Project Officer

Temporaire, Temps plein · Beirut office

Your mission

Project Planning

Prepare the work plan and time schedules for implementing the project activities
Support the identification and planning of technical skills and requirements to implement the project as per relevant standards

Program Implementation and follow up:

Coordinate and implement day to day activities with stakeholders in field ensuring that technical quality and standards are considered and respected during project implementation
Ensure activities are on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts
Conduct regular field visits to engage directly with participants and partners, assess project effectiveness, and recommend timely adjustments.
Identify challenges and trouble-shoot any unforeseen challenges during the project implementation
Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to relevant stakeholders

Documenting and Compliance

Keep record of all activities documents
Maintain project databases and ensure the data is protected from misuse in line with WC’s data protection policy
Ensure staff awareness of, and respect of, WC’s code of conduct, Integrity and Safeguarding Policy as well as procedures and donor requirements
Prepare insightful, context-specific reports highlighting both progress and operational challenges, proposing realistic solutions
Facilitate and document lessons learned and best practices and share them with relevant teams so they can be reflected in project planning and decision making

External Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

Undertake communication and liaison activities to actively consult and involve participants, key informants, actors, partners and stakeholders in all stages of project design and implementation
Cultivate good relations with key humanitarian actors – local and international, including government authorities, through regular attendance at technical meetings and bilateral meetings
Identify opportunities to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other organizations to ensure our activities build upon - rather than replicate - the work of others
Provide support to partners in project implementation and ensure timely and qualitative implementation of projects by partners
Participate in review meetings with partners, with particular attention given to the relationship aspects of partnership collaboration

Logistics

Contribute to the development of procurement plans
Ensure a proper management and use of the project assets

Finance

Forecast monthly requirements and track project budget
Ensure budget alignment with donor and WCA Requirements
Track Project expenditures and ensure aligning with approved budget
Ensure compliance with financial policies, donor guidelines and internal controls
Prepare and submit Expense Vouchers to the finance department.
Ensure that all supporting documents are in place before submission.
Track submitted vouchers and payments to ensure timely processing.
Work with implementing partners to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance.
Review partner financial reports and support reconciliation with project budgets.
Assist in contract and payment processing for vendors and consultants.

Your profile

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields
Minimum of 3 years working directly with humanitarian programming, preferably within complex emergency contexts
Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork and healthy work environment, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well

What we offer

Location : This role is to be based in one of the following War Child country office: Lebanon.
Applicants must be able to travel between Beirut and Tripoli Offices.
War Child does not offer relocation.
Salary and benefits are in line with your residing country and contracting office, we offer local packages, local T&C's will apply.
Type of Contract :
Local contract with salary and secondary labour conditions based on the in-country salary scale, local T&C's will apply.
Professional Development: Opportunities for capacity building and growth, both within the role and through War Child’s broader network.
Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families affected by conflict, contributing to long-term, sustainable change.
Equal Opportunities: War Child is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting all individuals regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or physical ability.
Workplace Culture: War Child is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace that prioritizes safety and fairness for all individuals. We strictly prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying within our organization

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About us

About us
The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. War Child has a presence in 19 countries: Jordan, Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan, Colombia, Burundi, DR Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Ukraine, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes https://www.warchild.net/

Safeguarding
War Child is committed to humanitarian values, standards and norms and we expect the same from job applicants. War Child is especially committed to safeguarding the children and youth we support and doesn’t tolerate any form of abuse. Because we want to prevent and deter any actions that place children and youth at risk, conduct references are an important part of our recruitment procedure. As part of the selection process, War Child will request standardized references in accordance with the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a recent Criminal Records statement.
The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.

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