Closing date: 2018-04-26

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.

Program / Department Summary

Working in Lebanon since 1993, Mercy Corps is committed to generating positive opportunities for women, men, boys and girls from Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian communities, with a strong focus on engaging youth.

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping build secure, productive and just communities. We do this through: 1) Addressing the humanitarian and protection needs resulting from crisis situations for the most vulnerable communities, 2) Enabling local communities, civil society and government to better prevent and respond to conflict, address needs and deliver sustainable development solutions 3) Promoting economic growth and catalyzing economic opportunities for vulnerable, under-employed groups in Lebanon

The Mercy Corps Lebanon team consists of over 180 staff working across six offices throughout Mount Lebanon, South Lebanon, North Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. Current funders of Mercy Corps in Lebanon include DFID, the Dutch government, RDPP, Global Affairs Canada, UNICEF, US Government and the Gates Foundation.

General Position Summary

The MERG Sector Manager is responsible for the strategic growth and technical oversight of Mercy Corps Lebanon's markets, economic recovery and growth (MERG) programs, as well as related program development. S/he will advise on the design, planning, and monitoring of programs, and support Program Managers in implementation to ensure interventions achieve intended results

Essential Job Responsibilities

TECHNICAL GUIDANCE & PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

• In coordination with the Director of Programs, lead strategic portfolio growth planning and donor engagement in Lebanon.
• Facilitate MERG strategy development process, in close collaboration with MC Lebanon, and Global livelihoods team.
• Introduce the MERG strategy to relevant stakeholders including donors, peer agencies, business owners, staff of line ministries, local authorities and community members. Foster ongoing positive cooperation with these stakeholders.
• Support MERG Program Managers to ensure successful delivery of program activities including budget and operational management, technical guidance on implementation, design and implementation of program assessments,, work plans, and other core activities.
• With support from the Director of Programs, lead new MERG program start-up, including gap filling as program manager during recruitment processes as needed.
• Work closely with the Director of Programs on hiring within MERG programs to ensure that senior and/or key technical positions are adequately staffed.
• Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with relevant stakeholders such as partners, peer agencies and local authorities, as appropriate.
• Provide regular field supervision and support MERG Program Managers with program start-up and close-out activities.
• Analyze project implementation to identify constraints to program success and provide timely recommendations.
• Liaise with the regional program team in Amman and Technical Support Unit in Portland to ensure adherence with established best practices, and identify opportunities for strengthening programming.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Lead the implementation of the Livelihoods Strategy, including donor engagement, partnership development and proposal writing and in collaboration with the Director of Programs.
• Provide oversight of relevant assessments and mapping exercises to collect data that informs program development, namely helps position Mercy Corps as a thought leader for external audiences.
• Recommend program priorities and explore, evaluate and present new opportunities that leverage impact and/ or complement core activities.
• Ensure new program development is harmonized with existing MERGE programs, as well as other sectors such as youth and protection, WASH, governance and conflict.
• Represent Mercy Corps in Lebanon, including at workshops and task forces, to foster information sharing with donors and other organizations, and to promote Mercy Corps' thought leadership.

SECURITY

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
  to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility

Markets, Economic Recovery and Growth program managers.

Accountability

Reports Directly To:Director of Programs

Works Directly With:MERG Program teams, Program Performance and Quality Unit, Operations, Finance.

Knowledge and Experience

• MA/S or equivalent in social science, management, economics, international development, or other relevant field.
• At least eight years of progressive experience and proven high level of competence in working in economic development, ideally in relief and/or post-conflict settings.
• Experience managing a portfolio of programs.
• Specialized background in economic and market development including Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P).
• Deep experience in designing and implementing economic development programming in Lebanon, in particular its displacement context, economic challenges, social stability and resilience mechanisms relevant to internal conflict preferred; preference also given to candidates with background in the Middle East region.
• Proven track record in staff and stakeholder training, mentoring and capacity building.
• Strong communication skills and sense of humor.
• Proficiency in written English essential.

Success Factors

A successful candidate will have the ability to live and work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid work and security environment with a capacity to promote new approaches to programming and inspire groups to collaborate closely to implement high-quality programs. S/he will have proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with curiosity about and sensitivity to new cultures, a desire and ability to learn and grow, both personally and professionally, and a great sense of humor.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Beirut, Lebanon and is an accompanied position. Beirut is a modern city with a nice climate, access to excellent schools and diverse entertainment options. The security environment is calm, and good medical services are available.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

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Closing date: 2018-04-26

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.

Program/ Department Summary

Working in Lebanon since 1993, Mercy Corps is committed to generating positive opportunities for women, men, boys and girls from Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian communities, with a strong focus on engaging youth.

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping build secure, productive and just communities. We do this through: 1) Addressing the humanitarian and protection needs resulting from crisis situations for the most vulnerable communities, 2) Enabling local communities, civil society and government to better prevent and respond to conflict, address needs and deliver sustainable development solutions 3) Promoting economic growth and catalyzing economic opportunities for vulnerable, under-employed groups in Lebanon

The Mercy Corps Lebanon team consists of over 180 staff working across six offices throughout Mount Lebanon, South Lebanon, North Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. Current funders of Mercy Corps in Lebanon include DFID, the Dutch government, RDPP, Global Affairs Canada, UNICEF, US Government and the Gates Foundation.

General Position Summary

The Director of Programs (DOP) will work closely with the Country Director (CD) and the program teams to lead new program development and strategy, and ensure effective program coordination and technical support, monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance and accountability in close collaboration with the operations, finance and internal control teams. S/he will help represent the Mercy Corps program to donors, major stakeholders, relevant government authorities and other program partners such as other NGOs.

Essential Job Responsibilities

STRATEGY AND VISION

• Maintain a central role in developing/implementing Lebanon's country strategy, ensuring that existing programs contribute to strategic goals, objectives and targets;
• Serve as an active member of the Senior Leadership team and contribute to setting program and operations strategy and priorities;
• Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve program and agency objectives;
• Lead the identification of new initiatives and opportunities that respond to identified needs and contribute to the objectives of the country strategy;
• Conduct analyses to determine humanitarian/development gaps and how Mercy Corps should position itself to best serve the needs of beneficiaries;
• Lead/oversee the development of solicited and unsolicited proposals and concept notes.

COORDINATION AND REPRESENTATION

• Establish close and productive relationships with donors, national government authorities, private sector actors, and other NGOs in close coordination with the Country Director, Program Managers and Technical Coordinators;
• Represent Mercy Corps at all relevant coordination meetings;
• Coordinate with other NGOs to consolidate Mercy Corps' strategic niche and comparative advantages, while identifying strategic partnerships;
• Ensure Mercy Corps' participation in a variety of external forums/workshops/conference/sector coordination meetings to share best practices and findings with the government and development community;
• Represent Mercy Corps in Country Director's absence on relevant issues.

PROGRAM COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT

• Provide leadership in all aspects of program coordination to ensure consistent quality, including the incorporation of cross-cutting themes, lessons learned and best practices;
• Facilitate the coordination between different programs and ensure that program managers and technical coordinators for cross-cutting themes are able to work together effectively according to program work plans;
• Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners, and aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic roadmap and country strategy;
• Work with Program Managers to ensure adherence to grant agreements, Mercy Corps' policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations;
• Support Program Managers to oversee performance of partners, sub-grantees and technical contractors;
• Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites for monitoring, quality control and program staff mentoring and coaching.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence;
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews;
• Supervise, hire and orient new team members as necessary;
• Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance, and reach objectives;
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem solving options, and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

PROGRAM LEARNING, RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS

• Ensure that robust monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) and program quality systems are in place, adhered to and used as a decision-making tool, encouraging consistency and best practice across programs;
• Ensure that program managers have adequate understanding of MEL, program quality, communications and research;
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to staff on best practices;
• Oversee the Program Performance and Quality team;
• With the Country Director, help staff identify and take advantage of professional development opportunities;
• Contribute to the country team building efforts.

PROGRAM MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REPORTING

• Ensure that program documentation and program minimum standards are consistently adhered to;
• Ensure that a comprehensive reporting schedule and quarterly planning process are maintained and adhered to according to requirements;
• Ensure that donor reports produced by the Programs team effectively demonstrate the impact of Mercy Corps' program interventions;
• Review all reports to ensure a high-quality product

PROGRAM SUPPORT OPERATIONS

• Assist the Country Director with adequate financial and staff forecasting, and ensure that available funding is in alignment with staffing plans;
• Work closely with the Operations Officer and Finance Manager to ensure that operational and financial management systems are responsive to program needs and that program staff are adhering to both donor and Mercy Corps procedures and regulations;
• Work closely with the Finance Manager and the Program Managers to identify, manage and track co-financing
• Work closely with HR Manager to ensure all staff contracts and Human Resources procedures and requirements are in place and up to date;
• Ensure adequate performance reviews are done on time, and that staff are given constant feedback on work performance and key priorities.

SECURITY

• Ensure that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management priorities.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning—and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve—we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility: Program Managers/Sector Managers, Program Performance and Quality Manager

Accountability:

Reports Directly To: Country Director

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Programs, Operations, Finance, and HR teams

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required; MA/S preferred.
• 7-10 years of field experience in international relief and development programs, including demonstrable success in managing large, transitional development programs.
• At least 2-3 years of senior-level leadership and field management experience, including building, managing and leading a team of professionals.
• Experience managing humanitarian response and development programs.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with host country government. private sector, INGO, NGO partners and other stakeholders in complex environments.
• Excellent writing skills and experience with proposal development processes with prior experience with USAID, UN, EU and other bilateral funding agencies.
• Proven skills in financial and grants management; prior experience with UN, USG and European grant management.
• Successful and proven negotiation, communication and organization skills.
• Excellent oral and written English skills required; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
• Experience managing national and international staff.
• Previous work experience in the Middle East preferred.

Success Factors

The successful candidate will have deep commitment to humanitarian principles and values and the willingness to learn new skills and methodologies. S/he will have the ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills. The candidate will have highly developed interpersonal communication skills and demonstrate decision-making and leadership skills and excellent time management capacities.

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Beirut, Lebanon and is an accompanied position. Beirut is a modern city with a nice climate, access to excellent schools and diverse entertainment options. The security environment is calm, and good medical services are available.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting, or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

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Closing date: 2018-04-26

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity. Handicap International is changing his name and becomes Humanity & Inclusion . HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

For more information about the organisation: http://www.handicap-international.org

Handicap International has offices in more than 55 countries and 2 HQ-based operational divisions:

• Humanitarian Action Division (DAH)
• Development Division (DAD)

MISSION CONTEXT

HI is managing a large humanitarian program from four different hubs (South, Centre, North and North-East), along four main pillars:

1. Support to health partners (hospitals, care houses, psychosocial support centers, local NGOs) for the provision of comprehensive psychosocial support services (psychosocial support, psychosocial support and/or prosthetics and orthotics) through training, technical supervisions and donations of assistive devices and/or equipment

2. Emergency response to the basic needs of vulnerable people affected by sudden crisis, through one-shot distributions of food baskets, household essential items and hygiene kits, and through the management of an adapted humanitarian coordination mechanism for emergency responses

3. Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms light weapons) and urgent marking of hazardous areas

4. Training and technical support to other humanitarian actors on the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable persons in the humanitarian response (with a special focus on inclusive health and inclusive livelihoods)

The actual intervention is based on a mix of remote management of national teams, remote partnerships with local structures and organizations, and direct implementation programs.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

Operations from Central Syria hub are being carried out through remote management and mainly consist of the provision of technical and organizational support to HI strategic partners.

Under the direct responsibility of the Central Syria hub Area Coordinator, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of health, inclusion, mine action and livelihood activities in the intervention areas of central Syria. The Project Manager is expected to provide close support and guidance to partner teams for the quality implementation of activities and the compliance with HI and donor s procedures.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES OF THE EXPATRIATE:

1/Project implementation and monitoring 2/Data and information management 3/Reporting 4/Partnership management 5/Team management 6/Representation

The complete job description will be shared with the short listed candidates.

SPECIFICITIES

Low Level of insecurity.

PROFILE SOUGHT

Education:

• Project management
• Degree in social sciences, conflict studies or similar

Experiences:

• at least 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian / emergency contexts or in protracted conflict / chronic crisis contexts
• at least 2 years of experience in management of humanitarian projects
• solid work experience in at least one core sector: mine action (risk education and/or NTS/marking), inclusion, PSS and/or livelihoods. Experience in more than one sector is a strong asset
• previous experience with HI is a strong asset
• experience in Syria, Iraq and/or in other Middle Eastern countries is a strong asset

Competencies:

• strong level of analysis
• excellent networking capacitie
• good English writing skills
• good IT skills, knowledge of information management
• arabic skills are a strong asset

Personal qualities:

• Strong team management skills
• Strong internal and external coordination and representation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Ability to work under high pressure
• High level of motivation and proactivity
• High level of autonomy and initiative
• Ability to deal with rapidly changing context and plans

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Starting date: 15/06/2018
• Length of the contract: 12 months
• Contract: salaried contract (from 2250 /month gross depending on experience)
• Per-diem: 674 /month net
• Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
• Paid holiday: 25 days per year
• R&R: 1 day/month
• Status: couple or family possible
• Accommodation: collective or individual, fully covered by Handicap International

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Closing date: 2018-04-27

Start date: May

Duration:One year (2 months internship + 10 CD) (with possibility of renewal)

Among the functions and the results s/he is expected to achieve:

1- Manage and oversee the programs, activities, operations and team members and ensure the successful achievement of planned goals and strategies.

2-Oversee the development of programs that align with SB s strategic plan in coordination with team members.

3-Coordinate with the HQ-Leb to ensure proper implementation of projects in compliance with SB s strategies, rules and policies as well as with the sector s best practices and the national and international accepted standards and regulations.

4-Develop project budget and ensure that appropriate budget management practices are maintained at all times and that all reporting practices are in line with donors requirements in coordination with the HQ-Leb.

5-Liaise with partners and donors to develop new relations and maintain the current ones while ensuring proper communication and the development of innovative fundraising strategies that will result in the acquirement of new contracts in coordination with the HQ-Leb.

6-Maintain a good relationship with SB s partners and develop a fundraising strategy to motivate funding of SB s programs and activities.

7-Develop and maintain positive, constructive and supportive relationships among the different projects, teams, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.

Position reports to:Head of Mission

Position in the center:S/he manages a team (teachers, educators, Psychologist )

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Program Management

Define, develop and implement the operational programing in the center:

• S/He develops the strategy for the Education, Vocation Training in close coordination with the Head of Mission.

• S/He technically defines the Education, Vocation Training component in the whole programming strategy at mission level in close coordination with the Head of Mission.

• S/He strongly supports the writing of concept notes, proposals and budgets for new projects and extensions of projects in coordination with the Head of Mission.

• S/He supervises and follows up the implementation of Education, Vocation Training (objectives achievement, follow up of the indicators, respect of the work plan).

• S/He identifies the best practices in the Education, Vocation Training and ensures their capitalization.

• S/He shares documentation about Education, Vocation Training with the team.

Manage the Education, Vocation Training team:

• S/He ensures the technical supervision of Education, Vocation Training team.

• S/He ensures the administrative HR management (daily attendance, leaves management) in collaboration with the HQ-Leb

• S/He ensures timely completion and submission of appraisals for Education, Vocation Training staff.

• In coordination with the HQ-Leb, S/He clearly defines the training needs of Education, Vocation Training staff and ensures they are able to access training and professional development resources appropriate to their skill gaps/needs.

Ensure logistical, administrative monitoring of the Education, Vocation Training

• S/He is kept informed about the budget follow up analysis and approves any decision to be taken related to the modification of the Education, Vocation Training budgets (reallocation, change of activities, project extension) in coordination with the Head of Mission.

• In collaboration with the logistics coordination, S/He contributes to analyzing bids made by suppliers for purchases with stringent technical specifications

Partnership & Networking

1- Supervise the management of partnership relations and ensure smooth communication and productive collaboration with all partners, networks and stakeholders.

2- Overview the joint interventions between SB and its partners and ensure that all activities follow proper quality measures, accountability and adherence to the principles that SB fosters (such as gender sensitivity, Do No Harm, etc.).

3- Support SB s partners in the development and implementation of joint projects/interventions.

4- Ensure the collaboration of and coordination among SB s partners if they are working on the same projects.

5- Organize meetings with partners to discuss project impediments, risks and assumptions, needed resources or issues/delays in completing planned tasks.

6- Represents SB to Education, Vocation Training in relevant sectors and ensure good relationships are maintained with each of them.

Program Fundraising

1- Monitor and explore gender-related strategic opportunities and budget lines and accordingly develop matching concepts and proposals that would raise proper funds while working in close collaboration with the project team and the HQ-Leb.

2- Develop fundraising strategies, diversify aid resources and target individuals, foundations and corporate funding sources.

3- Manage funding strategies and activities to ensure the sustainability and viability of SB's programs.

4- Manage and maintain SB s relations with current partners and donors as well as plan to create new partnerships with agencies and donors both locally and internationally.

5- Contribute in building SB s visibility and in promoting its achievements, value propositions, quality services and competitive advantages.

Reporting and Communication

1- Provide regular updates and monthly reports to the HQ-Leb on all issues related to the programs progress, challenges, achievements and other important or emerging issues.

2- Ensure communication flow internally by putting effective practices for regular project team meetings, reviews, reporting, information and knowledge sharing and management.

3- Ensure most effective and external communication by reporting timely with partners, donors and stakeholders.

4- Organize regular meetings with the team (both separately and collectively) to discuss project wins, achievements, impediments, risks, emerging needs, delays and measures that should be taken.

5- Serve as a focal point to communicate and resolve interface and integration issues with all programs.

6- Provide professional guidance, technical support, mentoring and coaching to the team to help them manage their activities more effectively.

7- Motivate the team through SB s values and principles.

8- Support team members and implementation of the capacity building plan of the teams.

9- Ensure proper capacity development and the use of best practices, proper attitudes and behavior by all the team members.

10- Create an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort.

11- Assess team performance regularly and encourage creativity, learning and constant improvement.

12- Recognize and celebrate team members accomplishments and exceptional performances.

13- Manage and resolve personal and professional conflicts among team members.

Education

University Degree in education or related field;

Competencies

2 years management experience in an NGO environment, including Education and emergencies experience;

Proficient user of MS office

Experience in managing projects focusing on child protection / psychosocial support / education;

A very good understanding of the public Lebanese Education system;

Knowledge of logistics, including procurement;

Knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management;

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;

Demonstrated people and financial management skills;

Attention to detail

Fluency in English

We are looking for a highly motivated and capable individual with experience with experience at field level and knowledge of our modus operandi.

If you are interested in the position please send your CV to jobs@sboverseas.org

Closing date: 2018-04-29

Role Type: Internship
Duration:6 months with possibility of extension
Salary:The internship is unpaid but a $1000 stipend will be provided each month
Start date:June 2018

Deadline for applications is 23:29 on Sunday 29 April 2018

Working as part of the Crisis Action MENA team based in Beirut, the Campaign and Research Assistant will support the Advocacy and Campaigns Associate, Advocacy and Campaigns Manager, and Office Director with the development and delivery of joint advocacy and campaign work. S/he will also work in coordination with other Crisis Action offices and with NGO partners in Beirut and the MENA region.

Tasks will include:

• Organizing and taking minutes of internal and external meetings/calls, including with local/ regional NGO partners and officials.
• Monitoring MENA media and producing daily overviews concerning the Crisis Action priority conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
• Compiling a weekly overview of MENA media, social media platforms, meetings and statements for Crisis Action staff and partners.
• Proof-reading English documents.
• Administrative support, such as updating the contact database and general office tasks.

Qualifications:

• Interest in conflict issues and/or campaigning and advocacy
• Knowledge and political awareness of the MENA region and international political and security dynamics
• Fluent oral and written English, coupled with proof-reading skills, with fluency in Arabic an added plus
• Proven admin and IT skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Self-motivated, prone to taking initiative, and capable of working in a tightly-knit global team
  How to Apply:

Submit your cv and cover letter through our online system. Deadline to apply is 23:29 on Sunday 29 April 2018. Please indicate when you would be available to start in your cover letter.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. We regret that due to the volume of applications we cannot respond individually to each applicant.

Submit your cv and cover letter through our online system: https://crisisaction.org/opportunities/

Deadline to apply is 23:29 on Sunday 29 April 2018. Please indicate when you would be available to start in your cover letter.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. We regret that due to the volume of applications we cannot respond individually to each applicant.

Closing date: 2018-04-30

Closing Date: 30th April 2018

Location: Lebanon and Jordan

In partnership with World Vision and Generations For Peace, Islamic Relief Worldwide are seeking enthusiastic, highly-motivated, dynamic and passionate Interns, who share our aim to empower young people to strengthen the resilience of Syrian refugee youth and their counterparts from host communities enabling them to become positive actors in post-conflict reconstruction.

We want to help you develop your professional skills while putting your passions to good use. If you ve always wanted to see the inner workings of a large non-profit organization at the front line then this is the opportunity for you.

Islamic Relief s Internship Programme is an opportunity for graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds to undergo work experience within a truly global humanitarian organisation setting. Upon completion, applicants will be equipped to pursue a career within the Humanitarian Sector.

About you

1. Passionate about serving the needs of the most vulnerable people on this planet and want to explore what it means to work in the Humanitarian Sector

2. Highly-motivated, dynamic with strong communications skills and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

3. A graduate with a minimum honours degree in the last 2 years

4. An understanding of humanitarian and development work

5. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

6. Proactive and able to use initiative to get things done and prioritise his or her work

7. Strong written communication skills with high attention to detail

8. Committed to learning and fulfilling the Internships Scheme

9. Committed to the core humanitarian principles

10. Able to travel to the field for a three month period and work in challenging environment (All expenses will be paid)

If you are a recent graduate wanting to start your career in the humanitarian sector, willing to learn, positive, inquisitive and can commit to a three months internship in Jordan or Lebanon then we want to hear from you.

For an application pack please visit our website onhttp://had-int.org/globalintern/, email us oninternships@had-int.orgor call us on 0121 309 0296

Closing date: 2018-04-30

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and by vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

Handicap International is an international, independent and impartial non-profit organisation that intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, HI takes action and takes notice, to meet their basic needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

For more information about the organisation: http://www.hi.org

Handicap International has offices in more than 55 countries and 2 HQ-based operational divisions:

• Humanitarian Action Division (DAH)
• Development Division (DAD)

CONTEXT OF THE MISSION

Handicap International s Middle East Regional Programme coordinates missions in 4 different countries (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine). The programme is engaged in a 2nd round of expansion with new challenges, based on our RPF 2015/2019 as well as transitions with our colleagues from the DAH in the Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan and Lebanon. At Lebanon level, the program has shifted in September 2017 from a DAH management to the MEREP full management: the program is now covering the full mandate of HI with Emergency (protracted) and Mine Action as well as some new long term projects secured / in process of in Mental Health and Inclusion. The country remains challenging for fundraising with a mission facing reduction of opportunities and need of increasing its volume of actions.

The Lebanon mission is managed by a Country manager and supervised by the regional office based in Amman. Currently, 2 OC are present for the mission: a development OC and a Mine Action OC. The mission is currently closing 2 bases and reorganizing its set up to make sure that all domains are fully adhering to a comprehensive and strategic approach for the mission. The Mine Action domain includes for now only clearance activities (under the management of a Chief of Ops) but MRE and others AVR opportunities are identified.

DESCRIPTION

Under the overall supervision of the Country Manager, the Operational Coordinator will be responsible for the effective management and implementation of the Resilience, Development and Arm Violence Reduction projects of the mission with his team of PMs and Chief of Ops; guidance and management of the projects teams; compliance with PM-Box, budget regulations, donors requirements and quality insurance.

You will be responsable for:

Managing and extending the AVR domain with a strong follow up of the clearance project and the donors opportunities on MRE

Developing the inclusion domain with challenging project on Inclusive Education

Supporting the continuation and extension of the Mental Health project

Coordinating the PMs and Chief of Ops on project s implementation

Insuring a specific follow up for Mine Clearance Project

Managing the projects budgets/funding & the team

Contributing to the visibility and extension of HI Lebanon in coordination with the Country Manager

The position will replace 2 current positions: the development OC and the Mine Action Coordinator. There are minimum 3 domain of intervention (projects): Mental Health, Inclusion, Arm Violence Reduction (including clearance).

PROFIL

Education

• Advanced degree in relevant matter (humanitarian, project cycle management )

Experiences

• Minimum 5 years experience in resilience, development or mine action in managerial positions corresponding to the needs of the position

• Experience in working in Islamic contexts/in the Middle-East

Competencies

• Operational management skills

• Strong coordination capacities

• Excellent level report and proposal writing

• Good team management capacities

• Skills in mission building and development

• Project Programming, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Outstanding communication capacities

• Knowledge in disability and vulnerability

Personal qualities

• Advanced writing capacities in English

• Ease at collaborative work, participatory approach

• Very positive, constructive and dynamic personality, solution-oriented

• Caring personality with strong respect for individuals

• Arabic language is a plus

SPECIFICS

Despite the different conflicts affecting the overall Middle East regional and the Syrian refugees crisis affecting particularly the country, the security in Lebanon is still fairly good. Some movement restrictions are applied in some part of the country but the areas are clearly identified. In Beirut, living conditions are good. Many medical facilities are available; there is quite an important range of entertainment facilities (restaurants, caf s, leisure parks ).

CONDITIONS

• Salary from 2757 gross/month regarding the experience of the candidate

• Perdiem : 674 net/month

• Insurances : medical hearth coverage, retirement planning, repatriation

• Paid holiday : 25 days per year

• R&R : 1 day every month

• Status : position open to couples/families

• Housing : individual or collective taken in charge by Handicap International

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

https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/en/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=2632&idpartenaire=131

Closing date: 2018-05-01

Job Title: Regional PMEAL/CEA Delegate Salary: GBP 30,056 Contract: Fixed Term 18 Months Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Are you able to provide quality advice and support to strengthen the work of national humanitarian actors Are you passionate about improving the quality and accountability of humanitarian programmes Would you like to work with one of the largest humanitarian organisations in the world and be part of a broader network trying to make a difference

The British Red Cross has an exciting opportunity for a Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (PMEAL) / Community Engagement & Accountability (CEA) delegate to be aligned to the Middle East, North Africa & Mediterranean (MENA Med) Region, based in Beirut.

You will work within the regional team to enable British Red Cross-supported programmes and our partner National Societies to strengthen their approaches to PMEAL/CEA, as well as leading/contributing to initiatives to improve the British Red Cross overall approach to quality programming. Further details can be found in the attached job description.

Particular focus will be placed upon supporting British Red Cross programmes and our partner National Societies in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen. The post holder must be able to travel to and work in these countries, among others.

Overseas experience in the humanitarian or development sector is essential, as will be your considerable practical experience in programme planning, M&E and learning, particularly in a partnership context.

This role will involve international travel and may require you to work in a physically demanding environment.

To find out more please view the Staff Role Profile here.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to help achieve our ambitious targets, please visit: http://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/jobsfor further information and to apply.

If you have any queries, please contact Hannah Woodley on quoting reference REQ0000019SM.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 1st May 2018.

We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738)

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=aHVtZXJhYWtyYW0uODk4NjMuMzgzMEByZWRjcm9zcy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Closing date: 2018-05-04

We are looking for our delegation in Lebanon for a

Child Protection Program Manager

Position Start Date:ASAP

Duration:Until end of December 2018

Location:Tyre or Beiruth (to be confirmed) - Lebanon

Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled

Contractual conditions:

Expatriate contract under Swiss labour code, 3 400 CHF (~2 950 ) < > 4 750 CHF (~4 100 ) net salary/monthaccording to experience x 13 times, 25 annual leaves, local accommodation and transportation, health , accident and medical repatriation insurance, return flight.

Context:

Lebanon is the country with the highest per capita ratio of refugee worldwide, 1 inhabitant out of 3 being displaced from Syria or Palestine. According the UN agencies, Lebanon hosted 991,917 registered Syrian refugees in February 2018 1.5 million including the unregistered - along with more than 450 000 Palestinian Refugees. Most of the refugees live in 12 official camps across the country. This situation has impact at all levels, putting a significant strain on the local resources, infrastructures and services, exacerbating already limited capacities and deteriorating the social cohesion. In this context, major child protection concerns such as gender-based violence, child labour, early marriage, school dropouts and negative coping mechanisms are widespread and increasing.

Tdh opened its Lebanese delegation in 1977. After a few years out of the country in the 90 s, Tdh reopened an office in 2006 in South Lebanon to respond to the humanitarian needs generated by the 33-day war. Tdh soon became, and still is today, the main child protection (CP) agency in the South.

Tdh interventions over the past years included CP projects for the most marginalized. Currently, two main projects are implemented: the first aimed at Palestinian since 2006 and the second at Syrian refugees since 2012. Tdh core expertise in Lebanon includes Psychosocial Support (PSS) activities, Case Management, Community Based Interventions around CP and Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Research as well as Capacity Building of local government and civil society actors.

The Coordination office of Tdh in Lebanon is located in Beirut and there is one sub-office in Tyre in the South. The position is currently based in Beirut with frequent visits in the localities where projects are implemented(ie currently: South governorate (Tyr, Saida, Nabattieh), Mount Lebanon, Beqhaa and Tripoli)**.** The delegation is composed by 58 employees who are mainly based in the South where the large part of the activities are implemented. At the beginning of 2018 the global budget is about 2.5 million, thanks to several donors, of which UNICEF is the biggest.

Main responsibilities:

The Child Protection Program Manager will oversee two main projects, a child protection project supporting Palestinian refugees in camps across Lebanon and a project referred to as Step Forward , focusing on Child Protection and Gender based violence in children, in the South. New project developments are also ongoing to which the Child Protection Program Manager would contribute to.

Fonction details:

Management team

• Directly supervises two Child Protection Area Managers (one for the North and one for the South) (under national contract)and overall a team of approximately 25 staff
• Ensures that a daily support as well as punctual trainings are organized and provided in order to develop and strengthen the programmatic technical skills of the team implementing Child Protection Projects;
• Encourages effective team work, especially on issues related to cross-sectoral collaboration;
• Ensures the coaching of any collaborator under her/his responsibility, from the recruiting to the final collaboration reports. Uses the good practices so that her/his management respects the values of Tdh;
• Evaluates the staff under her/his direct responsibility on a regular basis and pass on the evaluations and recommendations to the Program Coordinator;
• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Terre des hommes Lebanon. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Tdh and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Internal Coordination

• Ensure the correct flow of operational informationrelated to her/his program within the Operational department and also to the others departments in the delegation;
• Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and with the technical support of Regional Migration Program Coordinators, collaborates to develop and implement the thematics strategyin line with the Tdh strategic commitments.

External Coordination

• In agreement with the Program Coordinator, ensures, her/himself or in determining the most appropriate person, a regular attendance of Tdh in relevant Coordination meetingsat Local level and that a proper dataflow/information restitution within the Operational Departement, and with others Departements where appropriate, is done;
• Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, s/he represents the organization locallyto partners, donors, NGOs, International Organizations and local authorities, and reports interview findings to the Program Coordinator.

Projects Cycle Management (PCM)

• Overseeing the planning and implementation of the projectsunder her/his Program through the management and supervision of the associated ressources in her/his team;
• In collaboration with the Q&A Department, ensures the set-up of a M&E system(M&E plan, M&E tools, analysis) in accordance with her/his Program. Guarantees a monthly quality follow-up of data;
• In collaboration with the Admin. & Finance Department, ensures the correct financial managementof projects or activities under her/his Program and the funds available for them. Guarantees a monthly tracking of budgets;
• In collaboration with all others Departments, contributes actively to prepare narrative, statistical and financial reports for donors as required, in a timely manner, as well as concept note and proposal for developing the portfolio.
• In collaboration with the Communication Officer, guaranteesa correct communication and visibilityof the projects under their responsibility and the Tdh Foundation. Produce, jointly, awareness/advocacy documents;
• In collaboration with the Communication Officer, contributes actively to draftarticles or required internal reportson the programme s activities for HQ ;
• In collaboration with the Q&A departement, contributes to the reportingon the project success, as measured by expected outcomes and indicators;
• Contribute to proposal development.

Programs Technical quality

• Ensure a proper and timely delivery of the projects under her/his Program, according to agreed outcomes, within budget and on time, by the project team;
• Provides technical support and guidance to her/his team, in order to ensure an excellent level of quality of the projects implemented, compliant with the international standards, but also to those of Tdh and donors;
• Oversee the proper monitoring ofthe Migration Program impact, assessment of the value of each activity in terms of its contribution to expected outcomes. Discuss and validate with Program Coordinator the proposed changes/adjustments in activities if needed;
• Ensure the harmonization of programmatic approach with appropriate processes, practices and tools.

Profile:

Education: University degree in relevant field

Language: Fluency in Englishand Arabic is an asset

Experiences and aptitudes:**Previous relevant experience and extensive knowledge of the relevant programs**

• (Child Protection in a longer-term approach/Gender based Violence/LRRD/protracted crisis/resilience/Juvenile Justice)

Previous relevant experience andextensive knowledge of project design and experience in project development(strong knowledge and skills in M&E is especially important)

• Large experience of major institutional donors (UNICEF; SwS; DDC; AFD, BPRM) and significant projects
• Strong knowledge and expertise in M&E
• Experience with budgets and budgeting

• Analytical and problem solving skills**Previous relevant experience and excellent competencies in** human resources management and good managerial skills(local and expat teams).

• Excellent team leadership

• Organisational and managerial skills

• Strong capacity and motivation for team work

• Ability to motivate and develop skills of others**Others personal abilities**

• Sound personal organisational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritisation of tasks, and working under pressure

• Resourceful who likes to address challenges

• Communication of professional needs in a clear, concise and responsible manner

• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity

• Tolerance and acceptance of diversity

• Flexibility and strong adaptation skills

Child Safeguarding Policy:

• Raising awareness within the Foundation on violence against children
• Providing guidance to employees and others and defining expectations when it comes to preventing, raising, denouncing and responding to issues of child abuse
• Reducing the risk of child abuse by selectively recruiting employees and others
• Reducing the risk of child abuse by developing a culture of open and informed leadership within the organization and in our work with children

Procedure:

Please postulate on our website: https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1064&idpartenaire=20007

We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.

Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter. Additional documents such as diplomas and work certificates will only be required in case of an interview.

If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection.

If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch

Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.

What is Terre des hommes: https://vimeo.com/253387235

Please postulate on our website: https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1064&idpartenaire=20007

We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.

Closing date: 2018-05-04

Salary:Competitive annual salary based on our salary scale for Lebanese nationals

Based:Beirut with travel to South Lebanon and the Bekaa.

Duration:Until October 2019

International Alert is recruiting an experienced Field Coordinator to implement Alert s projects and activities in Beirut, South Lebanon and the Bekaa. The Field Coordinator will lead on several dialogue-based awareness raising sessions held in the selected areas in order to integrate conflict sensitivity and social stability objectives in the health sector. In addition, the post holder will maintain and consolidate Alert s relations with partners and local stakeholders, authorities and influential people. We are looking for a new team member who will be enthusiastic about growing with the programme. To be the right candidate for this job, you will be a skilled self-starter, who is impeccably organized and fluent in Arabic and English. You will enjoy working with a team while also having the ability to work independently.

Note: The above are some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements and an application pack (the person specification section of which will form the basis of short-listing), please read the job description. In your application, please indicate the full job title of the role you are applying for.

To apply, please follow the link below and then click 'Apply for this job'.Please note we do not accept CVs.

APPLY HERE

As it is unlikely that we will be able to obtain a Work Permit for this role, all job applicants must already have the right to work in Lebanon.

Closing date: May 4, 2018.

The position may be filled before the end of the deadline so early applications are encouraged.

WhileInternational Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

To apply, please follow the link below and then click 'Apply for this job'.Please note we do not accept CVs.

APPLY HERE

As it is unlikely that we will be able to obtain a Work Permit for this role, all job applicants must already have the right to work in Lebanon.

Closing date: May 4, 2018.

The position may be filled before the end of the deadline so early applications are encouraged.

WhileInternational Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.