Programs Manager

About The Socio-Economic Justice Initiative- MAAN

MAAN aims to bridge inequalities within Lebanon through the promotion of a culture of citizen accountability, the production of qualitative and quantitative evidence-based research, and advocacy for stronger institutions of social protection. MAAN will target citizens, especially youth, throughout Lebanon, to build a popular, public movement advocating for socio-economic policy benefiting all citizens, rather than clientelist networks and the elite. With this, MAAN aims to reform socio-economic policy through a rights-based approach and acting as a catalyst between grassroots groups and policymakers.

Main Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Project Manager will lead in acquiring grants, activity/project implementation, reporting, and assist in the development of strategic documents. Among the PM’s main tasks are:

• Developing strategic documents for program and activity implementation
• Conceptualizing and strategically planning activities relevant to specific program/s
• Produce project proposals, concept notes, and budgets in line with the identified needs and funding opportunities
• Identify national needs based on desk research and develop projects ideas accordingly
• Act in close coordination with the director, as the main focal point for the support of partner organizations throughout the project cycle and ensure clear and timely communication of important milestones, such as deadlines for applications, reporting, and deliverables
• Overseeing the work and performance of the team members (project officers, researchers, interns etc...)
• Initiate and conduct recruiting processes to project staff
• Responsible for all aspects of the project’s daily management, including logistics, administration, security, community and beneficiary’s liaison.
• tracking project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Regularly review and update the project’s work plan.
• Ensure the project remains ‘on track’ to achieve the project work plan and objectives.
• Implement project activities and ensure the good quality and quantity of the project/s outcomes.
• Identify, facilitate, coordinate, and when necessary, deliver targeted training to meet objectives
• Organize workshops, trainings, collective actions, meetings and other project/activity related events
• Build and maintain cross-regional networks for activity implementation through regular outreach and coordination
• Document and follow up on important actions and decisions 
  
  
  Eligibility

• BA in a Social Science, Political Studies, International Affairs or relevant fields. A master’s degree is a plus.

• Previous work experience in relevant field, including a minimum of 2-3 years working in project management

• Very good knowledge of English and Arabic.

• Good understanding of socio-economic issues and challenges facing populations in Lebanon
• Possess excellent report writing, presentation, and documentation skills
• Strategic and innovative in activity implementation
• Proven interpersonal, communication and organizational skills