وظيفة شاغرة: مدير برنامج بناء السلام والاستقرار الاجتماعي للعمل مع SHiFT Social Innovation Hub

Job Description
SHiFT Social Innovation Hub is a Lebanese NGO based in Qobbeh, Tripoli. SHiFT is committed to the socioeconomic revival of the post-conflict neighbourhoods of Qobbeh, Jabal Mohsen and Bab al-Tabbeneh and sees as its vision the social transformation of these neighbourhoods into prosperous, peaceful and cohesive communities
The objective of this program is to contribute to the overall goal of conflict resolution, peacebuilding and reconciliation through the implementation of communal activities, and projects in targeted communities in North Lebanon.
The program manager (PM) will oversee and guide all program activities implemented by SHiFT and partner organizations. S/He will serve as the primary point of contact for the donors, partners’ organizations, Government authorities at national and local levels, and other external parties.

Responsibilities:

• With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure the program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
• Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with SHiFT mission and vision.
• Ensure strong relations are built between SHiFT, partners and relevant Government authorities.
• Oversee the program’s monitoring and evaluation system, coordinate with the MEAL department, and ensure to include MEAL learnings in evolving program plans.
• Ensure coordination with other program managers

Management and Administration:

• Ensure staff compliance with all SHiFT administrative and operational procedures, policies and regulations, as well as applicable donor regulations.
• Manage program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status; review actual financial performance against the budget.
• Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
• In collaboration with the communication department, oversee program communication strategies, including compliance with donor’s visibility guidelines as well as the SHiFT communication plan.

Human Resource Management

• Lead, manage and supervise team members to meet program objectives.
• Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Manage recruitment for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources and Shift board management.
• Develop terms of reference for all program consultants and ensure that they are fulfilling their tasks.

Program Manager Competencies

• These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of SHiFT and are used by each program manager to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Sets clear goals and manages toward them.
• Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders.
• Manages financial resources with integrity.
• Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning.

Program Manager Qualification and Skills

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Development Studies, International Relations or related field required.
• At least 5 years of management experience working with programs related to community-based peacebuilding, social stability or conflict mitigation.
• High communication skills are highly required.
• An experience with UNDP under the Mechanisms of social stability and local development projects is a plus.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to build and motivate teams.
• Experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages is required.
• Patience and flexibility are a must.
• Demonstrated personal accountability and drive to serve others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
• Fluency in written, spoken English and Arabic.