Country: Syria
Specific location: Beirut, Lebanon
Role and Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator manages the implementation and coordination of the designated field projects. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the Medair projects, the Project Coordinator also plays a key role in liaison with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders, team leadership and security.
Project Overview
In response to the Syrian Crisis Medair’s programme is delivering emergency assistance to Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon, and to Syrian IDPs when possible. Projects in the sectors of Health, Nutrition, WASH, Shelter and Cash assistance.
Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Initial Contract Details
Full time, minimum 1 year
Key Activity Areas
Project Management
To complete the application form for this position please follow this link.
We request that you complete all applications on-line here at www.medair.org. Only English-language applications and CV’s will be reviewed. We will not review email applications. Medair does not normally set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled. We review every online application.
Specific location: Beirut, Lebanon
Role and Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator manages the implementation and coordination of the designated field projects. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the Medair projects, the Project Coordinator also plays a key role in liaison with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders, team leadership and security.
Project Overview
In response to the Syrian Crisis Medair’s programme is delivering emergency assistance to Syrian refugees and host communities in Jordan and Lebanon, and to Syrian IDPs when possible. Projects in the sectors of Health, Nutrition, WASH, Shelter and Cash assistance.
Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Initial Contract Details
Full time, minimum 1 year
Key Activity Areas
Project Management
- Oversee the overall implementation of the designated project(s) in consultation with the relevant Project Manager(s) and Partners in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. Where necessary ensure preventative and corrective action is taken.
- Maintain an overview of the regional context with a view to the strategic development of new projects both in current sites and in surrounding regions. This may include baseline needs assessments.
- Support the Country Director in the development and production of new concepts and proposals.
- Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs) and represent Medair at relevant meetings (e.g. state and local government, sector-coordination and security) in order to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.
- Plan and construct the budgets for the designated projects, in collaboration with the relevant Project Manager(s), Partners and Sector Advisors and in accordance with donor guidelines.
- Ensure all personnel related issues for Medair staff of the designated project(s) are carried out in accordance with Medair guidelines. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc. If applicable, work with the relevant Project Manager(s).
- Ensure that project and partner staff receive appropriate and adequate training by providing mentoring and coaching.
- Monitor and review the security status of the area(s) of operation on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies. Make reports, as appropriate, to the Country Director.
- University degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development Studies / Business Administration or a higher qualification in a technical area such as Health/Nutrition, Shelter/Infrastructure or WASH
- Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
- Working knowledge of French (spoken and written) desirable (for use in Lebanon)
- Knowledge of Arabic (spoken) an asset (regional use)
- 2 years post-qualification experience in a management position, preferably in a relief environment
- 1 years post-qualification experience in a complex humanitarian emergency
- Humanitarian programming and donor liaison
- Team-player with good inter-personal skills
- Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
- Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols
- Good report and proposal writing skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of humanitarian / emergency programmes desirable
- Networking and advocacy skills an asset
- Experienced professionals in a relevant field
- Committed Christian
- Commitment to Medair values (faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
- Overseas intercultural experience
- Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
- Working knowledge of French (spoken and written) for French-speaking roles
- Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
- Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Successful completion of Medair Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
- Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
- Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
- A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
- Full briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
- Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
- Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
- Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
- Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)
- Annual leave
- Re-entry allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
- Disability Allowance
- Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing
To complete the application form for this position please follow this link.
We request that you complete all applications on-line here at www.medair.org. Only English-language applications and CV’s will be reviewed. We will not review email applications. Medair does not normally set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled. We review every online application.
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