Park Manager

I. INTRODUCTION

Project Background Information

The Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) is a Lebanese NGO registered at the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities under no. 1186 on 18 June 2014. LRI started as a project launched in 2010 by the United States Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs (IP) through the support and funding of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). LRI's mission is to restore Lebanon's native forests and to instill commitment to reforestation and wildfire prevention and response, through capacity building of local communities and organizations.

The project is operated by LRI’s offices in Jdeideh, but the position is located in Anjar. 

II. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

In partnership with Houch Moussa-Anjar Municipality, LRI seeks a Park Manager in Anjar area for the Anjar Eco-Park to manage all administrative and technical activities in the park.

The Park Manager is expected to perform the following duties:

• Set with the team the Park's strategy regularly and follow up on implementation;
• Set with the Administrative Coordinator the organizational policies and procedures of the park;
• Manage the park financials;
• Direct the overall park operation;
• Provide management direction and oversight for the preservation of cultural and natural resources;
• Manage the planning, construction, and maintenance of facilities;
• Manage administrative functions and cooperative relations with local communities, citizen groups and foreigners;
• Communicate with the municipality, local authorities and administrations, and donors on park-related matters and projects; and
• Manage and acquire necessary permits for different park functions and activities.

III. REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

The Park Manager should possess the following competencies, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business, hospitality or related field;
• At least 3 years of experience in management, preferably in hospitality;
• At least 3 years of experience managing a team;
• Good understanding on environmental conservation and self-motivation for the topic;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good facilitation skills;
• Excellent mentoring and leadership skills;
• Good networking skills;
• Positive attitude, self-driven and achiever;
• Knowledge in Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email);
• Good level of physical fitness; and
• English, Arabic and Armenian are a must. French is a plus.