Lebanon: Project Manager – Head of Base – Lebanon

1.Terms ofReference

Job Title: Project Manager – Head of Base

Code: SR-34-650

Country: Lebanon

Duty Station: The post holder will be based in Tripoli with several field visit in the governorates of North and Akkar (northern region of Lebanon).

Starting date: 27/08/2018

Contract duration: 4 months, to be renewed if funding available

Reporting to: Program Coordinator and Head of Mission

Supervision of: 6 personnel (including one intern)

2.General context of the project

The project seeks to strengthen protection and support to Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese in the North of Lebanon through the provision of legal services and the implementation of protection monitoring. The latter comprises: safe identification and referrals as well as information dissemination; training and administration of Outreach Volunteers (OVs); and, in general, empowering refugee and host communities to address common protection concerns at the community level.

3.General purpose of the position

The Project Manager – Head of Base, has 2 components of responsibilities:

UNHCR Project management

She/He is in charge of the proper implementation and the supervision of the activities of the UNHCR-funded project in North and Akkar (northern region of Lebanon), ensuring qualitative and timely planning, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation of INTERSOS activities in compliance with relevant standard operating procedures, established and an efficient financial management.

The North base management

She/He is also in charge of the overall management of the base, meaning, under the relevant technical coordinators, the coordination of essential support functions (i.e. administration, logistics). He is the focal point for the security in the area.

He may also be involved in the potential extension to the activities if requested.

4.Main responsibilities and tasks

· Ensuring the planning, implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation of the project and timely achievement of the set targets as stated in the project description and logical framework;

· Guaranteeing an efficient and resourceful financial and procurement management of project operations, in compliance with INTERSOS management model and donor regulations and guidelines;

· Establishing and managing relations pertaining to project activities, with all relevant stakeholders such as local authorities, relevant partners, donors and institutions. In particular, the 2018 UNHCR program foresees closer partnership with a local organization FRONTIERS and as per last amendment of the agreement with UNHCR (PPA) with the Tripoli Bar Association for legal assistance, namely court representation for GBV and CP cases;

· Contributing to the development and drawing of new projects and program strategy for the respective area of intervention (he should provide comprehensive support to the program team of the mission in proposal writing regarding North and Akkar, no matter what grants);

· Ensuring strong support in project team management and coordination in particular coordination between possible different projects on-going in the area of intervention (i.e. UNICEF, WFP, OCHA, AICS and other possible grants);

· Manage all national and international staff of the UNHCR funded project ensuring regular coordination meeting and performance evaluation, of project staff with support of HR Coordination at mission level;

· Delivering timely quality reporting on project activities (UNHCR project), including findings in terms of impact and changes at the level of individual beneficiaries and communities;

· As Head of Base, performing supportive functions (i.e. administration, logistics) at Base level in North and Akkar – that is running the sub-office in Tripoli and the field office in Halba;

· As Head of Base, coordinating and managing security in close link with HoM and supported by the local Security Focal Point and the Security Officer/Liaison Officer for all projects and staff (as per INTERSOS Lebanon Security Plan, to be updated);

Any other duty requested by the line manager.

5.Required profile and experience

· Master degree in Refugee law, International Human Rights Law, Forced Migration and Refugee Studies, Gender studies or other relevant to the position;

· At least 5 years in humanitarian assistance and 2 years of international relief and emergency experience in senior (Field Coordination and up) positions in a multicultural environment, preferably in emergency setting;

· Previous experience in the Middle East region (desirable);

· Experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts, with experience in supporting emergency responses, access and security analysis and management;

· Background in protection and human rights emergency projects, especially in SGBV and Child Protection or legal aspects;

· Ability to set high standards for quality of work and quick adaptability and flexibility in stressful environment;

· Ability to manage human, technical, administrative and financial resources. Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;

· Fluency in English, spoken and written; Arabic is an asset;

· Perfect knowledge of all the phases of the PCM;

· Willingness to visit the field at least once a week;

· Ability to work in partnership with local organizations and under stressful conditions;

· Excellent diplomacy skills;

· Ability to delegate and work in team;

· Flexibility (will have to take on responsibilities that might not be directly on his/her JD);

· Adaptability to changing work environment and possible volatile security situation;

· Stress management skills: ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads;

· Good communication skills, both written and oral;

· Self-development, initiative-taking;

· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach;

· Good computing skills.

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5b57122b3634330558eabc1c/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-34-650 – Project Manager Head of Base -Lebanon".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.