Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The incumbent will report to the Head of DCAF s Lebanon Office and will have overall responsibility for the successful implementation of the project and achievement of its objectives. Tasks include (but are not limited to): • Managing project to ensure the outcomes and outputs are achieved as per the project logical framework. • Managing activities and ensuring they are delivered on time and according to the approved workplan and budget • Jointly with the beneficiary institutions and donor, designing and implementing project governance mechanisms • Maintaining and developing ongoing communication and coordination with key partners and stakeholders, including security agencies, relevant ministries, other state institutions, universities, CSOs, international community and others • Developing and maintaining new networks of contacts • Drafting project concept notes, briefs, terms of reference and other documents • Drafting and reviewing substantive project documents • Preparing project-related reports, including regular financial, progress and risk reports • Supporting organization and conduct of project events including logistics, travel etc. • Designing and maintaining updated project tracking tools and project workplans • Managing project budget • Managing procurement and recruitment processes and contracting service providers • Maintaining and updating project risk register • Identifying new funding opportunities and providing support in resource mobilization across the office • Managing project team including staff and consultants/experts, providing on the job guidance and appraisal • Setting up and maintaining project MEL system • Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Office

Minimum requirements • An advanced university degree in management, development, security studies or related field • A minimum of 7 years work experience in one or more of the following areas: good governance, governance reforms, human rights, gender, rule of law, security sector reform, preferably in Lebanon or the MENA region • A minimum of 7 years of experience in successfully managing projects including budgets, procurement processes, contracting, logistics and other operational aspects • Proven experience of working with senior representatives of Lebanese authorities in politically sensitive environment • Experience in managing project teams will be a strong asset • Deep knowledge of the Lebanese context including the governance, legal reforms and human rights, rule of law situation, large network of contacts within these areas will be an advantage • Native Arabic; excellent command of English (written and spoken); ability to draft analytical and project documents in clear and understandable language, in English; a distinct advantage and French an asset • Strong communication skills and ability to work in an international team, cultural sensitivity • Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach • Lebanese citizenship at the time of application is a pre-requisite

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