Managing Director - LOYAC - Lebanon

Position type: Full time (Monday to Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM + 2 evenings + 2 Saturdays/month)
Duration: 1-year contract (3 months probation period)
Starting date: ASAP

Office Location: Beirut (Sanayeh, Tawfic Tabbara Center)

Job Summary
The Managing Director reports to and is supervised by the Executive Board and responsible for independently conducting the day-to-day operational management and implementation of all activities pertaining to programs. The Managing Director will also research and contact potential funders/donors and will help obtain funding by drafting, editing, and preparing grants for submission. This also includes compiling program related reports and submitting them in a timely manner.
Key Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Planning
- Participate in the discussion on the global strategy of LOYAC Lebanon, and assist in developing the Operational Plans (OP) according to the overall country strategy.
- Offer recommendations to the Executive Board on types of activities to be organized, based on needs assessment of youth at universities in Lebanon (through visits to schools, focus groups, interactions at LOYAC, etc.)
- Develop strategies to reach out for youth at various universities and in varies areas in Lebanon and to involve and motivate youth to take part in LOYAC programs.

Program Implementation
- Lead and supervise staff activities, tasks, and meetings, by developing a detailed action plan and following up meticulously on it.
- Conduct participatory meetings with youth and identify needs? for internships, workshops and community service activities.
- Select based on identified need and Offer professional workshops to previous and new youth participants at LOYAC.
- Design educational and community service program for the current youth.
- Supervise the work of Project Coordinators in identify suitable companies for the Internship Program and suitable NGOs for the Community Service Program].
- Attend meetings with companies HRs and NGOs leaders to develop partnerships.

Evaluation and Reporting
- Evaluate the program activities periodically and identify with the Program committee at the Executive Board the possible re-orientation of the program activities based on new identified needs.
- Monitor the quality of the activities and of the animators’/volunteers practices.
- Identify trainers
- Get the feedback from the companies about Internship program in order to find any area of improvement
- Prepare monthly reports to the Executive Board on the development of the program’s implementations and challenges faced.
- Write the news items for the regional newsletter.
- Issue a monthly newsletter for LOYAC Lebanon.
- Design, compile and write the annual report.

Fundraising
- Identify potential donors and foundations and evaluate potential funding sources.
- Take initiative to build relationships with potential funders including individual community donors.
- Prepare grants/ project proposals and progress reports as required.
- Develop revenue and expense reports for all fundraiser events.
- Submits documents and reports to the Executive Board in a timely manner to meet stated deadlines.

General Duties
- Track problems faced by the center (HR, capacities challenges) and find solutions
- Hire, Supervise, train , guide and evaluate Project Coordinators and Admin Interns.
- Identify any hiring need etc..
- Compile and communicate guidelines for the center based on lessons learned and successes
- Ensure that rules and discipline at LOYAC is setup and followed in a very positive way
- Provide general support to staff with filing, correspondence and errands.
- Organize and implement events increasing the visibility of the center and promoting the impact of the center’s work including media coverage
- Draft success stories for the visibility of the center
- Make sure LOYAC facebook page and group, twitter account, youtube account, and instagram are regularly updated, follow up with the responsible staff member.
- Generate purchase orders for office supplies and equipment.
- Prepare bi-weekly planning and updates to share with the Executive Board.
- Other duties as required by the board.
- To evaluate and monitor the participation rate of the LOYACers in the activities.

Selection Criteria and Qualifications
- A Master’s Degree in Project Management, Psychology, Social Work, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Marketing, Economics, Business or any other related field/experience with interest in non-profit work
- A minimum of 6-7 years of professional experience in leadership and coordination positions, preferably in an NGO-related field
- Fluency in English and Arabic, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of French is an asset
- Training skills
- Writing Skills: writing effective emails and clear and organized reports in English and Arabic
- Computer Skills: word processing and database creation/maintenance
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, persuasion, leadership skills. Effective use of social media (facebook, twitter, youtube, blogs, etc.). Effective email writing and competent telephone skills. Influencer and Charismatic
- Good client interactions skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a leader of a team.
- Knowledge and maintenance of budget control, expenses, and allocations.
- Knowledge of developing a fundraising plan
- Sensitive to needs of youth and ability to exercise judgment and meet deadlines
- Dedication, motivation, drive, ambition, and commitment to the job at hand.

Applications should include:
- A curriculum vitae summarizing qualifications and experiences (please include community involvement and workshops attended and given)
- A motivation letter that reflects your qualifications and interest in the position (no more than one page)
- Three (3) work/academic referee and contact details

Application should be emailed to s.assaf@loyac.org

LOYAC at a glance:
- LOYAC is a nonprofit organization working towards the overall development of the youth in Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan (and soon in Yemen and Ramalla). We design and develop programs to facilitate the professional development and personal growth of the youth. All our programs are either offered for free or are heavily subsidized by us. LOYAC is supported by organizations and businesses that believe in its mission.
- LOYAC Lebanon is currently running 1 major program, the Personal and Professional Development Program, which has three sub-programs (1) Capacity Building program that provide youth with various professional workshops to develop their soft skills and increase their chances to get internships and job offers, (2) Community Service program to encourage youth to be involved and engaged in their communities, and (3) Internship program that aims at connecting current students and fresh graduates with internship opportunities at prestigious companies in their fields. More: www.loyac.org/lebanon

Child Protection Program Manager - International Rescue Committee - Lebanon

SCOPE OF WORK: The CP Manager will be responsible to oversee the overall CP program in one of the governorate. The CP Manager will be responsible of the supervision of the case management and psychosocial activities as well as the operation aspect of the CP program. The Manager will provide technical support to the IRC staff as well as IRC partner. The CP Manager will work in close collaboration with the CP Specialist, the Senior Manager and the Protection and WPE Manager to ensure quality and integrated programs.

Position objectives:
- Manage the CP team in the governorate
- Provide technical and operational support to the CP team to ensure the good service deliveries of IRC CP programs to the beneficiaries.

Who this position reports to:
- Senior CP Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program
- Manage the CP team; ensure that each staff has an updated JD, development of performance review, etc.
- Participate in the recruitment of staff and volunteers
- Ensure the overall implementation of IRC programs
- Ensure that the CM activities are in line with the Case Management (CM) SOP, referral pathway, data protocol and information sharing
- Ensure that the PSS activities are in line with the different guidelines
- Ensure the coordination and cooperation between the CM and PSS team
- Participate and provide feedback to the development of psychosocial material (PSS) adapted to the context and different PSS level for children and for parents
- Participate and provide feedback around the CM material, tools and guideline
- Support and supervise the good delivery of CM and PSS activities
- Identify the CP gateways and coordinate with them for the delivery of CP training, ensure follow up after the training to ensure that the referral system is clear and used according to information sharing procedure
- In collaboration with the CP Senior deputy Manager develop capacity building and coaching plan for the CM and PSS team
- Support in the development of training material for gateways and capacity building of staff
- Facilitate and co- facilitate and conduct trainings and workshops for IRC CP staff, para case worker and gateways
- In coordination with the CP Specialist participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the program
- Participate in the development of best practice and lesson learned in the area of CM, PSS, outreach and mobile team

Grant Monitoring & Reporting
- Revise and compile CM and PSS officer weekly, monthly and quaterly work plans in a timely manner
- Revise, compile CM and PSS officer and compliment weekly and monthly report
- Support the partner monthly and quarterly work plan
- Revise the partner weekly, monthly and quarterly report
- Ensure that all relevant financial documentation is completed accurately as required by IRC finance policy.

Coordination & Representation
- Represent CP IRC in coordination meeting, with donors and other stakeholders
- Facilitate and lead field site-based CP coordination or other response-related meetings, as relevant.
- Maintain positive coordination and relationships with partner and other IRC sector staff.

Other
- Ensure activities are done in accordance with IRC logistics policy and in a timely manner to ensure the successful implementation of programs;
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

Professional Standards
- All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

REQUIREMENTS:
- University degree in law, social work, sociology or relevant field
- Experience in working with children mandatory
- Management experience mandatory
- Experience in working in emergencies preferable
- Five years of relevant work experience in the area of child protection preferably including case management and psycho-social programs
- Ability to develop partnerships, network and attend coordination meeting
- Experience in facilitating trainings/mentoring
- Fluency in Arabic mandatory and conversation and written English needed
- Knowledge of child protection database / CPIMS preferred
- Proficient in Word and excel

LOCATION: Zahle/Bekaa
DURATION: end of October 2014

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Safety and Security Manager - International Rescue Committee - Lebanon

SCOPE OF WORK: The IRC is currently seeking a Security Manager for its Lebanon Program, based in Beirut with at least 50% travel time to program locations. The position will work with the country management team to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate and known to staff. The Security Manager will conduct on site training for staff and facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate security plans, Standard Operating Procedures and Contingency Plans. S/he will provide expert security advice to all levels of IRC staff in the country office including security updates, travel advisories, and incident management. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Operations.

Overall Responsibilities
Safety & Security:
- Undertake ongoing analysis of the context and developments in relation to the security situation.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date context analysis and risk assessment.
- Develop and maintain an incident reporting system in line with IRC policy.
- Maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network and build relationships with key actors to ensure gathering of reliable security information.
- Undertake regular and ad hoc security assessment missions as necessary, in order to gather information and to analyse the overall security situation in existing and potential areas of intervention.
- Support country management to develop a security management system which includes a security management strategy (including detailed acceptance strategy) and plans and which allow for the continuous updating of security measures.
- Provide crisis management support to senior management for incident response, reporting and analysis.
- Ensure that the supporting departments have in place an appropriate system to facilitate good security management.
- To ensure that there is a Fire Safety Plan in place and that quarterly fire drills are carried out.
- To ensure that there are fully stocked First Aid Kits available in all IRC Vehicles, Offices, Warehouses and Guesthouses, at all times.

Specific Responsibilities
Security Analysis:
- Undertake ongoing analysis of the context and developments in relation to the security situation.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date context analysis and risk assessment.
- Develop and maintain an incident reporting system.
- Maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network and build relationships with key actors to ensure gathering of reliable security information.
- Undertake regular and ad hoc security assessment missions as necessary, in order to gather information and to analyse the overall security situation in existing and potential areas of intervention.

Staff Management:
- Supervise the Safety and Security Officers (SSO).
- Assist the SSO in managing his/her workload, the organization of daily tasks and methodologies to be used for security reporting and completion of security assessments.

Security Systems:
- Support country management to develop a security management system which includes a security management strategy (including detailed acceptance strategy) and plans and which allow for the continuous updating of security measures.
- Advise and support Field Managers, the Safety and Security Officer and Country Director with regard to implementation of the security management system.
- Ensure the security management system is in line with existing IRC security policy, protocol and approach.
- Support the Country Director and other senior staff to manage security incidents.
- Provide crisis management support to senior management for incident response, reporting and analysis.
- Ensure that the supporting departments (HR, Administration, Supply Chain) have in place an appropriate system to facilitate good security management.

External Communications:
- Establish a network of contacts with local stakeholders such as government, (I)NGO’s, UN, partners, communities to share and exchange information.

Internal Communications:
- Country Director and senior management staff to inform and co-ordinate on security issues.
- Regional Security Advisor or HQ, if applicable
- Relevant staff in order to ensure that the security management system complements the program and advocacy activities and vice versa.
- Relevant support staff in order to ensure that all logistical, financial, IT, HR and administrative elements of the security management system are in place.

Qualifications and Experience
- Considerable practical experience of security assessment, planning and implementation of procedures in the context of UN or NGO humanitarian operations.
- Proven influencing and negotiating skills with internal and external audiences including in complex and stressful circumstances.
- Proven experience of field based training.
- Ability to advise and support field staff in a consultative manner.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities. Must be organised and efficient.
- A sound understanding of the importance of gender.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
- Willingness to travel at short notice, and often in difficult circumstances.
- Committed to IRC principles
- Arabic speaker with fluency in written and spoken English essential.

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon (with regular travel to the field)
DURATION: 12 months (Renewable)

rouba.trabolsi@rescue.org