Program Support Officer

About the job 

The Program Support Officer will support the management of relationships with NGO and community based organization (CBO) partners in the field in Bekaa Lebanon. This position will be responsible for monitoring partner budgets, checking partner documents’ compliance with DRC and donor financial, HR and procurement guidelines, and supporting progress monitoring against capacity building and work plans. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support in identifying of potential partnership opportunities and mapping of active organizations in the area of operations. 

• Support and lead the partnership selection process through: preliminary meetings with partners, supporting DRC’s comprehensive partnership assessment, drafting an operational capacity building plan for potential partners, and supporting partners to submit the needed documentation for partnerships (MoU, Contract, Log frame, Budget, Organogram and Narrative) 

• Undertake the Operational capacity assessments of potential local partners and SDCs in coordination with the Partnership Team Leader. Work  with  Finance, Human resources, Logistic and Procurement departments to support local partner to put in place systems and to develop and implement new tools, processes, and policies that promote and sustain quality and best practice within partner operations and to ensure sub grant processes adhere to DRC standards and are effectively implemented. 

• Monitor the implementation of the capacity building plans against agreed upon benchmarks and adjust timeframes and support provided accordingly and ensure full compliance with the internal partnership systems. 

• Ensure the ongoing implementation of the capacity building components. Produce monthly reports on the progression of the capacity building projects. and Hold regular meetings with partners to follow up on the capacity building plan and successes and challenges.​

About you 

To be successful in this role you must have a  Bachelor degree in business administration, preferably auditing and finance.  

preferably to have background in social work and program management. ​

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:  

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.  
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.  
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.  
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.​

Moreover we also expect the following: 

Required qualifications  

• At least 2 to 3 years of experience, working in international organizations and humanitarian settings. 
• Knowledge of finance and procurement standards. 
• Minimum of 1 year of experience financial management and / or auditing. 
• Previous experience working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon. 
• Experience in leading teams, management of projects and leading team-building activities. ​

Desirable qualifications: 

• Proven experience in undertaking trainings and capacity building initiatives. 
• Preferably to have experience of working with local NGOs and municipalities. 
• Training/workshops related to finance and procurement for NGOs.​

We offer 

• Contract Length: 8 months Until 30th of November 2019
• Grade: H,  Level 2
• Basic Salary: 1750 USD (based on years of experience)
• Duty station: Bekaa
• Start Date: April 2019

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk . ​

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under Current Vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered. 

Closing Date for application: 12th Of April 2019 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk  

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo