Project Manager - Lebanon

Job posted by: CESVI cooperazione e sviluppo - Italy - Mon, 18 Aug 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: CESVI cooperazione e sviluppo - Italy

Deadline Wed, 31 Dec 2014

Job type: Temporary

Location: Lebanon

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ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
University-advanced degree in Social Sciences, political Sciences and related fields

3-5 years’ experience in Cooperazione Italiana projects

3-5 years experience in international NGOs

Previous experience in Cash for Work interventions and working experience(s) in the Middle East.

Proven experience in post-conflict areas where security is an issue

Be able to facilitate the further development of emergency programmes in the area and to identify and quickly react to funding opportunities

Ability to prepare clear and concise report and project proposals - writing skills

Leading and representation skills – liaison/negotiation and lobbying

Ability to make effective decisions under time pressure

Ability to cope with harsh environment

Capacity to work independently, strong strategic and creative thinking

Fluency in English and Italian (oral and written).

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
Good administration and accounting skills on-the-spot - constant supervision and monitoring upon project administration is required

Office management skills.

WORK CONTEXT
From 2006 to 2010, Cesvi’s efforts in the country were devoted to foster job creation among young people, especially young women, in order to create a qualified group of micro-entrepreneurs and re-launch the economy in the southern part of the Country (Sour and Saida Municipalities, mainly). Work was carried out alongside local municipalities with regard to the local coordination among the various groups involved in social development and the acquisition of appropriate tools for a better knowledge of development dynamics among the civil society.
Cesvi has also been promoting job training courses and launching income generation activities.
The current activities will deal with Cash for Work addressed both to Siryan Refugees and Lebanese families with economic difficulties (activities will be mainly linked with road rehabilitation).
Women will be included in the CfW action through the creation of a kitchen garden while a small component of the project is dedicated to Cash for Art, an innovative theatrical activity aimed to improve awareness on the current social situation.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The main duty station will be in Mount Lebanon Region; some coordination visits in Beirut may be required.

The person will report to the Desk Officer at HQ.

S/he will be responsible for the overall project management, implementation of the project(s) and for overseeing administration, accounting, procurement and staffing issues related to the project(s)

S/he will oversee the planning and implementation of the activities and ensure that objectives are achieved and that appropriate quality, functioning and assistance is established and maintained for setting up policies, strategies and laws to comply with international conventions and standards

S/he will also provide adequate and timely technical guidance, supervision, capacity building and management support to the local staff and actors involved in the project

S/he will ensure that the right support is given in terms of identification of needs and existing competencies, development of curricula, coordination, supervision, facilitation support and progress assessment

S/he will ensure the elaboration of monthly internal report to be submitted to Cesvi HQs on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs

S/he will supervise all project activities, guaranteeing a constant support to all project stakeholders

S/he will guarantee clear documentation of all project activities, through reports and other visibility tools, as required and agreed upon with Cesvi HQs

S/he will represent Cesvi in various coordination fora and ensure coherence of Cesvi mission and strategy

S/he will manage liaisons with donor(s), local and international NGOs and IGOs, private sector, civil society associations and other counterparts

S/he will attend meetings with local representatives of the UN and local concerned authorities, as well as with other donors or project stakeholders, whenever required

S/he will attend meetings with local and international NGOs officers, private sector and civil society representatives, whenever required

To apply please visit: http://www.cesvi.org/34_pm-leb



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