Project Manager, Lebanon

Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage early submissions.

ABOUT IWPR

Founded in 1991 and operating currently in three dozen countries around the world, the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is an independent non-profit organisation that supports journalists and civil society to help drive change in countries experiencing conflict, crisis, and transition. Our work includes:

• Training and mentoring: IWPR trains and mentors journalists and rights activists to improve their ability to identify and present factual information.
• Providing platforms: IWPR helps local talent establish and strengthen media outlets and civic groups.
• Removing barriers: IWPR works with partners to remove barriers to free expression and citizen engagement
• Strengthening media and civil society: IWPR helps strengthen the ability of media and civil society to speak out.
• Empowering societies: IWPR helps societies find their own solutions.
• IWPR’s reporting has exposed violations, led to political and legal reform, and improved people’s lives.

SUMMARY:

The Project Manager will manage the execution of project plans and relationships with various project stakeholders, ensuring alignment with programme and project goals and objectives, organizational vision and mission, and compliance with donor requirements, particularly those of USG funders. The role involves working closely with marginalized groups in the MENA region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Project Management:

• Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, and budgets;
• Plan, execute, and monitor project activities to ensure timely and within-budget delivery;
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies and procedures;
• Monitor expenditures and budgets to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of resources use.

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster positive and effective relationships with team members, project partners, beneficiaries and other stakeholders;
• Maintain positive relationship with IWPR colleagues and consultants.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Liaise with the MEL Manager and other team members to ensure MEL requirements are met and MEL activities are implemented;
• Ensure that data collection is ethical, accurate and timely;
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Program Director;
• Assist in preparing internal and donor reports as required.

4. Risk Management:

• Monitor the risk environment and actively identify, report and mitigate risks;
• Manage and maintain project risk mitigation plans and logs;
• Ensure adherence to safety and security protocols and IWPR policies and procedures.

5. Reporting

• Work with the MEL Manager to collect and store project data and information;
• Produce periodic progress and performance project report.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably with USG-funded projects;
• Proven experience working with marginalized groups in the MENA region;
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in MS Office Software;
• Excellent command of Arabic and English.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Work Environment:

• This position may require occasional travel;
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed.

Benefits:

• We offer social insurance, health insurance, paid annual leave, sick leave and public holiday leave;
• Benefits will be determined based on the location of the candidate.