Projects Coordinator

MAIN TASKS:

• Act as primary contact and focal person for the assigned projects
• Establish and maintain effective communication with inter-departments and key staff to ensure effective implementation of the projects requirements.
• Prepare project documents in close coordination with relevant departments (operations, Technical, finance) for new funding/donors
• Keep track of all deliverables due from all departments and make sure that they are received in time to keep in line with the project implementation plan
• In coordination with the director, and alongside the Finance, Technical, Operation, HR, and M&E take the lead on developing new projects across Lebanon, in accordance with the organization strategy
• Maintain and develop working relationships with existing donors and explore opportunities to renew potential partnerships in line with the program priorities
• Organize and facilitate the Planning Meetings/kick-off for new projects, in collaboration with different departments/units
• Work closely with the relevant departments to ensure that all partnership opportunities conform to LUPD regulations
• Assist with capacity assessments and contribute to the drafting of the capacity building plan, policies and more
• Prepare project-specific reporting templates and tools in line with donor requirements.
• Prepare narratives, reports and ensuring all requirements are met as well as means of verification
• Undertake other duties as required by Director and president
• Take the lead on arranging and holding kick-off meetings
• Develop high-quality concept notes and proposals
• Assess call for funds while focusing on the compliances of the calls.
• Occasionally might need to support in logistics and others duties as required by the executive director or president.

Experience: 

3-5 years of practical experience in project coordination/management with NGO’s, preferably in the Lebanon context

Professional competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, or Social Sciences
• Minimum 3 years’ experience from working as a Project Coordinator/Manager in a humanitarian
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Experience working with human rights programs, with a strong understanding of protection issues
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal

 Skills, knowledge and experience:

• Project management
• Management of staff
• Managing budgets

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Handling insecure environments
• Strategic Thinking
• Influencing