Job Opportunity as a Senior Program Support Coordinator in Lebanon from IRC

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

Nonprofit organization

International Rescue Committee

Area

Middle East

Host Country

Lebanon

Deadline

31 Aug 2020

Study level

Undergraduate

Opportunity type

Jobs

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

Algeria , Comoros , Egypt , Jordan , Lebanon , Mauritania , Oman , Qatar , Somalia , Syria , United Arab Emirates , Bahrain , Djibouti , Iraq , Kuwait , Libya , Morocco , Palestine , Saudi Arabia , Sudan , Tunisia , Yemen

Eligible Region

All Regions

IRC announces a job opportunity as a senior program support coordinator. Based in Beirut with occasional travel to the field offices in Zahle, Qobayat and Tripoli, the senior program support coordinator is responsible for the grants, MEAL and partnership units in IRC Lebanon, enabling effective cross sectors/departmental collaboration and leading on the roll out strategic initiatives.

Eligibility:

You must have:

Degree in international development or related field, advanced degree is preferred.
At least five years of experience in international development, with at least two years’ experience in a related position.
Experience in working overseas in a developing country, protracted crisis or conflict zone.
Familiarity with management of large-scale, multi-donor programs.
Understanding of key elements of partnership development, M&E, accountability, research and grants management in a protracted crisis setting. Demonstrable understanding of project planning and management cycles, and strong program design skills.
Demonstrable high-level of performance management and team-working skills and have a well-developed negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively in internal and external settings.
Experience in managing teams
Previous experience in working with European and US public donors, as well as UN agencies.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and express complex ideas coherently and succinctly.
Ability to handle many projects at the same time and to be organized and efficient.
Ability to effectively work independently within the framework of a larger team.
Excellent inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills.
Fluency in English, spoken and written is essential. Fluency in Arabic is an asset

Your Responsibilities:

You will be responsible of:

Program management to enable a coordinated, coherent system of planning, monitoring and oversight of implementation.
Review and promote understanding of, and adherence to, standardized grants planning, monitoring structures, partnerships management across IRC Lebanon departments in coordination with grants, MEAL and partnership coordinators.
Oversee the adherence to / development of clear processes and systems to ensure that:
1. Key program data is systematically collected, analyzed and shared.
2. Progress towards program deliverables is systematically tracked using key indicators.
3. Organizational learning can be prioritized and used in program design and implementation (including re-design of long-term programs), as well as external communication and advocacy.
4. Feedback from beneficiaries is strategically used to adapt programming and organizational policies were applicable.
5. Coordinate with the finance, grants and partnership department and support program coordinators to ensure sound budget development and spending oversight through the use of adequate financial management tools, including regular BVAs and spending plans review.
6. Facilitate and foster program integration among IRC sectors and with partners in line with programmatic needs and donor commitments.
7. Support the implementation of the country program strategic action plan, with a particular focus on the achievement of IRC Lebanon’ strategic objectives.
8. Support on the development of the new IRC Lebanon strategy, strategy action plan (SAP) and ensure SAP reporting requirements are timely met.
9. Fulfill liaison or representation requirements to donors as the need arises and/or in the absence of regular donor focal points as assigned by line manager.
10. Line manage and provide day to day support to the grants, partnership and MEAL coordinators.
11. Oversee the IRC Lebanon grants unit to ensure timely & quality business development strategies, proposal development, reporting to donors and management of contractual requirements.
12. Support on business development opportunity identification; work closely with grants coordinator and HQ to ensure structured monitoring, research and analysis into donor strategies and share with relevant program staff, DDP and CD.
13. Facilitate multi-sectoral and strategic project design meetings as assigned by line manager.
14. Review major compliance issues on grants and contracts, contribute to identify and implement appropriate solutions as necessary in coordination with the relevant country program and HQ focal points.
15. Coach direct reports with the aim of strengthening their technical and management capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing professional development guidance.
16. Supervise and mentor direct report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
17. Promote and monitor staff care and well-being; approve and manage all leave requests to ensure adequate coverage.
18. Lead and model successful adherence to IRC’s global HR operating policies and procedures.

About IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, it restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

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