prioritize competing demands and to plan, coordinate and monitor work/project flow, while respecting deadlines. Other Other tasks as requested by the HoD. Excellent interpersonal skills