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Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Lieu de l'emploi : Beirut /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 29/12/2020
Date limite : 12/01/2021

Profil

Education

  • Master degree in Refugee law, 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 / NGO sector and at least 2 years in a Senior Management, Coordination or Advisory position
  • Previous experience in the Middle East region (strongly preferred)
  • Experience in the different components of protection programming

Professional Requirements

  • Background in protection and human rights projects
  • Ability to set high standards for quality of work and quick adaptability and flexibility in stressful environment
  • Ability to manage human resources and provide coaching / capacity building
  • Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
  • Previous achievement in Project Proposal Writing

Languages

  • English (fluent)
  • Arabic would be considered as an asset

Personal Requirements

  • Perfect knowledge of all the phases of the PCM
  • Excellent diplomatic skills
  • Ability to delegate and work in team
  • Flexibility (will have to take on responsibilities that might not be directly on his/her JD)
  • 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

Description

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: Protection Coordinator

Code: SR-34-1741

Duty station: Beirut

Starting date: 01/02/2021

Contract duration: 1 year

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Protection Managers / relevant protection focal points

Dependents: Accompanied Duty Station

General context of the project

The position is responsible for overall leadership, coordination and technical support to maintain and expand Protection programming in Lebanon, which include Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Child Protection (CP), Psyco Social Support (PSS), Protection Monitoring and Legal components.

The Protection Coordinator will also be in charge of leading the development of the protection strategy and support the programme development at the national level.

General purpose of the position

The Protection Coordinator is responsible to (general duties):**

  • Ensuring a quality implementation of the protection component of the different programs supporting the protection managers and specialists
  • Providing technical support to Protection Staff of Lebanon Mission to build skills and expertise.
  • Support the management of the Protection staff, in coordination with the PMs, HoB and Program Coordinator.
  • Lead the definition of the Protection Strategy of the mission
  • Play a key role in program development through contributions to new concepts and proposals (writing of the technical part and contributing to the design of the budget).
  • Monitor, evaluate and support the implementation of the protection program (or protection component of the programs), participating also in the donor reporting.
  • With the support of the Head of Mission, lead the representation in relevant technical forum and with relevant stakeholders on Protection aspects

Main responsibilities and tasks

Quality implementation

  • Provide a clear support and supervision and mentoring of the Protection team through regular field visit, meeting with the staff and the line managers.
  • Ensure that the services provided in the different projects adhere to best practices.
  • Support the integration of the Protection Programming with the other sectors, including Wash, Livelihood, Education, Basic Assistance.

Human Resources - technical support to Protection Staff.

  • Play the role of the functional Manager of the relevant Protection Staff
  • In collaboration with HR and Project Managers, support the recruitment of the staff
  • Build and supervise the relevant Protection staff
  • Take part in the evaluation of the relevant protection staff
  • Organize training and identify capacity building for the staff, ensuring internal capacities are built (capacity building being a priority at mission level for staff retention and internal career progression)
  • Organize internal workshops and meeting with all the relevant key Protection staff of the mission to develop and innovate the mission protection tools and strategy

Protection Strategy Development and new funding

  • Provide analysis of the protection situation of the country
  • Lead the definition of the protection programming strategy for INTERSOS
  • Support the Programme Coordinator and the HoM to design a Lebanon Country Strategy.
  • Support the design of potential funding opportunities for Protection programming
  • Lead the technical writing of new funding opportunities.
  • Ensure Protection mainstreaming and integration in other programming in coordination with the Program Coordinator and HoM

Monitor, Evaluation and Supervision of Project Management

  • Provide direction to staff in the implementation of the work planning, budgets and spending (relative to the Protection component)
  • Support the Project Staff in the planning and the monitoring of the achievement of the activities, deliverables and budget.
  • With the support of the Programme Coordinator, provide feedbacks on the monthly monitoring tool (PAT) to PMs (both technical and financial)
  • Support the Project staff in producing high quality donor report (in their protection sections)

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 engaging with donors, international NGO and other actors participating at sectorial coordination meetings.
  • Maintaining productive working relationships with Protection, GBV and CPiE Working Groups at the national and field level.
  • Ensuring the participation of INTERSOS to relevant Working Groups and Task Forces (responsibilities can be delegated)
  • Briefing all protection staff on discussions held during working groups.
  • Organizing the internal protection meetings on a monthly basis.
  • Developing strategic partnerships with local organizations, wherever possible.

Reporting

  • Monthly protection report

Other objectives and duties:

  • As requested by the HoM, for the effective implementation and quality of the protection activities.

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/5fe209df15e23f001de080d7/

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-34-1741 – Protection Coordinator”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three 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.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : Accion contra el hambre
Site web : www.accioncontraelhambre.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Beirut /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Direction
Date de publication : 18/12/2020
Date limite : 31/01/2021

Profil

  • Knowledge of humanitarian Diplomacy
  • Negotiations skills for conflict environments
  • Strong networking and representational skills
  • Security management in complex security situations, cultural and conflict sensitivity approach, context and risk analysis
  • Knowledge in International Cooperation/Development (desirable)
  • Knowledge of Action Against Hunger technical areas of work (WaSH, FSL, Nut)
  • Logistics and administration of humanitarian organisations
  • Human Resource management
  • Experience in Programme Cycle Management
  • Experience in management of volatile security contexts with capacity to face a stressful environment
  • Minimum 5 years in INGO management/coordination (Country Director level)
  • Familiarity with the political and economic context
  • Experience within Action Against Hunger International (highly desirable)
  • English - Fluent
  • Spanish - desirable
  • Arabic language skills – A plus
  • Windows domain, SAGA and/or Agresso – A plus. SharePoint – A plus. GESPRA – A plus
  • National and international mobility required.

Description

The Country Director (CD) is the maximum responsible of Action Against Hunger (AAH) in the mission. In coordination with the Head of Regipnal Operations, he/she will ensure the correct management of resources in order to achieve the strategic objectives.

He/she will ensure following the global and national strategy, maintaining quality and relevance of the carried out actions, always under the organization’s mandate.

The CD, through his/her leadership, will motivate the team, anticipating and managing possible conflicts. He/She will encourage innovative focus and will supervise the coordination team. Likewise, he/she will be defining the training strategy and professional development of his/her team, overarching the global mission's staff.

The CD is responsible for the security of his/her team, he/she will promote, encourage and supervise the implementation of the charter of principles of Action against Hunger, as well as of its ethics code and anti-fraud politics.

He/She will represent Action against Hunger before donors, authorities, international organizations, other NGOs, private sector and whichever institution of interest. The CD is the spokesperson of Action against Hunger before national and international media, under the coordination of the Communication Area of the organization.

The CD is in charge of ensuring the financial viability of the mission in coordination with HQ and ensuring an efficient management of available resources of the Mission. He/She will direct the implementation of the fundraising strategy of public and private funds, designed in coordination with HQ and with the appropaire use of Advocacy tactics. Likewise, he/she will be responsible of promoting technical innovative focus , nurturing and developing partnerships and fostering best practices and their replicability. The CD is responsible of achieving the annual objectives of the mission.

Context explanation:

Action Against Hunger established its presence in Lebanon in 2006, initially supporting the internally displaced population following the armed conflict of July 2006. In 2011, we expanded our operations to provide humanitarian assistance through food security, water, sanitation and hygiene, protection, food-security, livelihoods and nutrition. Our interventions use a comprehensive approach encompassing humanitarian, stabilisation and resilience components, covering the South, Nabatieh, Bekaa, and includes hardto-reach areas like Aarsal, Baalbek El-Hermel, and Chebaa. Since 2020, our nutrition programme expanded to include interventions aimed at improving infant and young child feeding (IYCF) at community level as a key priority in the effort to improve survival, growth, and development of children. Following the August 2020 Beirut port blast, we are operational as well in Beirut and whole our programming has included a special response that takes into consideration the impact of COVID19 epidemic.

Key activities in your role will include

  • Holds the overall responsibility for the mission’s strategy with the development of its programmatic approach and the Emergency Response
  • Oversees the Logistics and Administrative Duties to ensure proper management of the financial, administrative and logistics activities
  • Holds the overall responsibility for the mission’s coordination and HR management (except recruitment, selection and dismissal of expatriates), compliance with HR policies, national labour laws, mission’s internal regulations, and international codes of conduct
  • Holds the overall responsibility for assessing the security situation, for providing general security guidance and for taking appropriate action in case of particular security incidents
  • Develops and strengthens the relation with stakeholders (NGOs, Donors, UN, Institutes and authorities, partners), through enhanced advocacy and coordination, maintaining high visibility of AAH and the mission.

Our remuneration package:

  • Incorporation into a multicultural, professional and innovative organization with the possibility of participating in projects with high social impact.
  • Contract length: Indeterminate
  • Base: Beirut (lebanon)
  • Family duty station YES
  • Compensation Package consisting of:
    • Salary: From 55.000 euro/gross/year (including per diems and Living expenses) + child allowance of 1.200 euros / gross / year / child
    • Benefits package estimated about 20.000 euros/ year paid directly by the organization that includes
    • Insurance for the expatriate (health, life, repatriation, travel etc.)
    • Health insurance for dependents
    • Travel for breaks
    • Per Diem de 215 euros for each break (paid at mission level in local currency)
    • Annual leave return ticket
    • Housing
    • Return ticket to the mission
  • Adapted professional career where talent and motivation are recognized.
  • Continuous training in both technical skills and competencies.
  • 25 days paid leave per year

How to apply

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

https://employ.acf-e.org/index.php/positions/view/4467/Country-Director-...

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : Accion contra el hambre
Site web : www.accioncontraelhambre.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Damascus /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 18/12/2020
Date limite : 31/01/2021

Profil

  • Bachelor and/or Master in the Field of socioeconomic development, humanitarian and development cooperation, international relations, business development, humanitarian action and peacebuilding
  • Specific expertise in Programming supervision, Management of Partnerships, Relation with a diversity of stakeholders, Data analysis and Proposal writing
  • Team management and leadership
  • Knowledge of Action against Hunger: an asset
  • Minimum 5 Years in similar position
  • Humanitarian sector knowledge:a plus
  • English, Spanish – French – Arabic: A plus
  • Compulsory knowledge of Windows, word, excel, power point, use of email and internet tools
  • Both Mobility (national/ international)

Description

POSTION GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The position leads programme development and strategy within the Syria mission. As a general objective it is required to:

  • Contribute to the mission strategic planning and priorities related to geographical areas of work, support technical coordinators and other operational staff, coaching and periodic evaluations.
  • Regular field visits to follow up mission activities and direct support to mission staff in the field as well as constant and regular communication with others international organizations present in country, for coordination of activities and information exchange. Should be familiar with consortium modalities, as well as act as country director in the CD absence.
    The Deputy Country Director -Programmes is a member of the Senior Management team, responsible under the supervision of the Country Director for the overall development, management, and quality control of the operations in the mission. The position holder will discharge their duties in close collaboration with the other departments and Action Against Hunger partners, under the overall supervision of the Country Director.

The Deputy Country Director Programmes will ensure that priorities for the team are coordinated with the Deputy Country Director Support, Operations Coordinator and the Hub Coordinator according to the strategy designed by SMT and approved by CD and HQ.

Key activities in your role will include

Objective 1: Supervision of Programmes/ Contract Implementation

  • Under the CD supervision and guidance, liaise with donors, partners (senior partnership manager, secretariat, consortium partners or local partners) for the coordination of programme quality and implementation in alignment with priorities and compliance with signed contracts and agreements
  • Manage and instruct the technical advisors in coordination with the operations coordinator and field coordinators (HoB). In the delivery and implementation of programmes according to the country strategy
  • Coordinate the outputs of the Information Management team and promotes the linkages with MEAL department
  • Co-lead the process of project/program integration with partners and governmental bodies following MoUs signed, ensuring compliance to partners’ and authorities’ rules and procedures

Objective 2: National and Local Partners identification, assessment, selection and follow-up

  • Propose and co-lead new partners identification according to Mission Strategy
  • Maintain relations with partners and ensure appropriate coordination with Hub Coordinator in relation to the low visibility ones
  • Support Country Director in identification and selection of new partners and joint design of new programmes and restructuring of field offices and programmed delivery.

Objective 3: Program development

  • Knowledge and technical exchange of Action Against Hunger Technical policies, methodologies, programming, and proposals.
  • Promote inter departmental participation (across the mission) in the design and formulation, with specific emphasis on the technical capacity in the core sectors, Health & Nutrition, WASH & Shelter, FSL/CASH and Protection
  • Lead participatory workshops in the design of programming quality, project cycle, problem tree, solution tree, logical framework, activity, and budget forecast.

Objective 4: Mission strategy

  • Promote the innovation of strategic and technical approaches in the mission, in line with the overall Action Against Hunger strategy.
  • Participate in the strategy development and revision; support SMT in elaboration of joint strategies WASH/FSL/Health and Nut/Advocacy and ensure the Technical Strategy and the Support strategy are aligned and coherent
  • In Coordination with the Deputy Support, Operations Coordinator, and the Hub Coordinator, under the direct supervision of CD, develop a yearly action plan based upon the mission strategy.

Our remuneration package:

We offer the incorporation to a dynamic international network with the following remuneration package:

  • Contract duration: 12 months.
  • Base: Damascus - Syria.
  • Starting salary from 55.201 euros/gross/year based on the candidates experience and competencies
  • In addition, we will offer you a benefit packaged that includes:
    • Expatriate insurance (health, live, repatriation, travel, etc.).
    • Break flights/trips to defined area (up to 500 EUR).
    • Break Per Diem (215 EUR).
    • Yearly holiday return flight ticket.
    • Accommodation and housing expenses.
    • Travel costs to and from the mission.
    • Extra per month and per child (Under 18 years old): from 100€ to 225€ monthly (according to standard list of Action against Hunger -Spain).
  • 25 working days of paid leave per year.
  • No family status position.

Note:

  • Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.
  • Due to the high-number of application received, only potential applicants will be contacted and recruitment will be closed as soon as qualified candidate is selected.
  • The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.

How to apply

Only the applications received through our website will be taken into consideration.
https://employ.acf-e.org/index.php/positions/view/4421/Deputy-Country-Di...

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : Accion contra el hambre
Site web : www.accioncontraelhambre.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Zahle /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 18/12/2020
Date limite : 31/01/2021

Profil

Training/ Education: Degree and/or Master Degree in Economics, Sociology, International Development, Political Science or International Relations

Technical specific knowledge: 5 years of experience in the Humanitarian/development sector, preferably in accountancy, finance, budget management, donor rules, AAH procedures and Cost Coverage Plan. Experience in logistics and security management, preferably using Kitlog V3.6 Ability to write donor reports and proposals in English. Training and capacity building experience.

Previous experience: At least 5 years previous field experience in a relief NGO, ideally in a similar role. Minimum of one year of previous experience in an NGO in managerial position. Previous experience in security management.

Humanitarian sector knowledge: Previous experience in the humanitarian field (at least 5 years)

Action Against the Hunger knowledge: At least 2 years with Action Against Hunger

Languages: English (compulsory working language, spoken, read and written); Spanish (desirable); Arabic (useful)

IT and specific systems: Windows Domain, Compulsory expertise in Excel, accounting program

Description

The Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of and adherence to logistic, human resource, administration and provides operational support to the Nutrition / Food Security / Water and Sanitation programs on an Action Against Hunger Zahle base. The Operation Coordinator oversees security at the base level, leading the context and risk analysis and the adoption of the necessary measures to protect the staff and the Organisation

The Operation Coordinator will represent AAH in the Bekaa and oversee all AAH activities, staff and assets, making sure that all departments follow AAH procedures and have a unified and coherent management. Will update and follow up all AAH procedures with the support of CD and Headquarters.

Objective 1 : Programme Management (30%)

  • Ensure effective operational management of the programme area through oversight of and adherence to Programme tools, logistics, communications, transport, human resources, and finance policies and procedures.
  • Work closely with the technical coordinators to facilitate the correct implementation and identification of projects
  • Contribute to the development of the area programme through participation in and facilitation of assessments, visits, and evaluations
  • Ensure that a high standard is maintained in all proposals, reports and other material submitted to donors.
  • Ensure that the programme area is managed and programmes implemented in accordance with all relevant ACF-Spain sectoral policies and strategies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of on-going project implementation, summarised in weekly/monthly minutes and in reports submitted to donors as required.
  • To oversee the implementation and monitoring of programmes to ensure timely and effective implementation and financial management.
  • Agree goals and objectives with key staff and assess monthly progress against outputs.

Objective 2 : Human Resources Management & Capacity Building (20%)

  • ·Application and respect of AAH procedures, internal regulations, deontology and principles both for the Head of Base and staff.
  • Update and review base structure/Organizational Chart according to programme needs, with input from the relevant coordinators and Country Director.
  • Directly line-manage project / Programme Managers, Base Admin and Base Log and evaluate them according to ACF standard tools and procedures.
  • To be responsible for the capacity building of office staff.
  • To identify needs and organize appropriate training through the Mission Training Plan tool.
  • To initiate and implement internal trainings where required

Objective 3 : Ensure effective intra-base coordination the Bekaa(10%)

  • To monitor the financial and administrative management of the base including the preparation and monitoring of budgets, financial requests, accountancy, payments, tenders, procedures, movements etc.
  • Coordinate all staff, hold weekly meetings and activity planning sessions.
  • Ensure coordination between the different departments and good understanding and cooperation between technical and support teams.
  • Support the identification and implementation of programme strategy.
  • Ensure programmes are designed and implemented in consultation with local authorities, partners and all other stakeholders.
  • Follow-up all technical and support departments’ work.
  • Support the CD in the development of strategic partnerships and assessment of existing partner capacity.
  • Reporting to CD.
  • Drafting proposals in cooperation with relevant technical staff and base administrator and submitting to CD.
  • Assess the relevance and feasibility of other interventions in the area in accordance with mission strategy, and in discussions with other relevant actors.
  • Assist external evaluators assessing the programmes.
  • Ensure that outcomes are shared within ACF-Spain and with other local stakeholders.

Objective 4 : Logistics and Administration (20%)

  • To monitor the financial, administrative and logistical management of the base (including the preparation and monitoring of budgets, accountancy, payments, tenders, fulfilment of procedures, movements etc.).
  • Follow up and support the implementation of logistics procedures, policies and practices as defined in the Logistics Kit.
  • To supervise, support and follow up the compilation and timely submission of the monthly logistics and administrative reports and accountancy to the coordination office
  • To follow up closely the relevance of any expenses and proposed cost reduction measures, together with the relevant coordinators.
  • To be responsible for the financial authorization of expenses in the base in compliance with the monthly treasury forecast.
  • To participate in the financial management of the base in collaboration with the base administrator: budget drafts and updates, budget follow up and projection, financial transparency, follow up co-funding and partner contributions according to mission tools.
  • To ensure that all administrative and financial procedures in the base follow ACF standards and manuals and mission level memoranda.
  • To communicate regularly with the Administration Coordinator on all important issues regarding finance and administrative matters.

Objective 5: Ensure proper management of the AAH security procedures and tools in coordination with CD and Logistics Coordinator (20%)

  • Continuous monitoring of the local situation through the collection and analysis of security information.
  • Identification of security threats and measures to mitigate risk.
  • Follow up the implementation of security measures.
  • Contribute to updating the security plan as required.
  • Comply with ACF-Spain’s security procedures.
  • Follow up and analysis of security incidents.
  • To ensure that all staff are aware of ACF-Spain’s security management system, including ACF-Spain’s Security Guidelines, and ensuring compliance with these.
  • Prepare and submit security reports to Logistics Coordinator as required

Objective 6 : Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger

  • Support the emergency interventions of the organization as per the employee’s abilities.
  • Support any activity that helps reaching our humanitarian goals, as per the employee’s abilities.
  • Promote gender equality within the humanitarian and/or development work

How to apply

Only the applications received through our website will be taken into consideration.
https://employ.acf-e.org/index.php/positions/view/4179/Operations-Coordi...

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5ecd16b64348630015751525/
Lieu de l'emploi : Lebanon - Beirut/Zahle, with frequent travel to project locations /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 16/06/2020
Date limite : 30/06/2020

Profil

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: Consortium Coordinator

Code: SR-34-1514

Duty station: Lebanon - Beirut/Zahle, with frequent travel to project locations

Starting date: 15/09/2020

Contract duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension depending on funding availability

Reporting to: Country Program Coordinator

Supervision of: Consortium MEAL Expert

Dependents: N/A

 

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 effected 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.

 

The project, funded by BPRM, is a 2 years’ consortium led by INTERSOS and constituted by 3 other (I)NGOs: ABAAD, Médecins du Monde (MDM) and SIDC. The project aims at implementing an integrated protection and health response to identified needs in West and Central Bekaa, for the most vulnerable Syrian Refugees and Lebanese populations.

 

General purpose of the position

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Consortium Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the proper coordination, implementation and communication of the project across all consortium members and teams. The Consortium Coordinator will be accountable for the overall achievement of the contractual objectives (timeframe, targets/indicators, budget) of the projects and for monitoring that the activities are implemented accordingly by the project managers. With the support of the technical and support staff from all partners, at Beirut level and in Bekaa, this position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an integrated vision among partners while being accountable for delivery on project objectives, targets, time, and budget. The Coordinator will serve as the key liaison with donors and other stakeholders and will facilitate the collaborative partnership between them and the consortiums partners.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

Strategic planning and leadership

  • The Consortium Coordinator will be part of the Consortium Coordination Body responsible to present the Donor with key decisions, information and recommendations on strategic, operational and financial matters.
  • The Consortium Coordinator will work closely with the Consortium Operational team to supervise the overall project implementation across all consortium members, to ensure the technical coherence of the project, in coordination with all consortium members and the Consortium Quality Unit.
  • The Consortium Coordinator will be supervising the overall management of the project financial resources, with the support of administrative departments.

Grant management

  • Lead on the overall programmatic, logistic and financial management of the project, including the identification of risks and obstacles, to ensure donor compliance in terms of project deliverables and eligibility criteria.
  • Lead on the contractual reporting (narrative and financial) in coordination with consortium members.
  • Ensure compliance of logistics and administrative procedures, based on contractual requirements.
  • Monitor the proper financial management and forecast of budget lines across the consortium, in coordination with the finance departments.
  • Provide regular monitoring of activities, including field visits and regular consortium meetings.

Internal Coordination

  • Lead on the set up and implementation of efficient coordination and communication mechanisms between consortium team members, including project kick off meeting, regular technical review meetings and project close-up meetings.
  • Lead on the set up of systems, TORs, SOPs and tools in place across the consortium, with the support of the Consortium Quality Unit.
  • Lead the Consortium Quality Unit and consortium program reviews to ensure the technical coordination and the quality of the project across the consortium.

External Coordination

  • Represent the consortium with the Donor and attend National and Regional Technical Working Groups, UN Agencies and National Authorities meetings, when needed and in coordination with INTERSOS’ Coordination team.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

  • Lead on the elaboration, implementation and revision of an effective MEAL plan and monitoring systems throughout the project, in coordination with the Consortium Quality Unit, and with the support of the MEAL Expert.
  • Lead on the relevance and quality of monitoring reports, analysis and data trends, including recommendations produced by the Consortium Quality Unit.

 

Required profile and experience

Education 

  • Advanced university degree in humanitarian studies, social sciences or equivalent

Professional Experience 

  • Minimum 5 years with INGOs in Humanitarian assistance
  • Previous experiences at management and/or coordination level in the area of health and protection in fragile contexts
  • Previous strong experience working in a consortium structure at coordination level
  • Previous experience in the ME region and/or with US funds (desirable)

Professional Requirements 

  • Strong Project Cycle Management skills and capacity to plan and organize work activities
  • Prior experience in protection interventions (especially case management, community-based protection and needs assessment)
  • Understanding of the local political and administrative system
  • Ability to manage human, technical, administrative and financial resources.

Languages 

  • Fluency in English, spoken and written;
  • Knowledge/Fluency in Arabic (desirable)

Personal Requirements 

  • Excellent coordination, communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach
  • Flexibility, team spirit and diplomatic skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, with peaks of heavy workloads, and to manage several tasks at once with tight deadlines.
  • Self-development, initiative-taking.
  • Good computing skills

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5ecd16b64348630015751525/

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-34-1514 – Consortium Coordinator - Lebanon”.

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.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5ecd16b64348630015751525/
Lieu de l'emploi : Lebanon - Beirut/Zahle, with frequent travel to project locations /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 16/06/2020
Date limite : 30/06/2020

Profil

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: Consortium Coordinator

Code: SR-34-1514

Duty station: Lebanon - Beirut/Zahle, with frequent travel to project locations

Starting date: 15/09/2020

Contract duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension depending on funding availability

Reporting to: Country Program Coordinator

Supervision of: Consortium MEAL Expert

Dependents: N/A

 

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 effected 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.

 

The project, funded by BPRM, is a 2 years’ consortium led by INTERSOS and constituted by 3 other (I)NGOs: ABAAD, Médecins du Monde (MDM) and SIDC. The project aims at implementing an integrated protection and health response to identified needs in West and Central Bekaa, for the most vulnerable Syrian Refugees and Lebanese populations.

 

General purpose of the position

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Consortium Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the proper coordination, implementation and communication of the project across all consortium members and teams. The Consortium Coordinator will be accountable for the overall achievement of the contractual objectives (timeframe, targets/indicators, budget) of the projects and for monitoring that the activities are implemented accordingly by the project managers. With the support of the technical and support staff from all partners, at Beirut level and in Bekaa, this position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an integrated vision among partners while being accountable for delivery on project objectives, targets, time, and budget. The Coordinator will serve as the key liaison with donors and other stakeholders and will facilitate the collaborative partnership between them and the consortiums partners.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

Strategic planning and leadership

  • The Consortium Coordinator will be part of the Consortium Coordination Body responsible to present the Donor with key decisions, information and recommendations on strategic, operational and financial matters.
  • The Consortium Coordinator will work closely with the Consortium Operational team to supervise the overall project implementation across all consortium members, to ensure the technical coherence of the project, in coordination with all consortium members and the Consortium Quality Unit.
  • The Consortium Coordinator will be supervising the overall management of the project financial resources, with the support of administrative departments.

Grant management

  • Lead on the overall programmatic, logistic and financial management of the project, including the identification of risks and obstacles, to ensure donor compliance in terms of project deliverables and eligibility criteria.
  • Lead on the contractual reporting (narrative and financial) in coordination with consortium members.
  • Ensure compliance of logistics and administrative procedures, based on contractual requirements.
  • Monitor the proper financial management and forecast of budget lines across the consortium, in coordination with the finance departments.
  • Provide regular monitoring of activities, including field visits and regular consortium meetings.

Internal Coordination

  • Lead on the set up and implementation of efficient coordination and communication mechanisms between consortium team members, including project kick off meeting, regular technical review meetings and project close-up meetings.
  • Lead on the set up of systems, TORs, SOPs and tools in place across the consortium, with the support of the Consortium Quality Unit.
  • Lead the Consortium Quality Unit and consortium program reviews to ensure the technical coordination and the quality of the project across the consortium.

External Coordination

  • Represent the consortium with the Donor and attend National and Regional Technical Working Groups, UN Agencies and National Authorities meetings, when needed and in coordination with INTERSOS’ Coordination team.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

  • Lead on the elaboration, implementation and revision of an effective MEAL plan and monitoring systems throughout the project, in coordination with the Consortium Quality Unit, and with the support of the MEAL Expert.
  • Lead on the relevance and quality of monitoring reports, analysis and data trends, including recommendations produced by the Consortium Quality Unit.

 

Required profile and experience

Education 

  • Advanced university degree in humanitarian studies, social sciences or equivalent

Professional Experience 

  • Minimum 5 years with INGOs in Humanitarian assistance
  • Previous experiences at management and/or coordination level in the area of health and protection in fragile contexts
  • Previous strong experience working in a consortium structure at coordination level
  • Previous experience in the ME region and/or with US funds (desirable)

Professional Requirements 

  • Strong Project Cycle Management skills and capacity to plan and organize work activities
  • Prior experience in protection interventions (especially case management, community-based protection and needs assessment)
  • Understanding of the local political and administrative system
  • Ability to manage human, technical, administrative and financial resources.

Languages 

  • Fluency in English, spoken and written;
  • Knowledge/Fluency in Arabic (desirable)

Personal Requirements 

  • Excellent coordination, communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach
  • Flexibility, team spirit and diplomatic skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, with peaks of heavy workloads, and to manage several tasks at once with tight deadlines.
  • Self-development, initiative-taking.
  • Good computing skills

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5ecd16b64348630015751525/

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-34-1514 – Consortium Coordinator - Lebanon”.

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.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5ecd16b64348630015751525/
Lieu de l'emploi : Lebanon - Beirut/Zahle, with frequent travel to project locations /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 29/05/2020
Date limite : 16/06/2020

Profil

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: Consortium Coordinator

Code: SR-34-1514

Duty station: Lebanon - Beirut/Zahle, with frequent travel to project locations

Starting date: 15/09/2020

Contract duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension depending on funding availability

Reporting to: Country Program Coordinator

Supervision of: Consortium MEAL Expert

Dependents: N/A

 

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 effected 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.

The project, funded by BPRM, is a 2 years’ consortium led by INTERSOS and constituted by 3 other (I)NGOs: ABAAD, Médecins du Monde (MDM) and SIDC. The project aims at implementing an integrated protection and health response to identified needs in West and Central Bekaa, for the most vulnerable Syrian Refugees and Lebanese populations.

 

General purpose of the position

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Consortium Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the proper coordination, implementation and communication of the project across all consortium members and teams. The Consortium Coordinator will be accountable for the overall achievement of the contractual objectives (timeframe, targets/indicators, budget) of the projects and for monitoring that the activities are implemented accordingly by the project managers. With the support of the technical and support staff from all partners, at Beirut level and in Bekaa, this position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an integrated vision among partners while being accountable for delivery on project objectives, targets, time, and budget. The Coordinator will serve as the key liaison with donors and other stakeholders and will facilitate the collaborative partnership between them and the consortiums partners.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

Strategic planning and leadership

  • The Consortium Coordinator will be part of the Consortium Coordination Body responsible to present the Donor with key decisions, information and recommendations on strategic, operational and financial matters.
  • The Consortium Coordinator will work closely with the Consortium Operational team to supervise the overall project implementation across all consortium members, to ensure the technical coherence of the project, in coordination with all consortium members and the Consortium Quality Unit.
  • The Consortium Coordinator will be supervising the overall management of the project financial resources, with the support of administrative departments.

Grant management

  • Lead on the overall programmatic, logistic and financial management of the project, including the identification of risks and obstacles, to ensure donor compliance in terms of project deliverables and eligibility criteria.
  • Lead on the contractual reporting (narrative and financial) in coordination with consortium members.
  • Ensure compliance of logistics and administrative procedures, based on contractual requirements.
  • Monitor the proper financial management and forecast of budget lines across the consortium, in coordination with the finance departments.
  • Provide regular monitoring of activities, including field visits and regular consortium meetings.

Internal Coordination

  • Lead on the set up and implementation of efficient coordination and communication mechanisms between consortium team members, including project kick off meeting, regular technical review meetings and project close-up meetings.
  • Lead on the set up of systems, TORs, SOPs and tools in place across the consortium, with the support of the Consortium Quality Unit.
  • Lead the Consortium Quality Unit and consortium program reviews to ensure the technical coordination and the quality of the project across the consortium.

External Coordination

  • Represent the consortium with the Donor and attend National and Regional Technical Working Groups, UN Agencies and National Authorities meetings, when needed and in coordination with INTERSOS’ Coordination team.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

  • Lead on the elaboration, implementation and revision of an effective MEAL plan and monitoring systems throughout the project, in coordination with the Consortium Quality Unit, and with the support of the MEAL Expert.
  • Lead on the relevance and quality of monitoring reports, analysis and data trends, including recommendations produced by the Consortium Quality Unit.

 

Required profile and experience

Education 

  • Advanced university degree in humanitarian studies, social sciences or equivalent

Professional Experience 

  • Minimum 5 years with INGOs in Humanitarian assistance
  • Previous experiences at management and/or coordination level in the area of health and protection in fragile contexts
  • Previous strong experience working in a consortium structure at coordination level
  • Previous experience in the ME region and/or with US funds (desirable)

Professional Requirements 

  • Strong Project Cycle Management skills and capacity to plan and organize work activities
  • Prior experience in protection interventions (especially case management, community-based protection and needs assessment)
  • Understanding of the local political and administrative system
  • Ability to manage human, technical, administrative and financial resources.

Languages 

  • Fluency in English, spoken and written;
  • Knowledge/Fluency in Arabic (desirable)

Personal Requirements 

  • Excellent coordination, communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach
  • Flexibility, team spirit and diplomatic skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, with peaks of heavy workloads, and to manage several tasks at once with tight deadlines.
  • Self-development, initiative-taking.
  • Good computing skills

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5ecd16b64348630015751525/

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-34-1514 – Consortium Coordinator - Lebanon”.

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.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5e245da55612ff00157dc751/
Lieu de l'emploi : Beirut, with regular presence in the four (4) field offices established in Mount Lebanon (Beirut), Bekaa (Zahl /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 05/03/2020
Date limite : 17/03/2020

Profil

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: Head of Mission

Code: SR-34-1397

Duty station: Beirut, with regular presence in the four (4) field offices established in Mount Lebanon (Beirut), Bekaa (Zahleh), Akkar (Tripoli), South (Tyre)

Starting date: 20/04/2020

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: Regional Director for Middle East

Supervision of: Senior management team (SMT) members

Dependents: According to INTERSOS HR Manual

General context of the project

INTERSOS has been operational in Lebanon, in response to the consequences of the Syrian crisis, since 2012.

The current program focuses on providing timely support to those extremely vulnerable Syrian refugees, and hosting community members alike, living in hosting communities and in unofficial camps settings.

The program covers four (4) Governorates of the Country, from north to the south, through activities coordinated by the Coordination office in Beirut, and implemented through the four (4) field offices established in Mount Lebanon (Beirut), Bekaa (Zahleh), Akkar (Tripoli), South (Tyre)

General purpose of the position

Legally and officially represents INTERSOS in the country of assignment – granted with powers conferred by proxy by the Secretary General upon appointment to the post – and acts under the supervision of the Regional Director.

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Head of Mission represents the Organization and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:

Communication and representation

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, - - Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders
  • Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities
  • Monitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors

Planning and implementation

  • Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions
  • Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention
  • Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures

Information and Reporting

  • Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention

Finance

  • Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts

Human Resources

  • Coordinate, guide and supervise the mission staff, and evaluate their performance
  • To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission
  • Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model
  • Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings

Security

  • Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects)
  • Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors
  • To hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security

 

Required profile and experience

Education

  • Postgraduate degree (MA or LLM) in International Humanitarian Action, International Relations, or similar relevant fields

Professional Experience

  • At least five (5) years of professional experience as Head of Mission/Country Director of International NGO

Professional Requirements

  • Strong and proven understanding of the humanitarian operating context, the humanitarian system and its flexibility, donors and their high demanding, security and financial management in humanitarian context
  • Strong knowledge of donor’s procedures notably UN agencies (UNHCR, OCHA, UNICEF), AICS and ECHO
  • Very strong skills in computer (excel) and admin/finance procedures
  • Highly able to keep confidentiality
  • Able to work independently and under stress
  • Organization skills, delegative and empowerment approach of the supervised team
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS

Languages

  • Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Arabic and/or Italian will be considered an asset

Personal Requirements

  •  Problem solver, dynamic, mature
  • Confidently able to deal with authorities and donors
  • Proactive approach to work
  • Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
  • Flexibility, capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills
  • Ability to integrate and work well within multi-ethnic and multicultural teams

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5e245da55612ff00157dc751/

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-34-1397 – Head of Mission - Lebanon”.

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.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5e245da55612ff00157dc751/
Lieu de l'emploi : Beirut, with regular presence in the four (4) field offices established in Mount Lebanon (Beirut), Bekaa (Zahl /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 21/02/2020
Date limite : 03/03/2020

Profil

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: Head of Mission

Code: SR-34-1397

Duty station: Beirut, with regular presence in the four (4) field offices established in Mount Lebanon (Beirut), Bekaa (Zahleh), Akkar (Tripoli), South (Tyre)

Starting date: 20/04/2020

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: Regional Director for Middle East

Supervision of: Senior management team (SMT) members

Dependents: According to INTERSOS HR Manual

 

General context of the project

INTERSOS has been operational in Lebanon, in response to the consequences of the Syrian crisis, since 2012.

The current program focuses on providing timely support to those extremely vulnerable Syrian refugees, and hosting community members alike, living in hosting communities and in unofficial camps settings.

The program covers four (4) Governorates of the Country, from north to the south, through activities coordinated by the Coordination office in Beirut, and implemented through the four (4) field offices established in Mount Lebanon (Beirut), Bekaa (Zahleh), Akkar (Tripoli), South (Tyre)

 

General purpose of the position

Legally and officially represents INTERSOS in the country of assignment – granted with powers conferred by proxy by the Secretary General upon appointment to the post – and acts under the supervision of the Regional Director.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Head of Mission represents the Organization and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:

Communication and representation

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, - - Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders
  • Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities
  • Monitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors

Planning and implementation

  • Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions
  • Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention
  • Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures

Information and Reporting

  • Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention

Finance

  • Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts

Human Resources

  • Coordinate, guide and supervise the mission staff, and evaluate their performance
  • To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission
  • Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model
  • Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings

Security

  • Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects)
  • Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors
  • To hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security

 

Required profile and experience

Education

  • Postgraduate degree (MA or LLM) in International Humanitarian Action, International Relations, or similar relevant fields

Professional Experience

  • At least five (5) years of professional experience as Head of Mission/Country Director of International NGO

Professional Requirements

  • Strong and proven understanding of the humanitarian operating context, the humanitarian system and its flexibility, donors and their high demanding, security and financial management in humanitarian context
  • Strong knowledge of donor’s procedures notably UN agencies (UNHCR, OCHA, UNICEF), AICS and ECHO
  • Very strong skills in computer (excel) and admin/finance procedures
  • Highly able to keep confidentiality
  • Able to work independently and under stress
  • Organization skills, delegative and empowerment approach of the supervised team
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS

Languages

  • Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Arabic and/or Italian will be considered an asset

Personal Requirements

  •  Problem solver, dynamic, mature
  • Confidently able to deal with authorities and donors
  • Proactive approach to work
  • Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
  • Flexibility, capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills
  • Ability to integrate and work well within multi-ethnic and multicultural teams

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5e245da55612ff00157dc751/

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-34-1397 – Head of Mission - Lebanon”.

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.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : SB OverSeas
Site web : http://www.sboverseas.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Beirut/Saida /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Autre
Date de publication : 28/01/2020
Date limite : 08/03/2020

Profil

Education:

Degree in education related field 

Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

  • Fluency in English a must. Arabic preferred
  • First Aid Certified.
  • Previous teaching experience (primary school level preferred), strong affinity with English, math, science, and with awareness raising themes.
  • Previous experience in EiE projects.
  • Experience guiding and supporting interns and volunteers.
  • Strong team leading skills and personality.
  • Experience living abroad, in other cultures, speaking multiple languages.
  • Volunteering experience.
  • Demonstrates empathy & patience, flexible, the ability to motivate, positivity and cultural sensitivity.

Special Notes: This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and duties. Accordingly, the responsibilities and duties of the job holder might differ from those outlined in this Job Description and the other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job due to the organizational and operational needs.

Description

SB Overseas is a non-profit organisation registered in Belgium, dedicated to providing essential humanitarian aid, as well as education, vocational training and psychological support for refugees, asylum seekers, and other victims of conflict. We run projects in Belgium, Lebanon. our foundational philosophy is to provide this aid without reference or discrimination towards any religious or political affiliation.

Period: (4 months + 300$/month) + Accommodation + laptop + phone

Starting date: April 15, 2020

Location: Lebanon Working Days: (from Monday to Friday 8H – Saturday 5H)

Position Reports to: Project Manager and Education Coordinator

Location: Saida or Beirut, Lebanon

Description: SB Overseas is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified individual to help run one of our centres for refugee children in Lebanon. Your main responsibilities will be providing overall guidance of all interns and volunteers, as well as providing substantive guidance of teaching. In our centres, interns/ volunteers are primarily responsible for leading English lessons with refugee children who have beginning literacy or low beginning ESL. Interns/ Volunteers also teach Maths and Science with the assistance of our teaching staff. We deliver a curriculum of remedial education for young refugee children who have missed out on one or more years of their education. The refugee children in our centres need remedial education in order to have a chance of passing entry tests for the Lebanese public education system. Without access to public education, they risk missing out on an education permanently and becoming a ‘lost generation’.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work with and support interns / volunteers to ensure a high standard of teaching and learning in classrooms.
  • Guide interns / volunteers with lesson planning and development of classroom activities.
  • Provide interns / volunteers classroom support (e.g. with classroom management).
  • Hold regular classroom observations and provide feedback and support to interns / volunteers.
  • Develop and facilitate trainings for the interns / volunteers on themes according to their needs.
  • Cover classes as needed.
  • Work with Education Coordinator in the development of resources and processes which support teaching and learning.
  • Work with the Education Supervisor to ensure collaboration between the interns / volunteers and the Arabic staff.
  • Assist Psychologist in identifying children in need of extra guidance.
  • Work with the Project Manager on scheduling, event planning and administration.
  • Be the first point of contact for interns / volunteers.
  • Ensure that interns / volunteers feel at ease in their job and in the SB apartments.
  • Run weekly intern / volunteer meetings.
  • Organise team building activities for the volunteer / intern team and for the whole centre team.
  • Communicate and uphold expectations and deadlines.
  • Assist Project Manager with scheduling, centre event planning and administrative duties.
  • Generate comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission-related objectives.
  • Support teaching interns in their secondary tasks.
  • Coordinate the organisation of Arabic classes for the interns / volunteers together with the Arabic teacher.
  • If holder of a driving licence, help provide transport for other volunteers and staff.
  • Coordinate with appropriate centre staff to enhance programmes.
  • Contribute to SB social media several times a week or as required, in coordination with Communication Officer.
  • Ensure the living space provided by SB Overseas is comfortable. Organise maintenance when necessary. Coordinate (grocery) shopping, keep a cleaning schedule.
  • Coordinate airport pick-ups and drop-offs of interns.
  • Report to Internship Coordinator on a bi-weekly account.

To apply please send your CV and Cover Letter to jobs@sboverseas.org

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