BADAEL Beqaa Project Manager

BADAEL BEQA’A PROJECT MANAGER

Annual Salary and Benefits      -

TBC

Internal Job Grade                    -

C2

Contract type                            -

1 year, renewable

Reporting to                              -

BADAEL Project Coordinator

Staff reporting to this post       -

Social Mobilizer

Locations                                     -

Zahle, with frequent travel to Beirut

Budget Responsibility               - 

From 500,000 up to 1,500,000 EUR

Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty.

Job Purpose

The BADAEL (Building Alternative Development Assets and Entrepreneurial Learning) Consortium operating in Lebanon is made up of four organisations dedicated to contribute to promoting social stability and community resilience of vulnerable communities hosting refugees. With the support of the European Union’s Madad Trust Fund, the BADAEL Consortium brings together the technical expertise and capacity of four agencies, including Oxfam (Consortium Lead), Beyond Reform and Development, Association Najdeh and Utopia. The project’s activities are centred on enhancing the understanding and opportunities of communities on resilience assets to conflict and vulnerability and available socio-economic opportunities. 

Under the supervision of the Steering Committee, and in close coordination with Oxfam’s Country Office, the Beqa’a Project Manager (PM) is responsible for leading the correct planning, implementation and monitoring of the activities under Oxfam Responsibility in the Beqa’a Governorate.  Under direct line management of the Oxfam Project Coordinator, She/he will be responsible for the organization of activities at field level and ensure the project meets stated goals and ensures timely and quality delivery of activities and outputs. Furthermore, the PM will take a leadership role in coordinating at local level with key stakeholders and implementing partners.

The PM is expected to work closely with the Beqa’a Area Manager, the Active Citizenship & Good Governance and Economic Justice programme teams and the Oxfam Policy team towards common objectives and to report to BADAEL Project Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Project Cycle Management & Programme Quality (50%)

• Under supervision the BADAEL PC and in coordination with the BADAEL North Governorate PM, develop overall programme guidance in terms of work plans/budget work plans, spending plans, MEAL plans, procurement plans concerning activities in the Beqa’a Governorate and monitor their implementation in adherence to donor requirements;
• Lead the implementation of the activities in Jib Janine area, supported by the social mobiliser(s);
• Work closely with the BADAEL PC, technical advisors and support staff to provide appropriate guidance and managerial support to implement the project in line with the objectives laid out in the donor approved proposal;
• To report regularly, verbally and in writing to the BADAEL PC on regular basis on programme progress;
• To provide information to the PC in order to prepare mid-term and final reports for the donor in collaboration with partners, project staff, technical coordinators, Funding Coordinator, Support teams. Ensure narrative reporting and financial accounting meet Oxfam and donor’s requirements;
• Support and promote programme quality and project strengthening activities at the field level e.g. data management, project quality meetings, learning events and partnership reviews;
• Monitoring and evaluating the project regularly, ensuring partners’ and community participation as appropriate, as well as accountability towards communities.
• Follow up on MEAL activities and findings ensuring that learning from monitoring and evaluation is included and strategies and programme implementation are adapted accordingly.
• Ensure that risk management and contingency planning is included at all stages of the programmes.
• Ensure an exit strategy is in place for all pilot projects funded by the project, and for the network sustainability.
• Ensure project activities have the appropriate visibility in compliance with donor requirements and procedures.

People & Team Management (15%)

• Line manage the social mobiliser
• Ensure a constant and constructive relationship with BRD, Association Najdeh and UTOPIA at field and Beirut level
• Ensure staff are compliant with key internal procedures including security requirements and code of conduct;
• Solicit appropriate training and learning opportunities for team member in line with development objectives and ensure regular coaching of staff (including partner’s staff);
• Oversee performance management and staff development of team member, and provide necessary and timely feedback to all staff being directly managed;
• Raise protection concerns identified by the network to the PC and to the protection coordinator and the policy adviser, propose points for advocacy, and cooperate with the advocacy and policy team in designing, organising and preparing advocacy and learning events.
• Ensure the physical welfare, well-being, and professional development of staff directly assigned to the project at field office

Budget & Financial Management (15%)

• Participate in monthly financial review meetings, involving relevant consortium staff and support staff to plan and monitor the budget, monitor procurement and spending plans, and ensure funds are spent within the time frame acceptable to Oxfam and the donor and ensuring rules and regulations of Oxfam are adhered to;
• Monitor actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis;
• Ensure that donor contractual requirements are fulfilled, including by partners, with particular reference to the General and Technical conditions of the Grant Agreement and internal regulations, throughout the entire project period;
• Responsible for overseeing activity and financial progress against project partnership agreements at the field level;
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate monitoring (financial, technical, implementation) of consortium partners at the field level;
• Coordinate with the PC on initiating relevant procurement processes, with support from Logistics, in line with programme spending and procurement planning.

Representation & Advocacy (5%)

• In coordination with consortium member focal points, develop and maintain positive relations with relevant ministries and other government counterparts, donors, and other relevant external stakeholders at the field level.
• When needed, participate in the Livelihoods and Social Stability working group in the Beqa’a Governorate representing Oxfam and coordinate concerning BADAEL activities with stakeholders active in the area.
• Promote the values of the consortium, coordinate with external actors and represent the consortium at the field level. Ensure that meetings are documented and results circulated to appropriate staff, and consortium member partner focal points on a timely basis.
• Assist with the coordination of visits of donors, and/or partners related to the project.
• Facilitate, coordinating with the PC, on organizing joint consortium events, such as joint advocacy, research, project launch etc., coordinating closely with the policy and media team

Reporting & Communication (15%)

• Monitor program implementation and ensure regular reporting to PC;
• Establish and maintain clear lines of communication with project staff and, at the field level, ensure internal communication among consortium members and project staff is effective;
• Liaise with the Economic Policy advisor regarding the policy component of the project

Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 3 years professional work experience in international humanitarian/ development work, including in the MENA region;
• Demonstrated technical expertise and experience in local economic development, livelihoods and/or social cohesion programming;
• Good knowledge of developing and implementing monitoring systems to track the effectiveness of programmes and an ability to build cooperative, professional relationships with donors, partners and peer organisations.;
• Demonstrated project, program and human resource management experience, including in working with local partners;
• Commitment to equal opportunity and gender policies. Demonstrated experience in integrating gender and diversity issues into programmes.
• A Bachelor Degree (post-graduate strongly preferred) in international relations, business administration, management, human rights, social sciences or related field;
• Proven analytical and strategic planning skills;
• High-level communications and people skills;
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Technical Expertise and experience in social entrepreneurship initiatives
• Professional fluency in written and spoken Arabic and/ or French
• Knowledge of EU procedures
• Strong MEAL experience, including in complex programmes with high-profile evaluations;