Program Coordinator (INT10305)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have 5 years of experience managing humanitarian and development programmes ?

Do you have experience in leading and managing multi-sectoral teams working in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment?

Do you have proven programme management experience, including planning, monitoring, evaluation, budgeting, financial management, and report preparation?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

The purpose of the position of Programme Coordinator is to operationalise Oxfam’s vision for Lebanon, leading on the integration of sectors of humanitarian and development work, ensuring programme quality, community participation, good partnership relations and coordination. The position is accountable for all the programmatic, management, program development, influencing and partnership aspects of programmes in Bekaa. As a key role within the Oxfam Lebanon Country programme, the position will be based in Zahle, with regular travel to programme sites. He/she will oversee effective management and relationships with relevant external stakeholders, provide oversight over projects, including financial and program quality oversight, contribute to preparing and developing high quality proposals and concept notes, review and approve progress and donor reports, and enhance internal and external learning and representation.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Maintain an up to date understanding of the humanitarian situation in relation to Lebanon and ensure that programme teams have access to relevant, up to date information.
• Maintain an analysis of the overall context and use this to inform interventions, adjusting strategic direction and informing strategic decisions accordingly.
• Support the implementation of Oxfam’s country strategy – including ensuring coherence, standardized approaches, programme quality and good partnerships with local civil society in line with the Country Strategy.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Support team and partner risk analysis related to programme activities before and during implementation and provide strategic steer on amending activities and approaches where necessary.
• Support the development and implementation of national programme evaluations, learning events and specific programme related research activities.
• Support in mainstreaming gender throughout Oxfam Lebanon’s humanitarian work.
• Operationalise aspects of the nexus approach, capturing synergies to deliver long-lasting results.
• Contribute to program design, incorporating lessons from projects, emphasizing innovation, nexus and partnership approach.
• Support in identifying strategic partners and engaging with them.
• Provide specialist humanitarian advice and support the implementation of Oxfam’s humanitarian programme interventions and approaches in Lebanon with focus on nexus.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.