Project Coordinator

Responsibilites:

Technical Support & Management:

• Supervise and manage the performance of the case management teams in the 6 regions in Lebanon and ensure that the teams are adhering to child protection guiding principles, code of conduct, child safeguarding policy and the National Standard Operating Procedures for the Protection of Juveniles.
• Provide technical support to the case management teams in the 6 regions in the delivery of the CM activities as per project proposal and budget.
• Conduct trainings and workshops for the teams in priority capacity building areas.
• Ensure all UPEL case management staff have a strong understanding of their role as advocates for vulnerable children and youth within the judicial system.
• Ensure weekly/ monthly activity plans and reports are in place in all 6 regions.
• Proactively identify challenges and gaps in the technical and operational needs of UPEL to identify solutions to improve systems in place.
• Conduct monthly monitoring visits to all UPEL offices and provide relevant support as needed.
• Ensure weekly case management review meetings are being conducted in all 6 regions.
• Call for case conferences with other CP partners when needed, or support case managers to do so.

Required Qualifications:

• A university degree in Social Work
• 5 years professional technical experience in Child Protection Case Management
• Strong managerial skills and experience
• Strong project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience in supervising and providing case management services and support
• Good technical writing skills
• Experience in facilitating child protection trainings and capacity building activities is required
• Previous experience managing programs financed through UNHCR, UNICEF is preferable
• Ability to handle pressure and work in a challenging environment
• Competent in Windows, MS office programs, email and database experience
• Staunch advocate for Child Rights
• Commitment to Child Protection Guiding Principles
• Strong sense of personal integrity and commitment to confidentiality