Programme Manager

Job Description

Under
the supervision of the Siren Programme Director and Programme Board, the
Programme Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation of a
complex organisational transformation c programme in the Lebanese public
sector.

S/he is will act as Programme Manager for a number of interrelated
projects/programme components and take a holistic view of the programme
including the overall responsibility for planning, resourcing, manging and
monitoring programme implementation.

Under
the supervision of the Siren Programme Director and Programme Board, the
Programme Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation of a
complex organisational transformation c programme in the Lebanese public
sector.

S/he
is will act as Programme Manager for a number of interrelated projects/programme
components and take a holistic view of the programme including the overall
responsibility for planning, resourcing, manging and monitoring programme
implementation.

The
Programme Manager will perform the following functions:

Programme
Management

·Develop
strategic documents concerning programme planning and implementation, such as
policy papers, concept notes, work plans etc.

·Lead
and oversee the programme delivery team ensuring optimization of human and
financial resources and nurturing a culture of results with highest performance
standards.

·Ensure
sustainability, participation and involvement of relevant stakeholders in programme
implementation so that the process is beneficiary centred, inclusive, and
participatory.

·Identify
needs and opportunities for adaptive programming in response to changes in
context dynamics to ensure the project remains relevant to beneficiary needs and
priorities.

Monitoring,
Evaluation, Research and Learning

In
coordination with the Siren RMEL (Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and
Learning) function:

·Develop
monitoring evaluation procedures to report project progress towards outputs and
intended outcomes.

·Ensure
regular and timely reporting to donors on project progress, issues and
mitigation measures.

·Develop
and oversee implementation of a research plan to ensure adequate and updated
understanding of context developments, stakeholder dynamics, conflict
sensitivity, gender and inclusion dynamics.

·Organise
project team sessions for learning and reflection to build on lessons learned
and to deepen the understanding of what works, what does not work and why to
achieve intended outcomes.

Team
Management

Oversee
and support the project delivery team to progress implementation: e.g.,
organising regular progress review meetings and team meetings.

Budget
Management

·Develop,
monitor and update the project Activity Based Budget

·Ensure
appropriate recording and accounting documentation as required by donors and
preparation of required financial reports.

Compliance

Ensure
compliance of project activities with all financial and technical rules,
regulations and procedures relevant to the project implementation (both donor
related policies and national).

Stakeholder
Management:

·Establish
and maintain partnerships with stakeholders (donors, beneficiaries and partners).

·Develop
and conduct presentations about the project for e.g., donor evaluation teams.

·Participate
in project review meetings with donors and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Organisational
Development and Change Management

• Ability to lead and support processes of organisational change and development.
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting.
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects.

Management
and Leadership

·Build
strong relationships with clients and beneficiaries, focus on impact and result
for the beneficiary.

·Consistently
approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

·Demonstrate
openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

·Lead
team effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills.

·Remain
calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.

·Communication
and networking.

·Excellent
oral communications skills.

·Excellent
writing skills, with analytical capacity and ability to synthesize project
outputs and relevant findings for the preparation of quality project reports.

·Maturity
and confidence in dealing with senior and high-ranking members of national and
international institutions, government and non-government.

Education:

• Advanced University Degree (Masters) in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Political Sciences, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of professional working experience, including organisational development and change management
• Experience in conducting needs assessments and programme design
• Experience in project and team management
• Experience in results-based management, monitoring and evaluation