Rapid Response Project Manager

Position title: Project Management Consultant

Contract type: independent/local consultant

Berghof Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization supporting people in conflict in their efforts to achieve sustainable peace through conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Headquartered in Berlin, the organization is run by a diverse team and works with local partners around the world. Berghof Foundation is seeking a highly skilled Insider Mediators / Community Facilitators in Lebanon for our project “Rapid Response - host community engagement initiative”.

The Project Manager will be responsible to achieve the project objectives and lead and coordinate all stakeholders of the project. He/She will be responsible to coordinate with the finance and logs department and monitor the budget and expenses.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the in implementing all Lebanon-related project activities (preparing content-wise and thematically, writing minutes, logistical support);
• Support in event planning, management and reporting;
• Ensure proper documentation of activities in Arabic and English and activity reporting;
• Support in donor reporting and proposal writing;
• Conduct research and context analysis and support the drafting of concept notes, background papers and training material;
• Support coordination on finance, logistics and administration issues; (component-related contracts under the responsibility of the project manager, liasing with finance and logistics on budget and event financing)
• Provide editorial, layout and translation support for project documents and publications;
• Coordinate development of communications material with Coms department in Berlin and contribute to external communication and visibility;
• Cooperate closely with the BF MENA staff members and project partners;
• Provide support in monitoring and evaluation, based on internal BF training and in coordination with the Head of Office.

Education:   

• Bachelor degree in political science, peace studies or related field or relevant work experience in development projects 

Experience:   

• At least 5 years of experience in project management in the peacebuilding/dialogue/conflict transformation fields
• Relevant experience working with Local actors, local development and social cohesion projects within a larger team in Lebanon
• Very good reporting skills
• Thorough knowledge of the Lebanese social and political context
• Proven work experience in the Arab region, preferably Lebanon

Further Qualifications and Skills:   

• Strong knowledge of the local context in one or more of the target areas.
• Existing trust, credibility, or access within local communities.
• Experience in mediation, dialogue facilitation, community engagement, peacebuilding, social cohesion, humanitarian response, or related fields.
• Ability to engage respectfully with diverse groups, including host communities, displaced populations, youth, women, local leaders, and community responders.
• Strong communication, listening, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to identify tensions and analyse community dynamics in a balanced and conflict-sensitive manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and in sensitive environments.
• Neutrality, impartiality, and respect for diversity.
• Good judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.