Project Manager

Location: Beirut, Lebanon (Initially Remote)

Reports to: Senior **Programme Officer, London.

LoE: Full-time

Duration: 24-month FTC

GENERAL FUNCTION

Internews Europe is seeking a Project Manager candidate in Lebanon to lead the in-country implementation of a project that aims to strengthen Lebanese media in their role to protect and promote democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms. The project manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project on the ground, making sure it is on track with the workplan, coordinating with local partners, organizing timely completion of high-quality deliverables and draft regular project reports. The project manager will work with activity-specific consultants and trainers along with personnel from local partners to ensure successful project implementation. The project manager reports to the Senior Programme Officer in London. and will closely coordinate with the Berlin-based Regional Director and London-based M&E specialist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular monitoring of project activities to ensure project objectives are being met.
• Monitor and oversee workplan implementation
• Coordination with local partners and project beneficiaries
• Lead internal and external technical reporting
• Attend and assist in facilitation of project trainings and other events
• Prepare monthly reports to supervisor on all activities in progress
• Lead monitoring, evaluation and learning and adapt program activities as necessary in coordination with the Senior Programme Officer and Internews HQ team in London.
• Collection and analysis of data from program partners and participants
• Communicate with media beneficiaries about trainings and other programs
• Provide financial reports for project activities to HQ
• Participate in stakeholder meetings as requested
• Identify potential local partners in target countries and complete appropriate research on the prospective partner’s business and equipment needs
• Develop relationships with prospective partners, while maintaining existing partners relationships
• Assist in programmatic development and project support for future programmes
• Research and develop new partnerships and funding opportunities
• Carry out research as assigned and in support of ongoing projects and new initiatives

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 to 6 years of project management experience and/or relevant advanced degree
• Excellent knowledge of the Lebanese media landscape
• Ability to work in Beirut, Lebanon
• Ability to multi-task and flexible with changing business needs
• Solution-oriented, pro-active problem solver
• Excellent English language (spoken and written) and communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, reliability, good time management
• Ability to work with colleagues in different time zones
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills required.
• Ability to work well with others, meet deadlines, and respond to changes in priorities
• Teamwork and productivity
• Fluency in English, good command of Arabic (written and spoken).

This position is contingent on funding from the donor and may therefore be withdrawn at any stage in the process.

Recruitment Timeline:

Closing date for the vacancy: 04 January 2021