Program Manager (Armed Violence Reduction/Risk Education)

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis. DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in Protection (with a specific focus on Gender Based Violence, Child Protection and Legal Assistance and a strong emphasis on capacity building of partners), Economic Recovery (Livelihoods and Basic Assistance) Mine Risk Education, Accountability and Effectiveness of the Response through Coordination and Analysis of Referrals nationally and looking into further engagement into the Social Stability sector through adapted DDG Armed Violence Reduction Programming. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat. 

About the job

The Armed Violence Reduction and Risk Education Manager (AVR/RE M) is responsible for the coordination, management, development and representation of DRC/DDG risk education and AVR programming aiming to reduce the threat posed by mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW), improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and AVR programming targets risk and protective factors that appear to increase or reduce the likelihood of community tensions and armed violence.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Represent DDG Risk Education and AVR programs and attend all relevant for a meetings in order to strengthen DRC/DDG’s position in the sectors. Lead DDG’s operations in the area of operation
• Foster relationships with government authorities, national and international organizations and other relevant stakeholders, in addition to maintaining close working relationships with donors, nurture current partnerships and lead negotiations for further partnerships.
• Line manage program staff ensuring inter-department co-ordination by enabling an effective team through result oriented management systems, providing leadership, on-job capacity building and designing staff development strategies.
• Provide regular analysis on the context and humanitarian situation in the area for the development of project proposals and safety assessments;
• Building on regional and global DDG tools, lead the development of risk education tools and methodologies and ensure active contribution from the global DDG team to their development;
• Ensure overall provision of and adherence to DRC/DDG policies, procedures, guidelines, systems and standard practices, including commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standards;
• Planning and conducting Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Risk Education Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) surveys.                    
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for DRC/DDG staff, beneficiaries and assets by ensuring the local security procedures are up to date and SOPs are being followed in line DRC/DDG policy, promoting regular staff training, providing safety and security analysis, recommendations and follows-ups.
• Comply with internal and donor reporting requirements, contribute to, and provide quality assurance of external reports from area of operation;

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a university degree with advanced training/courses either in education, international relations, development studies, or other related field.  Moreover, we also expect the following: 

Required

• Minimum 5 years’ management experience, overseeing AVR / humanitarian Mine Action programmes in complex and volatile environments
• At least 3 years’ of experience in People Management
• Proven experience in developing communications products (i.e. risk education material), strategic development and program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Practical financial, HR and administration management experience with knowledge of budget development/management and finance documentation, tracking and archiving;
• Proven communication skills and report writing skills is a must
• Fluency in written and spoken English essential

Desirable

• Experience in fundraising is advantageous
• Experience with Armed Violence Reduction / community based peace building programming is advantageous
• Arabic advantageous

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: 1 year, renewable upon performance and funding
• Band F
• Duty Station: Beirut (roving Lebanon)
• Start date: August 2019

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Internationals or Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk. 

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.

Closing date for applications:  16th of July 2019

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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