NGO JOBS

World Learning seeks a Project/Office Director for a USAID-funded Participant Training program in Lebanon. Duration: 3 years. Available immediately. Lebanese nationals are highly encouraged to apply. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information, to recruitment4@worldlearning.org. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Thank you.Background: This position will support a technical training and capacity building project in Lebanon. The program is intended to contribute to building the capacity of Lebanese organizations and individuals to act as catalysts for democratic reform, economic growth and social stabilization of Lebanon.

Office Director (Full time position)

The Director will preferably be of Lebanese nationality. S/he will report to World Learning headquarters and be in charge of overall project operations. Job Responsibilities:

 Provide day-to-day oversight and leadership to all programs. Provide immediate project start-up of activities.  Coordinate overall communications with USAID/Lebanon.  Liaise with local partner organizations, facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency.  Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments.  Oversee program administration, implementation, and fiscal management  Provide leadership to overall project operations and reporting, ensuring that a team of core experts are in compliance with donor regulations and local laws.  Oversee the preparation of annual work plans and other USAID reporting requirements.  Regularly update donor on progression of programs. • Ensure that the Mission’s needs are met in the most cost-effective manner possible. • Manage and supervise team of core experts.

Required Qualifications• Master’s Degree in related field.• Min. 10 years of experience in capacity development, 5 of these years in a managerial position.• Experience managing training and organizational capacity building programs.• Solid knowledge of the Lebanese context.• Excellent communication skills.• Fluency in English and Arabic.• Strong team leadership capabilities.• Knowledge or experience with USAID’s HICD model desirable