Director of Programmes
Location: Beirut, Lebanon The Director of Programmes (DoP) has a primary responsibility for strategic program planning, design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation in line with the Programme Quality and Influencing Approach. The DoP will be responsible for leading, managing, and supporting all Programme, Monitoring and Evaluation to ensure the delivery of quality and integrated programming in line with the Country Strategy (CS), as well as organizational standards, frameworks, and procedures. The DoP is managed directly by the Country Director The DoP is a member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT), and chairs the Quality Programme Team Directly supervises and provides support to the Program Team (Advisors, specialists, managers), , and maintains a close working relationship with the Programme Area teams, if applicable. The DoP oversees implementation of the overall programme and is responsible for compliance and cost efficiency with functional interaction with the operational support departments. (Finance, HR, , Ops/Security, grants/partnerships etc). The position reports directly to the CD on the management of all risks associated with programme delivery including budget, people management, and legal compliance. Facilitate engagement of other managers and staff regarding the Country Strategy to ensure maximum understanding and operationalisation of the Country Programmes. The DoP provides strategic direction that guide the annual budgets in programme areas (PA) for submission to the regional office annually. The role assists the CD in the development and regular updating of an appropriate emergency preparedness plan and ensure that disaster risk management and humanitarian/Emergency work is integrated in Plan International Lebanon programmes. The role is expected to participate in various Development/Humanitarian Networks in Lebanon and region including peer organizations, UN and other local, regional and international fora.
Direct reports – Thematic Leads: Education, Protection, SOYEE, , DRM, Gender , MERL, plus any new emerging sector Strategic planning: contribute to the strategic development and management of programmes that are gender transformative in the country by regular reviews and alignment with the Country Strategy. Key advocacy issues/asks are identified for each Country Programme with the engagement of programme team and CLT and the relevant strategies, processes are designed and implemented to ensure evidence-based influencing. Organisational approaches such as mainstreaming gender equality, resilience and partnership are incorporated across the programmes and projects. Support to quality programmes: high quality, integrated and innovative programs are designed and delivered that have sustainable, measurable impacts on the lives of the children, particularly girls and their communities in programme implementation areas. Clear understanding and experience of gender analysis and gender transformative programming. Knowledge and experience in project cycle management and fundraising Monitor programme performance and budget utilization and advise on corrective measures. Reporting: coordinate the programmatic reporting process, in particular, quarterly and annual reports, to the Regional Hub (RH) including timely submission of all required reports and implementation of follow-up actions and recommendations. The results of M&E and research activities are integrated within the Country Program, Program Areas partners etc. and projects are revised/adjusted accordingly. In collaboration with the programme team, ensure effective and evidence-based advocacy strategies are developed to ensure girls Learn, Lead, Decide and Thrive and specific advocacy asks are integrated in AOGDs. Knowledge and hands-on experience in designing, implementing and evaluation advocacy initiatives and influencing campaigns. Obtain sufficient support from comms/advocacy team. Experienced in administration and implementation of major grants & contracts from institutional donors. Builds relationships with Plan International National Offices (NOs) and donors for sharing and learning so as to highlight impactful projects for scale up and expansion. Support design and negotiation of new projects and engagements with donors. Supports the business development team in line with identified needs, PIL's strategy, and donor requirements and priorities. Provide support in the form of coordination, planning, prioritization, coaching and supervision to all programme staff. Ensures that the program team are operating as high-performance teams and have clear accountability lines. All programme staff understand, adopt and live the Values and Behaviours framework in their daily work and life. Team building and maintenance: establish, agree, communicate and monitor standard of performance and behaviours of the team through Individual Accountability Plans (IAP), and key performance indicators (KPI’s) that are agreed annually, and monitored and updated quarterly. Team members have the necessary skills, training and development to be able to effectively deliver on their roles, as well as provide the needed coaching and mentoring for career advancement. Applications and systems support: oversees the in-country rollout of corporate systems, policies, procedures and applications that contribute to programme quality and efficiency as well as meet compliance standards and donor requirements. Global and regional policies and procedures: oversee the rollout of global and regional policies and ensure compliance to standard procedures. Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures. Ensures that Programme staff are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s policies; Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality are fully embedded in project design, during implementation and as principles applied in day-to-day work of Programme team; Ensures that Plan Lebanon contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. Creating a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent. Holding self and others to account for decisions and impact on others. Working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including sponsors and donors. Actively supporting colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. Coming together with others to create and implement solutions in teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners. Respecting all people, appreciating differences and challenging inequality in programmes and the workplace. Supporting children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. Empowering other staff to give their best and develop their potential. Understanding Plan International’s purpose, priorities, values and approaches in our work context. Adhering to relevant policies, processes, practices and standards, and being pro-active in continuing technical and professional development Articulates the purpose, values, and global strategy to a range of audiences. Can explain how Plan International will deliver on its objectives and communicates the implications for their team. * Understands the purpose, lines of accountability and decision-making capacity for each structural element of the organisati
