PROJECT MANAGER

ECODIT Liban SARL is a Lebanese environmental planning and management consulting firm established in 2000; prequalified since 2007 by the Lebanese Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) to conduct “Environmental Studies” including Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Environmental Compliance & Audits (EA) for review and approval by the Lebanese Ministry of Environment (MoE).

Since its establishment, ECODIT Liban SARL has successfully led over 100 projects for various public and private sector clients in Lebanon and the region for the past twenty years. Its local expertise and regional know-how make it a leading institution in environmental and social assessment, policy support and strategic planning, rural tourism and local development, as well as capacity building and institutional strengthening in waste, water, energy, and eco-tourism.

ECODIT Liban is seeking a full-time PROJECT MANAGER to implement environmental projects and carry out new business and proposal development in Lebanon and the region.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in environmental related fields
• 7 to 10 years of professional experience in environmental consulting and technical assistance services
• A minimum of 7-years’ experience in managing Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Audit (EA), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), and environmental related projects based on Lebanese regulations
• Experience in new business and proposal development, including writing and managing technical and financial proposals
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects, fostering teamwork and producing high-quality deliverables within allocated time and budget resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills
• Fluency in English and Arabic; French is a plus

Description of the Position:

The Project Manager will be responsible for the following tasks:

1- Project Implementation and Management

• Carry out and manage the implementation of various projects and assignments including -but not limited to- IEEs, EIAs, EAs, SEAs, environmental strategies, workshops, public sessions, training, and technical assistance to Clients
• Define project scope and objectives
• Ensure proper implementation of quality assurance and quality control for collection of data
• Conduct data analysis and report writing
• Prepare scopes of work for consultants
• Manage resource availability and allocation for the flawless execution of projects
• Provide quality control of deliverables making sure they meet the firms’ quality standards
• Manage the submissions of deliverables within scope, time, and budget
• Manage project budgets
• Plan and schedule invoices to clients and payments to sub-contractors
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and all stakeholders
• Perform other related duties as assigned

2- New Business / Proposal Development

• Maintain strong professional relations with relevant government organizations, lending institutions, and other clients
• Nurture networks of contacts to learn about new business opportunities before they are announced publicly
• Track new project opportunities, including calls for Expressions of Interest (EOI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Requests for Quotation (RFQ) from various sources according to ECODIT’s line of services
• Carry out and manage proposal development, including preparation of technical and financial proposals
• Conduct teaming and recruiting for new opportunities
• Develop and maintain professional relations as well as identify new business opportunities with local and regional firms and organizations with which ECODIT may partner

3- Administrative Work

• Respond to enquiries, including phone calls, emails, and face to face encounters
• Manage and coordinate meetings, take minutes of meetings when needed, and oversee calendars
• Maintain proper paperwork activities
• Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
• Perform other related duties as assigned

4- Other Functions

• Provide assistance to senior staff
• Contribute to team/staff development by coaching and mentoring junior staff
• Participate in annual performance appraisals of other staff

The Project Manager will be based in ECODIT Liban’s office in Baabda and will report to the ECODIT Liban Director. S/he will be expected to comply with ECODIT Liban’s Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

Compensation:

• Gross Annual Salary based on merit and experience
• Transportation: Monthly Allowance
• Medical Health Insurance: Yearly Allowance
• National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
• Personal Vacation: 15 days per year
• Official Holidays: 15 days per year
• Annual Bonus: 0 to 10% of Annual Salary depending on both the candidate and ECODIT performance