Project Manager - Youth Resolve (Beirut and Mount Lebanon)

Application Process:

All interested candidates shall apply throughout the below link:

https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/lebanon/project-management/project-manager…

Only applications received through this link are considered

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

50%

Ensure planning & coordination of field activities

Project activities are implemented with quality and in a timely manner

Ensures that all aspects of the project’s daily management are met, including logistics, administration, security, visibility, community and beneficiaries liaison, evidence generation, coordination and risk management;

Develop and guide the project team on the usage of project management tools for the Social Cohesion programme (including but not limited to reports, DIP, Logframe, ITT, SOPs, budgets, financial tracking, programmatic process flows)

Ensure that all phases of grants cycle are taking place (Start up, reports, communications and visibility plan and close-out)

Follow up in coordination with the coordinators on the procurement and expenditures using the financial reports and procurement plans;

Ensure that project activities are implemented in good quality and quantity based on the project/s outcomes and taking into consideration the local context in each specific urban neighborhood

Follow up and coordinate with the ELA and technical teams to ensure that all needed tools and their analysis are in place developed and analyzed according to the project needs and aligned to the donor requirements

Review project level analysis and trends in order to take operational measures to address gaps/challenges;

Lead the development of ToRs for external consultants;

Responsible of the production of high quality financial and narrative reports in a timely manner and based on the agreed template and processes and in alignment to donor regulations.

Coordinate with other WV livelihood, managers and other sector teams (incl. WASH, CP, hygiene, CASH and CP) to ensure that youth empowerment is adequately addressed across sectors and humanitarian interventions and the integrated activities are implemented smoothly 

Ensure that the quality of implementation in reference to the donor’s guidelines, national SOPs, best practices while also generating evidence to show contribution to WVL national strategic objectives.

Ensure that all lessons learned, risks and innovation are well documented and shared internally in the area team and/or other relevant colleagues

20%

Build relationships & capacities of the hosting and beneficiary community including local government representatives.

Local level coordination streams are developed and maintained.

Trust is built within the respective communities

Build and maintain healthy partnerships with local partners, especially municipalities, covered in the project while identifying potential partners for future collaboration.

Ensure partners’ capacity assessment is conducted and capacity building plans are in place and implemented with the needed coaching and support.

Ensure that staff reporting to the Project Manager are identifying technical, management and humanitarian gaps and set a plan to address them, whenever possible.

Represents WVL with relevant donors and sector working groups at field level, including LHIF, UNDP and UNHCR.

Support the Area Manager in engaging and pre-positioning WVL with NGOs and local partners to scale up the youth programming portfolio in the area.

Actively attend and participate in sector working group, consortium operational meetings among other national youth forums.

Undertake a stakeholder mapping analysis ( on the different NGOs operating in the sector and areas, in order to understand the functions various stakeholders fulfil, power dynamics, and to identify potential local partners and assess their capacity building needs, with a specific focus on youth programming, social stability, social cohesion and EU MADAD funded projects.

In collaboration with the livelihood specialist, contribute to technical evaluation of activities and take initiative to propose adjustment of activities depending on needs and circumstances.

Liaise with local government officials, local communities, relevant stakeholders and donor representatives as appropriate.

25%

Handle Staff Management & Day to day work

Strong working relationships are established with different members of the team and with national office staff

Develop JDs and Recruit staff, whenever needed;

Provide leadership and coaching to the direct reports in terms of technical child protection, livelihood, youth empowerment and project management (tools and the follow up on them)

Management of the performance of direct reports with continuous feedback to ensure proper performance management.

Develop teamwork among the project staff, ensuring a conducive working atmosphere is created and opportunities provided to share lessons learned, experiences, observations and challenges to inform project management

Together with the Area Manager and Livelihood Specialist, plan and provide opportunities for capacity building to project team in consultation with P&C Department to ensure coordinated technical and personal development.

Ensure compliance with donor and World Vision’s policies and technical tools set in place

Coordinate with BML team members to ensure that the project is integrated in the overall urban area portfolio and is not operating in silo. Ensuring that the most marginalized children and youth are targeted and that the urban operating guidance is applied.

Close coordination with Bekaa Project manager to ensure coherence, share lessons learned and support each other. Additionally coordinate with other consortium project managers for the same purpose.

5%

Perform other duties as required

Participate in the area program reflection events, monthly meetings, yearly planning and major events.

Attend and participate in capacity building trainings locally and internationally.

Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events.

Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture.

Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. University degree or higher education relevant to Social Studies, Education, Protection, Development Studies human rights, law or other relevant fields;  
2. At least 3 years of proven experience in implementation of Youth Empowerment/Child Protection/Protection programming; human rights and/or advocacy work especially with local government such as municipalities.
3. Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic languages
4. Strong understanding of best practices and strategies in social cohesion, youth empowerment and support to local government through advocacy.
5. Familiar with core principles of Children Rights, Participation, Do No Harm, Community and Family Support as well as Children in Emergencies minimum standards.
6. Significant knowledge of International Humanitarian principals, Human Rights, municipal law and Refugee Law;  
7. Proven experience in community mobilization;
8. Proven experience working in emergency settings;  
9. Strong program/technical and budget management skills including project Management cycle and tools
10. Experience in implementing projects through local partners and providing direct technical support to local organizations;  
11. Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties;  
12. Above average computer literacy in Microsoft Office package (incl. Excel), and holder of a valid driver’s license.
13. Good Communication and interpersonal skills with ability to network and negotiate with partners and government bodies.
14. Ability to work in and contribute to dynamic team operating in a fragile and urban environment
15. Willing to travel within Lebanon with a valid driver’s license
16. Project Management for Development (PMD), Project Management for Professional (PMPs);International Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
17. Field and office based.
18. Position requires visiting and operating in fragile contexts (including Palestinian camps and other vulnerable communities such as Hay el Selloum, Choueifat among others).