Lebanon: HEAD OF MISSION LEBANON (M/F)

Organization: Secours Islamique France
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

Asia NGO Jobs Vacancies Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization that intents to help, to bring relief and to protect the lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed conflicts or by economic collapse. SIF is a member of Islamic Relief Worldwide Network intervenes in more than 30 countries around the world through operations of emergency relief, rehabilitation and development. SIF provides its help in respect of the cultural diversity, without any distinction of origin, religion or gender.
In response to the current crisis in the region, SIF is expanding its humanitarian response. In view of this operation, SIF is urgently recruiting a Head of Mission (M/F). The position in based in Beirut (Lebanon).
Missions and activities:? Programme development and management• Coordinate and control all programming aspects with understanding of key outcomes and strategy• Coordinate and control all programming aspects with regards to reporting issues within SIF locations in Region• Monitor and evaluate compliance of programmes• Work with the teams to make sure that programme objectives are maintained • Prepare guidelines and standards, including timely report and data submission• Provide on the job-training on assessment and needs feasibility studies at all locations• Ensure adherence to SIF and Donor reporting/logistical/programme management regulations and procedures• Ensure adequate reporting and documentation on all programme issues
? Logistic and Security• Assist logistics team in preparation and management of procurement plans • Advise & agree on budget and implementation plan• Concert with logistics team compilation of logistics information for donors to ensure timely and correct submission of required documentation• Support the logistics teams to monitor and evaluate safety and security situation and ensure adjustment of plans if and whenever necessary• Prepare and participate in assessments of new projects
? Ressources and Financial Management• Outline the resource requirements for the Support of programmes and ensure that systems are in place for the effective management of resources• Ensure that effective and secure budgetary control of the programme’s finances and expenditures are established and maintained, in line with SIF financial procedures & guidelines• Monitor support project finances on a monthly basis and liaise with HOP/ Regional HOM • Warrant financial reports are provided on a monthly basis to SIF HQ office
? Representation• Make sure that relationships are developed with government and partner agencies • Contribute to the promotion of effective coordination between, Government, UN, NGO’s and other bodies
Profile• Minimum of five years experiences, mainly in senior management role• Significant experience within an international NGO preferably with a focus on emergency and early recovery projects (like WASH, Shelter, Food/NFI distribution, Livelihoods)• Significant knowledge of humanitarian system, institutions and donors• Extensive knowledge and experience of project proposal and report writing • Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically• Proven problem solving and organizational skills, flexible and calm under pressure • Flexibility to operate in unpredictable and remote environments. • Determined hard worker, capable of rapid and quality turn around on a high workload and multiple tasks• Fluent in spoken and written english, french and arabic desirable.Salary:Wages to be defined according to profile + per diem. 6 months to 1 year contract

How to apply Asia NGO Jobs Vacancies:
To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter to: rhp@secours-islamique.org