Programmes Coordinator

Employer: SOS Children's Villages Lebanon

Contract: Full time position

Location: Jisr El Bacha

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Programmes Coordinator works with all programmes staff help ensure that a high quality of care is provided to children through programme development, proposal writing, reporting, research, advocacy and capacity building. the position is located in the National Office and reports directly to the National Director. The position does not have any direct reports but works closely with SOS Children's Village Directors, SOS Mother and Aunts, and Family Strengthening Programme Coordinators as well co-workers in the Fundraising and Finance Departments.

 Tasks and Responsibilities include:

·         Proposal writing as related to development of new programmes and fundraising. Proposals can be presented both internally (within the SOS Children's Villages federation) or externally depending on type of programme and potential funding opportunities.

·         Regular reporting on programmes- This includes collecting statistics on activities and number of beneficiaries for semester reports (FBC, Child Protection, Education), activity reports for PSA donors, contributing to the annual report, etc

·         Within the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, leading advocacy work and carrying out related necessary research.

·         Elaborating and synchronising strategies and programs relating to the recruitment, training, evaluation and on-going development of SOS Mothers and SOS Aunts

·         Coordinating with the National Director and the SOS Village Director to offer adequate pedagogical support according to the needs of each SOS mother

·         Organising SOS Mother Training Program to ensure that SOS mothers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high quality care and enable the development of the children in their care.

·         Maintaining and further developing the existing partnership between SOS Children's Villages Lebanon and the Ministry of Social Affairs

·         Main point of contact for the Regional Office for all issues related to general programming as well as family based care, child protection and advocacy.

·         Promoting SOS Children's Villages' mission and values in external forums

Experience required: 3 to 5 years

Education degree: Masters Degree   Field of education: Development, Project Management, Social Work, Humanitarian Work or related field

LANGUAGES

Arabic: Very Good English: Very Good French: Good

Submission guidelines: To apply to this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to jobs@sos.org.lb with "Programmes Coordinator" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

Cover letter required? Yes

CONTACT INFORMATION

Charbel Aoun

HR

Email: charbelaoun@sos.org.lb

Fax: 961 1 499808