Project Coordinator

Amel Association International is expanding its activities for refugees and is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the team to ensure continued support for the most vulnerable populatons. The Project Coordinator will support a UNHCR funded project to provide educational and pyschosocial support to refugees and manages a team to ensure proper and smooth implmentation of the program. S/he serves as a focal point to donors and other stakeholders. Responsiblities include the following: Tasks and duties Program Management - Serve as main focal point/liaison with international donors - With coordination with center/field staff, develop and plan a refugee program implemented in AMEL Community Centers. - Provide overall management support for the program: human resources, financial management, service contracts, procurement, monitoring and evaluation. - Set a strategy for the Refugee Programme in compliance with AMEL internal coherence and donor rules and regulations - Assess the projects and suggest new projects and interventions - Set priorities, propose modifications or corrective measures for the projects that fit with the interest of refugees and the programme’s objectives Financial management - Develop budget and prepare monthly budget requests to accounting department - Manage projects’ expenses according to the budget and in accordance with standard operating procedures - Ensure budget follow-up and appropriate use of resources - Produce financial reports to donors and partners Fundraising/New Business - Identify potential donors for the Refugee Program and other programmes - Draft concept notes, proposals and budgets for the Refugee Program and other programmes Human Resources Management - Recruit the required staff for the implementation of the projects in coordination with the Head of centers - Draft contracts, job descriptions and Terms of reference for staff - Supervise staff and monitor performance to ensure that the projects are implemented according to the expected results and the terms of contracts - Provide adequate training and continuous support necessary for staff development and well-being - Conduct regular evaluation for staff Reporting / Representation / Networking - Narrative and Financial reporting to donors and partners - Liaise with relevant NGOs, government agencies and national institutions to maintain a network and cooperation in social, psychological and educational fields - Represent Amel Association in coordination meetings with partners and NGOs - Coordinate monitoring visits Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in international development, international relations, social affairs or other related field. - At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, managing projects for the non-profit sector - Familiarity with UNHCR rules and regulations-a plus - Fluency in Arabic and English - Strong managerial skills, organized, and flexible Experience required: At least 5 years Education degree: Bachelor Degree Field of education: Bachelors Degree in International Development, Social Development or related field.   Languages Arabic: Fluent English: Fluent French: Period: One year renewable Salary: Submission guidelines: Please submit a COVER LETTER and CV to support@amel.org.lb with "Project Coordinator" in the subject line. Applications received not following these instructions will NOT be considered. Cover letter required? Yes Experience required: 5 to 10 years Education degree: No Degree Required Field of education: Bachelor's degree in international development or related field