Lebanon

• You have a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, humanitarian action, project management, or other relevant field. 
• You have at least 4 years of experience as project, program or area manager with an INGO, and 2 years of experience in emergency responses in conflict situations.
• You master proposal writing and show very good reporting skills.
• You have a positive personality, with strong communication skills, adaptability and flexibility.
• You are able to anticipate and work under pressure.

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.

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JOB CONTEXT:

The Lebanon mission is part of the Mashriq regional programme, which covers Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. With a staff of around 50 in Lebanon, HI has been implementing a mix of humanitarian, development and mine action projects, with sectors of activity including inclusive education, physical rehabilitation, armed violence reduction (mine action), emergency preparedness, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action.

The current slow onset escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon might potentially lead to full war within some weeks/months, as no solution is found for a ceasefire. HI has secured one emergency preparedness grants to be implemented in the next 6 months and will start in parallel some small-scale emergency activities for IDPs. These activities are substantially increasing the workload on the CM in terms of security management, representation, and operational coordination.

YOUR MISSION:

Under the line management and upon delegation of the Lebanon Country Manager, the Deputy Country Manager will be responsible for

• Ensuring continuity of operational management during absences/gaps of the Operation Manager and/or the Country Manager, and the timely launch of new emergency projects.
• Supporting the quality implementation of the operations in Lebanon;
• Ensuring the monitoring of operations in the country and compliance with HI operational policies and frameworks.
• When delegated by the Country Manager, ensuring external representation and manage communication and/or advocacy actions
• Ensuring the timeliness and quality of concept notes, project proposals and operational reports

In this context, the Deputy Country Manager’s responsibilities are the following:

Responsibility 1: Management

• Replaces OM and/or Country Manager during his/her absence or ensures gap filling (as per standard OM Job Description, or formal delegation from Country Manager)
• Acts as PM during the inception phase of any emergency preparedness or emergency response project/sector, until the recruitment of a PM, when delegated by the Country Manager (as per standard PM Job Description)

Responsibility 2: Contribution to the mission’s operational strategy and HI frameworks & regulations

• Contributes to the development of the programme’s operational strategy, and its implementation and annual monitoring, in liaison with Country Manager.
• Size and plan necessary resources, support the recruitment of emergency project managers (ensuring a fit between skills and the projects’ challenges and ambitions),
• Designs and implements needs assessments and sectorial analysis
• Contributes to the fundraising strategy defined in the programme’s operational strategy:
• Identifies and transforms specific funding opportunities in the country, conducts the design and drafting of new projects (country scope) and contributes to the design, drafting and fundraising of major multi-country projects (under the responsibility of the Technical Head of Programs (THoP)).
• Develops regular contacts with specific donors delegated by the Country Manager at field level, in coherency with overall programming and fundraising strategy.
• When delegated by the Country Manager, in liaison with the THoP, identifies and develops local partnerships and/or consortia with NGOs, institutions and companies for emergency projects.
• Ensures monitoring of projects in the mission, through the facilitation of internal operational audits and monitoring field visits
• Reviews donor reports and coordinates the submission to donors

Responsibility 3: Representation

When delegated by the Country Manager, he/she acts as representative in the country for the whole of HI, both internally and externally, and promotes the excellent reputation and positive image of HI. This can include:

• Communications and advocacy actions on behalf of HI, in liaison with the Regional Advocacy Advisor and the Regional Communications Senior Officer
• Representation of HI vis à vis pre-defined local, national, traditional, political, military and diplomatic authorities and bodies, as per the delegation by the Country Manager.
• Representation of HI vis à vis pre-defined international organizations and coordination mechanisms & systems, as per the delegation by the Country Manager.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Lebanon is experiencing a political, economic and social crisis since October 2019 and the levels of criminality and the risk of thefts have increased. In addition, the new conflict in Gaza has caused a series of demonstrations and temporary street closures in different cities, and the slow onset escalation between Israel and Hezbollah has considerably worsened the security in border communities of southern Lebanon. The Lebanese remain a very welcoming people and life for foreigners remains relatively comfortable, with some possibilities for internal tourism and recreational activities.

The security for NGO workers in the country is however still relatively good and professional and life conditions are still permissive.

There are planned power cuts during some hours of the day and the night. There are sometimes roadblocks or traffic jams that slow down or block traffic on main roads. You should exercise minimum standards of respect and adaptation to the local culture and traditions.

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 7 months renewable International contract starting from 21th, April 2024
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2869 € gross/month upon experience 
• Perdiem: 651.48 € net/month - paid in the field
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 3 months
• Position: unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective / individual taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package

TO APPLY:

Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link:

http://www.jobs.net/j/JpqGsaxA?idpartenaire=142

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Required profile and experience Education Master degree in Refugee law, Development, International Human Rights Law, Forced Migration and Refugee Studies, Gender studies or other relevant to the position Professional Experience 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 Professional Requirements 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 Experience in Protection Experience in need assessment and project design Languages Fluency in English, spoken and written; fluency in Italian language as strong asset Arabic is an asset

Country Programme Coordinator– Lebanon INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people. Terms of reference Job Title: Country Programme Coordinator Code: SR-34-8290 Duty station: The post holder will be based in Beirut, Lebanon with frequent field visits and missions in the Country Starting date: 02/10/2023 Contract duration: 5.5 months Reporting to: Head of Mission Supervision of: 4 Program Managers, 1 Grants and Reporting Manager, 1 Partnership & Compliance Officer, and 1 Country Wash & Shelter Manager Dependents: Accompanied duty station General context of the project INTERSOS is an Italian non-profit, humanitarian aid organization founded in 1992. INTERSOS works towards a world of equality, justice, peace and solidarity, to achieve this INTERSOS helps people to live in dignity and safety, alleviating suffering and meeting their needs. The mission of INTERSOS is to support people, families and communities in areas most affected by crisis around the world, providing crucial assistance to populations in life threatening situations, in situations of famine and suffering resulting from extreme poverty, disasters, and conflict. INTERSOS started to work in Lebanon in 2006 to support the Lebanese people affected by the Lebanese-Israeli war. Since 2013 INTERSOS has been supporting the vulnerable populations in Lebanon affected by the Syrian conflict, including both Syrian refugees and affected Lebanese people. Today INTERSOS has 4 bases in Lebanon (North, South, Bekaa and Mount Lebanon) and implements 11 projects in different sectors: Protection, which is the biggest part of the portfolio, Shelter and Basic Assistance, and Education. The main donors are UNHCR, BPRM, ECHO, AICS, & SV. General purpose of the position The Country Programme Coordinator will assist the Head of Mission with the overall country programme development and management in accordance with INTERSOS’ country strategies, plans and policies. The Programme Coordinator is responsible to (general duties) Key responsibilities Ensuring a quality implementation of the projects implemented in Lebanon, with the support of technical staff (Protection, Shelter) and MEAL department Providing project management support to Project/Programme Managers Direct responsible of the line management of the Project/Programme Managers (in coordination with HoM as per the HoB/PM role structure) Play a key role in the definition of the Strategy of the mission Lead the development of new concepts and proposals (design of the project rationale, logframe, budget and narrative) in collaboration with technical department and under the supervision of the HoM Monitor, evaluate and support the implementation of the program, supervise and coordinate also the donor reporting Represent INTERSOS in relevant meeting. Act as Deputy Head of Mission Main responsibilities and tasks Quality implementation Provide a support and supervision to the Project Managers through regular field visit, meeting with the staff and the line managers, supervise the planning of the activities and programs Coordinate with the MEAL and Protection Department to ensure a proper follow up on the quality of the programme Human Resources - technical support to Project Managers. Play the role of line Manager of the Project Managers In collaboration with HR and HoM, support the recruitment of the staff Build the capacities and supervise the Project Managers Responsible of the evaluation of the project Managers Propose training and identify capacity building for the national and international staff (nationalization of the staff is a priority of the mission) Strategy Development and new funding Lead the definition of the programming strategy for INTERSOS with HoM Support the HoM to design a Lebanon Country Strategy Lead the design of potential funding opportunities and the new proposal (coordination and writing) Monitor, Evaluation and Supervision of Project Management Provide direction to Project Managers of the work planning, budgets and spending Support the Project Managers in the planning and the monitoring of the achievement of the activities, deliverables and budget. Provide feedbacks on the monthly monitoring tool (PAT) to PMs (both technical and financial) Ensure that the Project Manager produce high quality donor report Representation, Coordination and Advocacy Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, local authorities, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations working in the project areas Proactively engage with donors, international NGO and other actors participating at coordination meetings. Guarantee productive working relationships with relevant Working Groups at the national level Ensure the participation of INTERSOS to relevant Working Groups and Task Forces (responsibilities can be delegated) Brief Head of Mission and relevant Project Managers on discussions held during working groups Organize programme meetings on a monthly basis Developing strategic partnerships with local organizations, wherever possible Reporting Monthly report to be submitted on the 15th of the month to the supervisor on activities and Programme Achievements Other objectives and duties: As requested by the Head of Mission, for the effective implementation and quality of the activities of the mission HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below: https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/field/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/6481a09d9a41a8002707bbc7/ Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS. In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue – SR-XXXX – Position”. Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Requirements:

• Nurse/Nutritionist/Medical Doctor/Public Health specialist with experience in emergency and post-emergency situations.
• Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies, Community Management of Acute Malnutrition, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Primary Health Care, Care Practices/
• 4 years of previous related experience in nutrition and health, including MHPSS.
• At least 4 years of experience in humanitarian sector. Acquainted with the Middle East context.
• Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point).

Action Against Hunger – Lebanon seeks to promote gender equality and is committed to empowering women to participate effectively in their communities, we strongly encourage women to apply.

We Strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply.

ACF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA)

• As a Health & Nutrition Coordinator you will play a critical role in designing, planning, coordinating, and implementing health, nutrition, and care practices in Action Against Hunger programs in Lebanon.
• He/She will work closely with other stakeholders, including government agencies, local partners, and community members, to achieve program objectives and promote sustainable health and nutrition practices.
• He/She will ensure the technical relevance of Health Nutrition interventions according to Action Against Hunger and Country priorities, upon agreement with the Deputy Country Director of Programs.

Design and implementation of programs

• To ensure that the commitments to donors are respected in the implementation of the activities on the field.
• To ensure the quality and timely implementation of the planned activities. To follow and support field activities through visits, phone and email.
• To capitalise the experiences and develop good practices and success stories.
• To give technical assistance and orientation to the rest of the nutrition and health staff.
• To train, manage and conduct regular performance evaluation of the rest of the nutrition and health staff.
• When necessary, to participate in the recruitment of nutrition and health staff, including review of job descriptions.
• Ensure cross-cutting issues (gender, MHPSS, social protection) are integrated and mainstreamed in nutrition and health activities in coordination and consultation with other technical departments.
• Any other task required to achieve the project objective or fall within the mandate of ACF.

Strategy

• To support the Country Director and Coordination Team in country analysis and strategy definition.
• To develop and update the health and nutrition sector strategy and ensure the sustainability of the project outcomes.
• To promote ACF technical policies, position papers, modules, guidelines and protocols among the members of the department.
• To collect and update information on nutrition indicators, actors and activities nationwide for analysis and
• identification potential areas, partners and priority activities.

Coordination and representation

• To participate in coordination meetings with external stakeholders and nutrition and health sector working groups.
• To represent ACF for internal and external coordination at the capital level for issues related to health and nutrition.
• To act as focal point on nutrition and health related issues.
• To liaise with the nutrition and health technical staff in the Amman regional office.

Eligible candidates are invited to apply the earliest possible as we are screening applications on a rolling basis.

Only the applications received through our website will be taken into consideration.

Accion Contra El Hambre - Trabaja con Nosotros (acf-e.org)

Action against Hunger is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women, and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for Action against Hunger in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security and water and sanitation. 

In Lebanon, the Syrian crisis continues to generate political, social, and economic pressure due to the war in Lebanon and keeps more than 1.5 million refugees in a situation of increasing vulnerability. In this environment of political, economic and social uncertainty, our teams have maintained their high levels of humanitarian response and aid to Lebanon. Likewise, our interventions have been maintained in the Bekaa and northern areas, as well as in the south of the country, with a special focus on working in partnership or in consortium with other organizations and on institutional strengthening of the relationship with both donors. institutional, such as with local authorities and entities.  

The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible:

The Logistics Coordinator is in charge of the development, coordination and monitoring of every process related to logistics in the Mission. His/her main goal is to contribute to the Mission´s Country Strategy, to ensure the approach of the Mission is well adapted to the reality of logistics in the areas of operation. Based on this, the Logistics Coordinator will implement and modify the current strategy for logistics management in the Mission, as well as an action plan for its implementation. The action plan will be created in coordination with the other members of the Coordination Team, and its final aim will be to guarantee an efficient and effective operational support to the projects of the Mission.

 

Objective 1: Coordinate logistics at the national level (40%)

Internal coordination of the Logistics team in the Mission

• Allocation of workload and resources between Bases
• Management and follow-up of logistics staff
• Support the standardization of procedures and templates.
• Focal point for the team´s troubleshooting
• Dissemination and implementation of Action Against Hunger´s logistics procedures (KitLog)
• Ensure the compliance of the whole logistics operations to Action Against Hunger´s Good Business Regulations, Code of Conduct, and Charter of Principles

Drafting of Proposals and Reports to donors

• Ensure proposals are in line with the Mission´s Logistics Strategy, and take into account logistics costs, logistics needs, and the logistics context in the intended implementation areas.
• Create, update and disseminate Project Procurement Plans, to be included in the proposal package sent to Action Against Hunger´s donors
• Creation of accurate reports to donors on all logistics aspects defined by their policy (including stock, equipment, fleet and procurement)

Support to and supervision of the supply chain:

• Implementation and monitoring of Action Against Hunger´s Supply Chain Management Tools
• Ensure adequate coordination among all departments involved in the supply chain to any extent.
• Procurement planning for every Contract to be implemented by the Mission.
• Creation, updating, and dissemination of the Mission´s Supply Plan
• Monitor and validate the work carried out by the Supply Logistician
• Monitor the compliance with Action Against Hunger and donors´ logistics procedures.
• Ensure efficient transport of supplies within the Mission.
• Ensure the compliance of the whole supply chain to Action Against Hunger´s Good Business Regulations, Code of Conduct, and Charter of Principles
• Implementation of the anti-fraud policy and its tools within the logistics department

Budgeting

• Prepare the logistics part of the Mission´s annual budget.
• Contribute to any budget to be submitted to donors as part of a Proposal.
• Validate the monthly logistics expenditure forecast for all Bases

Reporting, analysis, and information management

• Control and analyze the Mission´s Logistics costs
• Consolidate-, monitor- and analyze any data submitted by the Bases
• Analyse and optimise equipment use
• Ensure the implementation of Action Against Hunger´s Archiving Policy
• Prepare responses to any donor requirements and audits at any level
• Ensure the Monthly Reporting requirements to Headquarters are met by the Mission

Communication Management:

• Implement adequate and relevant communication systems
• Analyse new requirements and the cost/efficiency of existing systems
• Implement Action Against Hunger´s IT policy in the Mission

Equipment Management:

• Create and implement an equipment policy for the Mission
• Ensure the adequacy of equipment to suit requirements and users
• Manage equipment according to Action Against Hunger and donors’ guidelines
• Ensure the correct and documented transfer of equipment on completion of projects
• Ensure an efficient management of equipment in the Mission

Fleet Management

• Ensure an efficient fleet planning and management in the Mission
• Create and disseminate a vehicle use policy
• Ensure efficient transport of staff within the Mission
• Monitor the maintenance and control of vehicles in accordance with Action Against Hunger´s procedures

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Contribute to the  creation and regular updating of the Mission´s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
• Train and prepare the Logistics teams on Emergency response according to the Mission´s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
• Set up and manage emergency stocks when applicable

Objective 2: Contribute to the definition and implementation of mission strategy (10%)

• Contribute to the definition of the Logistics component of the Mission´s strategy with information, hard data and clear planning
• Develop, update, and disseminate the Mission´s Logistics Strategy
• Adapt our logistics processes to include a Green Logistics perspective
• Support the digital transformation in the mission through the definition of standards and facilitating the coordination of involved parties
• Contribute to discussions within the Mission´s Coordination Team as needed
• Advise the Mission´s departments on logistics, as needed

Objective 3: Promote and ensure collaboration and coordination in logistics with external stakeholders and implementing partners (10%)

• Contribute to the process of selection of implementing partners, and validate aby analysis submitted by the bases on their logistics capacity
• Define the specifics of logistics management in any joint project between Action Against Hunger and its implementing partners
• Ensure any practices not already in use by Action Against Hunger are analyzed and considered for implementation
• Contribute and validate the logistics component of any written agreement between Action Against Hunger and it is implementing partners
• Represent Action Against Hunger on any external coordination bodies, and develop a network for the exchange of information and good practices on logistics

Objective 4: Line-management of the Logistics team in Beirut, and technical management of and support to Base Logisticians in the Bases (20%)

• Define the country’s logistics team configuration, ensuring the correct allocation of human resources within the Mission
• Create and define job descriptions for every member of the department
• Contribute to the recruitment of logistics staff as needed
• Ensure cohesion and good communication within the department
• Participate in the briefing/debriefing of logistics team members
• Develop and monitor individual action plans for every member of the department
• Contribute to the Mission Training Plan, and monitor its implementation within the logistics department
• Provide technical support to any team member, as needed
• Evaluate the performance of every team member, and contribute to the development their relevant skills

Objective 5: Operational support to the Mission´s security management (20%)

• Advise the Country Director and the Deputy Country Director on matters related to security management
• Deputize as security manager in the absence of the Country Director
• Contribute to analyse the Mission´s operational context
• Collect and disseminate externally produced security information to the relevant staff in the Operations department
• Contribute to the design and update of the operational component of the Mission´s Security Plan package
• Contribute to monitor the compliance of all staff with the Mission´s security regulations
• Ensure the compliance of all personnel under his direct management with the Mission´s security regulations
• Contribute to the follow up on the physical status and availability of contingency measures and equipment (e.g. hibernation boxes, back-up vehicles).

Objective 6: Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger

• Support any emergency interventions by Action Against Hunger in Lebanon
• Support any activity that helps reaching Action Against Hunger´s goals in Lebanon
• Promote Gender Balance in teams when recruiting 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Logistics, Business, Engineering or another related field. Master in Logistics, Humanitarian Studies or similar an asset.
• Experience in Logistics and security management in humanitarian operations. Knowledge of Action Against Hunger´s Kitlog V3.6 an asset. Advanced knowledge of donor’s guidelines and procedures related to Logistics (ECHO, UNICEF,USAID, CIDA) an asset.
• Minimum 2-years experience in field logistics coordination in a Humanitarian Aid organization. 
• Evidence of practical experience in logistics management and coordination within the field of supply chain management, fleet/transport management and asset management. Experience in launching tenders an asset.
• Experience in budgeting and budget management for logistics.
• Experience producing accurate-, timely and efficient reports about all areas related to logistics.
• Proven management- and coordination skills (including HR and stress management).

Action Against Hunger – Lebanon seeks to promote gender equality and is committed to empowering women to participate effectively in their communities, we strongly encourage women to apply.

We Strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply.

ACF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA)