Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 17 Jul 2018
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Head of Programme for our operations in Lebanon.
About the job
The HoP provides leadership in the design and delivery of the DRC Lebanon programme.
Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.
DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat
The HoP is responsible for the quality of programme delivery. S/he supports the development of in country expertise in each sector as well as supporting the staff capacity building agenda. Overall the HoP has responsibility for ensuring that programmes are well designed, are donor compliant and respect DRC accountability principles (CHS).
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
- Lead on overall programme strategy development for the country programme and support technical leads to develop thematic strategies;
- Lead on programme development with the team and oversee proposal writing processes from a programme perspective and coordinate with other departments as required (e.g, support services, communication and safety). Ensure that all internal and external reports are provided in a timely fashion in collaboration with relevant staff;
- Oversee grants management and timely implementation of programme;
- Support the development of appropriate MEAL tools and systems and ensure that programme management tools and systems are relevant. Develop internal mechanisms for institutional learning and memory. Improve the quality of services provided, through supervision of key staff, analysis and dissemination of MEAL data and lessons learnt, and review of DRC and other best practice guidelines;
- Coordinate with DRC’s support services to ensure that budgets are designed in accordance with needs. Ensure that expenditure are planned and properly managed. Manage DRC programme staff and ensure that all staff have relevant work plan, job description and that performance reviews take place. Ensure that DRC management principles are disseminated and adequately applied;
- Attend coordination meeting in coordination with the CD; with Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; national level working groups, LHIF, local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation as required;
- Support the CD in the development of communication materials, including project and programme brochures, case studies as well as press releases;
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have the following:
Required
- University degree with advanced training/courses either in management, international relations, development studies, or other related field;
- At least 7 years of international experience in an INGO Senior Management Position, with at least 5 years of experience in complex emergencies and 2 years management experience in large scale programmes;
- Proven experience in strategic development and program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
- Experience with range of donors including UNHCR, EC, ECHO, WFP and UNICEF;
- Fluent in English, spoken and written;
Desirable
- Masters degree in a relevant field, post graduate qualification in management or similar;
- Experience in livelihoods, housing/infrastructure, protection, direct assistance and relief;
- Experience working at a senior level in the MENA region;
- Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage;
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.
We offer
Contract length: 2 years
Level: A9 for Expatriates and F+ for Nationals
Designation of Duty Station: Accompanied, Family Duty Station
Start date: 15th of September 2018
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For national candidates, it will be in accordance with the Terms of Employment of National Staff. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Ms. Lyusya Nalchajyan, hr.manager@drc-mena.org.
How to apply:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
Apply through this link
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 17th of July 2018
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.