Country Programme Coordinator – Lebanon

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Country Programme Coordinator

Code: SR-34-1171

Duty station: The post holder will be based in Beirut, Lebanon with frequent missions in the Country

Starting date: 09/12/2019

Contract duration: 13 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: 6 project managers

Dependents: yes

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.

Today INTERSOS has 4 bases in Lebanon (North, South, Bekaa and Mount Lebanon) and implements 6 projects in different sectors: Protection, which is the biggest part of the portfolio, WASH and Shelter. The main donors are UNHCR, and AICS.

General purpose of the position

The Country Programme Coordinator will assist the Head of Mission with the overall country programme development and management in accordance with INTERSOS’ country strategies, plans and policies.

The Programme Coordinator is responsible to (general duties)

Key responsibilities

· Ensuring a quality implementation of the projects implemented in Lebanon, with the support of technical staff and MEAL department

· Providing project management support to Project Managers.

· Direct responsible of the line management of the Project Managers (in coordination with HoM)

· Play a key role in the definition of the Strategy of the mission

· Lead the development of new concepts and proposals (design of the project rationale, logframe, budget and narrative) in collaboration with technical department and under the supervision of the HoM.

· Monitor, evaluate and support the implementation of the program, supervise and coordinate also the donor reporting

· Represent INTERSOS in relevant meeting. Main focal point for Italian donors.

· Act as Deputy Head of Mission

Main responsibilities and tasks

Quality implementation

· Provide a support and supervision to the Project Managers through regular field visit, meeting with the staff and the line managers, supervise the planning of the activities and programs.

· Coordinate with the MEAL/Quality Department to ensure a proper follow up on the quality of the programme.

Human Resources – technical support to Project Managers.

· Play the role of line Manager of the Project Managers.

· In collaboration with HR and HoM, support the recruitment of the staff

· Build the capacities and supervise the Project Managers

· Responsible of the evaluation of the project Managers.

· Propose training and identify capacity building for the national and international staff (nationalization of the staff is a priority of the mission).

Strategy Development and new funding

· Lead the definition of the programming strategy for INTERSOS with HoM

· Support the HoM to design a Lebanon Country Strategy.

· Lead the design of potential funding opportunities and the new proposal (coordination and writing)

Monitor, Evaluation and Supervision of Project Management

· Provide direction to Project Managers of the work planning, budgets and spending

· Support the Project Managers in the planning and the monitoring of the achievement of the activities, deliverables and budget.

· Provide feedbacks on the monthly monitoring tool (PAT) to PMs (both technical and financial)

· Ensure that the Project Manager produce high quality donor report

Representation, Coordination and Advocacy

· Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, local authorities, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations working in the project areas.

· Proactively engagewith donors, international NGO and other actors participating at coordination meetings.

· Guarantee productive working relationships with relevant Working Groups at the national level.

· Ensure the participation of INTERSOS to relevant Working Groups and Task Forces (responsibilities can be delegated)

· Brief Head of Mission and relevant Project Managers on discussions held during working groups.

· Organize programme meetings on a monthly basis.

· Developing strategic partnerships with local organizations, wherever possible.

Reporting

· Monthly report to be submitted on the 15th of the month to the supervisor on activities and Programme Achievements.

Other objectives and duties:

· As requested by the Head of Mission, for the effective implementation and quality of the activities of the mission

Required profile and experience

Education

· Master degree in Refugee law, Development, International Human Rights Law, Forced Migration and Refugee Studies, Gender studies or other relevant to the position

Professional Experience

· At least 5 years in humanitarian assistance and 2 years of international relief and emergency experience in senior (Field Coordination and up) positions in a multicultural environment,

· Previous experience in the Middle East region (desirable)

· Experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts, with experience in supporting emergency responses, access and security analysis and management

· Experience in Protection

· Experience in need assessment and project design

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, technical, administrative and financial resources.

· Good expertise in monitoring (target analysis, budget management and follow up, financial plannig…)

· Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.

· Skills and achievement in project proposal or report writing

Languages

· Fluency in English, spoken and written;

· Arabic and Italian are an asset

Personal Requirements

· Perfect knowledge of all the phases of the PCM.

· Ability to work in partnership with local organizations and under stressful conditions.

· Excellent diplomacy skills

· Ability to delegate and work in team

· Flexibility (will have to take on responsibilities that might not be directly on his/her JD)

· Adaptability to changing work environment and possible volatile security situation

· 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