National and local associations

Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to recruitment@jwelfare.org no later than Nov. 19 th, 2014 and include the job name above in your email subject and cover letter. We are looking for an immediate hire. 

The following task must be carried out in cooperation with the Programs Manager and the Country Director of Welfare Association – Lebanon Branch:
 

1. Regular technical and administrative management of the project component(s) to be implemented in Lebanon.
2. Supervise the regular implementation of the activities as scheduled in the project proposal and coordinate the activities directly implemented by field staff/partners.
3. Participate in coordination meetings organized by international and local agencies.
4. Report on the progress of the activities.
5. Support the Programs Manager in identifying and developing new project proposals in the emergency sector.
6. Lead the budget planning and preparation, and control expenditures.
7. Ensure procurement of all requisite materials and supplies in accordance with WA procurement procedures.
8. Supervise and facilitate the implementation of needed logistics for visits, travel, etc.
9. Maintain excellent relations with stakeholders internally and with field staff, partner organisations, volunteers and beneficiaries.
10. Supervise program and project implementation through:

• Maintaining regular contact with field staff, volunteers and beneficiary organizations, and conduct regular field visits to program sites in Lebanon.
• Soliciting and reviewing technical and financial reports from beneficiary organisations/partners, and following up on issues needing further clarifications or additional supporting documents.
• Monitoring the implementation process to ensure the achievement of program / project deliverables in terms of both time and quality.
• Ensuring proper program and project closure including the design and implementation of internal and external program evaluations
• Regular visits (minimum 50% of time spent in the field) to the targeted gatherings to support field-based staff in implementing the various planned activities and monitor activities’ impact.
• Weekly meetings with all project staff to discuss project progress and challenges and review accordingly.
• Collection of photos, attendance sheets, and success stories to document implementation of activities

1. Reporting: Compiling full reports for WA & OCHA according to required formats and procedures.
2. Assist in reporting for other projects funded by external donors when requested.

• Work experience in INGOs in similar roles;
• Familiarity with the PRS and Syrian refugee context in Lebanon;
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian/relief context (desirable);
• Previous community outreach experience (desirable);
• Familiarity with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues in an emergency setting (desirable);
• Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• Driving license
• Experience required: 3 to 5 years
• Education degree: Bachelor Degree

Applicants should submit a resume that highlights the relevant experience;
Please submit the application in English, entitled "Shelter Engineer – Welfare Association” to the following e-mail address: welfarelb@jwelfare.org

• Develop fundraising and networking strategy for the work of KAFA in collaboration with the Director of KAFA;
• Work with Heads of Units and Chief of Finance to translate annual budgets into operational Fundraising plans and targets;
• Identify and secure opportunities for potential donors and sources of income for the different existing and new programs at KAFA;
• Identify opportunities for income generating activities;
• Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions when needed
• Design and write proposals and applications for the different programs at KAFA;
• Manage efforts aimed at raising funds through KAFA’s website and potential membership base;
• Support Director and Heads of Units in maintaining relations with different donors and sponsors;
• Maintain a proposals and donors database;
• Assist in preparing progress and final reports to donors;
• Prepare the annual report of KAFA;
• Regularly liaise with Heads of Units and communications Coordinator for a coordinated strategy.

• Masters’ degree in social sciences, law, or communications or marketing;
• A minimum of five years of fundraising and grant writing experience is required, preferably in the field of NGOs;
• Ability to understand and generate budgets;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Gender sensitivity and knowledge of violence against women is required.

Contract period: One year renewable upon satisfaction of both KAFA and the contracted person.
 
Please send a CV, two references and a motivation letter to kafa@kafa.org.lb, specifying “Fundraising and Networking Coordinator” in the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Project Assistant will provide general administrative, communication and research support for project including:  
• Organizing and maintaining project files and databases
• Handling correspondence and follow-up with outside parties and stakeholders, including mailing, etc.
• Supporting in organizing events, workshops and meetings
• Supporting in producing a variety of documents, reports, and whenever applicable other promotional literature
• Taking notes during working groups and meetings
• Assisting with monitoring project budget and book keeping
• Assisting in research and data entry
• Performing other duties in support of project as required

• Candidates for this position are expected to have the following qualifications:
• High School education or equivalent required, BA in a relevant field is preferable;
• Minimum of four years office experience, with preference in subject matter and or development projects or within non-profit organizations and/or development organizations;
• Good writing and verbal skills in Arabic and English. French is an asset. Preference for a previous experience in note taking during focus group discussions and workshops;
• Good computer skills (including word processing (e.g. Word), spreadsheets (e.g. Excel), e-mail, and browsing the Web;
• Good communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to travel from time to time to the field;
• Good organizational skills;
• Positive attitude, integrity and sensitivity to social diversity.

DURATION OF CONTRACT
Successful candidate is required to work up to 100 days and to start immediately. Schedule is flexible.
APPLICATION
Interested applicants are requested to send their CVs and letter of interest to nell@beyondbeirut.com by February 12, 2014.
Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.

• Represent ILDES interests
• Agreeing project objectives
• Managing the project development from beginning to closure
• Draft project proposals, tenders,  budget, cash flows, organizational charts and schedules
• Be accountable for the project with the donor agency while representing the ILDES’s interest
• Working with the advisory board and stakeholders to complete a project charter outlining the scope, the goals, the deliverables, the required resources, the budget and the timing
• Providing a project schedule to identify when each task will be performed
• Clearly communicating expectations to project team members stakeholders and motivating them dynamically.
• Provide relation  between the Advisory board, the stakeholders and project team members
• Resolving any issues and solve problems throughout project life cycle
• Effectively managing project scope by ensuring any changes to scope are documented and approved with project change request forms
• Determining if external consultants or contactors will be required to complete the project plan.
• Propose recruitment of contractors and consultants and manage appropriate staffing and subcontracting resources according to ILDES and EU procedures
• Tracking and  reporting on project milestones and provide status reports to ILDES, donors and stakeholders
• Leading, coaching and motivating project team members on a proactive basis
• Organizing the various professional people working on the project
• Risk assessment
• Making sure that all the aims of the project are met
• Making sure the quality standards are met
• Using the latest IT to keep track of people and progress
• Monitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained
• Monitor accounting, costing and billing activities.
• Solve all difficulties and problems during all the project cycle.

• Job requirements
• A university degree, preferably in a topic related to the field (Background in project management and/or civil engineering)
• At least 5 years work experience in a similar project
• Familiarity with projects funded by the European Community or similar international donor agencies
• Demonstrated leadership managing teams  
• Strategic, operational and technical management skills
• Rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
• Experience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to elicit cooperation from the advisory board and senior management
• Holder of a driver’s license
• Lebanese national
• Languages: Arabic, English. French is a plus
• Able to relocate in central or northern Bekaa valley
• Organization and leadership
• Analytical skills
• IT skills
• Communication
• Team working
• Diplomacy
• Ability to motivate people
• Management skills

Please send your CV to: ildes@sodetel.net.lb

• To develop and coordinate atraining programand providemodules for training (in Arabic language). Specific topics to be decided in consultation with WA.
• Administer pre and post-tests to enable evaluation of the results of the training and the extent of comprehension of the participants of the principles and practices of CBR
• Transfer knowledge and build capacities among local partners and community for the purpose of developing community partnerships
• Capacity building of local partners in order to transfer their knowledge to persons with disability and their parents
• Organize training workshops and field visits whenever needed according to the training program
• Deliver 50 training workshop days and 35 follow up visits that will include:
• Appropriate application of skills
• Further advice and guidance on problems encountered during implementation.
• Submit information for the dissemination of the best practices in the community
• Provide support to local NGOs and beneficiary communities so as to facilitate the fulfillment of the plan of action and implementation of the local development project selected in a transparent way
• Present quarterly reports
• Present final report and analysis of the training

• Qualifications in CBR
• Ability to submit concise and well written analytical report(s) (including PPTs) on the results of the training
• Previous experience in CBR training

Consultancy fee
Proposals are invited based on these Terms of Reference.
 
Payment schedule
The payments will be made upon successful completion of the deliverables at
agreed milestones.
 
Recourse
Welfare Association – Lebanon Branch reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.

Duration
Jan 2014to Jan 2016 (2 years)

Please send the completed supplier profile form and your offers by email, mail or fax marked CBR training to the following address
Welfare Association – Lebanon Branch
Wata Mousseitbeh, Gabriel El Morr Street, NaseebZouheiry Building, 5th floor, or  Tel: +961 1 303218/307218
Fax: +961 1 319218
Email: welfarelb@jwelfare.org

• Regular technical and administrative management of the project component(s) to be implemented in Lebanon.
• Supervise the regular implementation of the activities as scheduled in the project proposal and coordinate the activities directly implemented by partners.
• Participate in coordination meetings organized by international and local agencies
• Report on the progress of the activities.
• Support the Programs Manager in identifying and developing new project proposals.
• Lead the budget plans, preparation and control expenditures.
• Supervise and facilitate the implementation of needed logistics for visits, travel, etc... .
• Maintain excellent relations with stakeholders internally and with partners and beneficiaries.
• Supervise program and project implementation through:
• Maintaining regular contact with beneficiary organizations and conduct regular field visits to program sites in Lebanon.
• Soliciting and reviewing technical and financial reports from beneficiaries and following up on issues needing further clarifications or additional supporting documents.
• Monitoring the implementation process to ensure the achievement of program / project deliverables in terms of both time and quality.
• Ensuring proper program and project closure including the design and implementation of internal and external program evaluations.
• Reporting:  Compiling full reports to Welfare Association & Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon according to required formats and procedures.
• Assist in reporting for other projects funded by external donors when requested

• Very good command of written and spoken Arabic and English
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office package.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with people from different cultures, and backgrounds and abilityto deal with vulnerabilities
• Experience required: 2 to 3 years
• Education degree: At least BA
• University degree in a field related to community development work (preferably in a field such as social work or education)

Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to welfarelb@jwelfare.org no later than January 15th, 2014 and include the job name above in your email subject and cover letter. Applications received after end of business day on closing date will not be considered.

Welfare Association is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.