Project Officer

Temporary, Full-time · Beirut office

Your mission

Project Implementation and Monitoring

Coordinate and monitor project activities to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
Assist in the development and implementation of project plans and schedules.
Conduct regular field visits to oversee project activities and provide support to field staff.
Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of project activities.
Prepare regular progress reports for the Project Manager and other stakeholders.

Result: Projects are implemented efficiently, with timely and accurate monitoring and reporting.
Coordination and Communication

Coordinate with PQ team to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
Maintain regular communication with project partners, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.
Support the Project Manager in liaising with donors and other external parties.

Result: Effective coordination and communication contribute to the smooth execution of project activities.
Financial and Administrative Support

Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets.
Ensure proper documentation and filing of project-related financial and administrative records.
Support the procurement process for project materials and services.
Prepare and submit bi-weekly administrative and financial reports to the Project Manager.

Result: Financial and administrative tasks are managed effectively, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Your profile

Knowledge and Experience

Degree in Management, Finance, Social Sciences, or a related field.
2-3 years of experience in a similar role within an NGO.
Preferably, experience working with children, refugees, or vulnerable populations.

Skills and Competencies

Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Fluency in Arabic and English.
Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Ability to work well in a team and under pressure.
Attention to detail and cost-consciousness.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.

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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