Capacity Building Manager - International Rescue Committee - Lebanon

Position Overview:
Under the direct supervision of the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Coordinator, and in close collaboration with the WPE Senior Manager and field-based WPE Managers, the Capacity Building Manager will lead the design and delivery of targeted trainings for IRC staff, local partners and community members based on assessment of gaps and needs within the teams. The Capacity Building Manager will also lead the assessment and identification of potential local partners in the regions where the WPE program operates and the development of targeted capacity building plans for each organization.

Job Responsibilities
Training and capacity building:
- Assess capacity building needs within the WPE team and develop location-specific capacity building plans in collaboration with WPE Managers;
- Oversee and support implementation of capacity building plans at the field level, including training, coaching and on-the-job training, in collaboration with the WPE Senior Manager;
- Contribute to the development of a training and capacity building strategy for communities to enhance their advocacy and leadership skills in order to establish community-based protection mechanisms for women and girls;
- Adapt existing training materials to reflect field adaptations and staff skills requirements; modify existing training modules and tools, develop facilitation guides, and train WPE staff as required. Related training topics include: GBV Core Concepts, Case Management and Psychosocial Support, Emotional Support, Understanding Domestic Violence, and Caring for Child Survivors
- Lead the design, planning and facilitation of training workshops and sessions on Women’s Protection and Empowerment for IRC staff and other humanitarian actors;
- Review and adapt existing training evaluation tools to assess knowledge retention and skills competencies of participants and the effectiveness of training methods;
- Submit training reports following each training activity and contribute to routine weekly and monthly reporting, as required;
- Provide on-the-job mentoring to WPE Managers and Senior Officers on WPE technical topics, facilitation skills and relationship building;
- Provide recommendations for follow-up and for future capacity building activities;
- Oversee logistical and financial arrangements for all training activities to ensure their smooth implementation;

Partnership building:
- Revise and adapt IRC partner assessment tools to identify potential local partner organizations and lead assessment and identification process in close collaboration with the WPE Coordinator;
- Lead SWOT analysis and other exercises with selected local partners to identify capacity needs in technical and organizational areas;
- Maintain regular contact with local partners and act as focal point for all communications with local partners;
- Work with local partners to develop realistic capacity building plans for 2015;
- Work closely with the WPE Coordinator to draft a strategy for partnership and capacity building for 2015.

Others:
- Contribute to all WPE team activities, including regular team meetings, planning and reporting processes, monitoring and evaluation of activities, field visits;
- Promote integration of WPE across IRC sectors and programs by regularly liaising with other program teams to identify capacity needs and develop strategies and trainings in response;
- Perform any other duties, as needed or requested by the WPE Coordinator.

Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Social Work, Business, Public Health, Gender Studies, or other related field
- 3-5 years professional experience in social services sector; experience working in sectors including Gender-Based Violence/Women’s Protection and Empowerment, Child and Youth Protection Development, Community Development and Mobilization, or Protection an asset
- Minimum 1-2 years management level experience and/or professional experience in GBV/Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming
- Strong understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls
- Demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating and evaluating trainings and workshops tailored for individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds
- Demonstrated understanding of project management and monitoring and evaluation tools;
- Experience building capacity of local organization in technical and organizational development areas
- Experience in working in partnership with or as part of a network of local organizations, preferably women’s rights organizations, strongly preferred
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic required
- Willingness to travel across Lebanon, including Arsaal and Wadi Khaled, and provide training within communities (including in informal tented settlements)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Flexibility, commitment, patience and a good sense of humor

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon (with regular travel to the field)
DURATION: end of December 2014

rouba.trabolsi@rescue.org