Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 30 Aug 2016
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Contract length: 12 months
The role
The program manager will oversee the strategic direction of the shelter program in Beqaa, undertaking needs assessments; monitoring progress and undertaking evaluations, adapting existing programming to changing needs; and undertaking program development (design and proposal development). S/he will coordinate the day-to-day activities of the projects implemented in the Beqaa ensuring that they are implemented effectively and efficiently according to Save the Children Lebanon's guidelines and procedures for project governance applicable for the particular projects.
The program manager will be expected to present Save the Children Lebanon and the shelter programme at a regional and national level. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that all Save the Children Lebanon shelter activities in the relevant geographic areas are done in accordance with Save the Children's policies and minimum standards.
The position will be based in Zahle field office, Lebanon.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering, architecture, construction, urban planning or other built environment related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with NGO's in an emergency /humanitarian or development context.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience of line management.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience of basic construction, distribution, report writing.
- Familiar with Humanitarian sector, donors, technical aspects of humanitarian shelter, sphere standards, distribution and humanitarian principles.
- Familiar with liaising with NGO's and UN bodies.
- Familiar with construction: tendering, contracting, construction monitoring.
- Proficiency on Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Good time management and organizations skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English language.
- Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and team work.
- Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment.
- Strong IT/database management skills.
- Experience in using and training staff on ODK or similar survey tools.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
The vacancy is open only to national candidates, and national terms and conditions will apply.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'CMaamari.31292.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'