Lebanon: Norwegian Red Cross - Country Manager, Lebanon

Country Manager Lebanon

Norwegian Red Cross is a member of the world wide Red Cross Movement working in the fields of relief and assistance and the development of sister Red Cross societies. Norwegian Red Cross has established regional- and country representations, to ensure proximity to key partner Red Cross / Red Crescent societies as well as donors and international partners.

We are now seeking a Country Manager for Lebanon to be based in Beirut.

The Country Manager is the overall responsible for Norwegian Red Cross supported programmes in the country. He/she represents the organization vis-à-vis the Lebanese Red Cross National Society, The ICRC, The IFRC, other Partner Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies working in Lebanon, the Norwegian Embassy and international donors and organizations present in the country.

The position reports to the Middle East & North Africa Regional Representative of Norwegian Red Cross, based in Beirut.

Main responsibilities• Overall management of humanitarian programmes in the country, ensuring that project planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting is carried out in a timely and appropriate fashion in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross and our donor’s requirements, formats and standards

• Ensure close cooperation and coordination with the Lebanese Red Cross, providing guidance and support on programme development, quality assurance, management and admin/finance.

• Monitor the implementation of programmes, ensure quality of programmes and application of recognized standards

• Provide guidance to the composition and development of the Norwegian Red Cross programme portfolio

• Maintain and ensure efficient communication and coordination with the Regional Representative

• Monitor political, socio-economic and humanitarian trends

• Maintain communication with the Norwegian Embassy and other relevant international and national actors in Lebanon

• Develop new project proposal in accordance with strategic plans and contribute to the application processes to NORAD, MFA, EU and other donors

• Budget holder for the Norwegian Red Cross office in Lebanon

Qualifications and Personal Skills we are looking for

• A Master degree in social or political science, extensive and relevant field experience can compensate for the lack of a relevant university degree

• Experience in OD and/or Health programs.

• Desirable RC/RC experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in programme management including program design, implementation, monitoring and reporting

• Minimum of 5 years in senior management / representation position

• Experience in strategy development/implementation, finance and risk management, people and performance management

• Excellent level of oral and verbal English is required, commend of Arabic or French is an asset

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent cooperation skills in a multicultural environment

• Demonstrate an understanding of the socio-political situation of the region. Experience in working in the Middle East is an asset

• Professional experience from the RC/RC movement is an asset

We offer

• A meaningful job in the world's largest humanitarian organization

• Salary/benefits according to the Norwegian Red Cross’ salary system and relevant qualifications

• Contract period: 24 months (with possible extension)

• Family posting: Yes

Other

• Driving License Class B1 is a requirement

• This is considered an expat position; Lebanese Nationals are therefore not eligible to apply

Application deadline is 06.11.2016

To apply, please go to the Norwegian Red Cross' webpage https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1212&ProjectId=143778&DepartmentId...