WORK CONTEXT

CESVI has been operating in Lebanon since 2001, officially registered with local authorities since 2014. It is currently active in Beirut, Bourj Hammoud (Metn), Baalbek, Saida, and the areas of Nabatiye and Hasbaya. The local team consists of 9 permanent staff and a roster of over 30 data collectors and outreach workers

CESVI strategy in the country focus on education in emergency and economic development. This new proposal builds on CESVI’s work in Baalbek and Saida and is co-designed and implemented with local partners Mousawat (with centers in Baalbek and Saida) and Nabad (active in Baalbek, Saida, Zahrani, and South Lebanon), offering emergency and child protection services.

In the field of economic development, CESVI has carried out vocational training projects funded by UNICEF (2019) and the EU-funded “Youth Empowerment for Social Impact” (2020–2022), promoting the growth of social enterprises. The ongoing project “WASTE or RESOURCE?” is currently supporting 20 waste-sector businesses in Saida, Hasbaya, and Tyre through entrepreneurship training and infrastructure improvements aimed at reducing environmental impact and enhancing market competitiveness.

In the education and child protection sector, CESVI has supported approximately 1,715 students through the rehabilitation of four schools—including solar panel installation and the removal of architectural barriers—within the projects “Resilient Education” (2019–2020) and “Education 4 Future” (2022–2025), implemented in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and Baalbek. Additionally, over 1,000 children benefited from Cash-for-Education to support transportation and received psychosocial assistance.

In response to the humanitarian crisis, and as part of “Education 4 Future – Phase 2“, CESVI began emergency operations in October, distributing over 150 hygiene kits to shelters in Bourj Hammoud, and delivering Psychological First Aid and Psychosocial Support through its protection team. Additionally, Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) was provided to 89 displaced families in Baalbek.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The collaboration will start by the end of Sept-Oct 2025.

The main duty station will be the Country Office in Beirut, with frequent field visits to all Lebanon if the security conditions allow it.

The person will report to the Head of Mission.

TASKS

–Ensure that project activities are implemented on time and according to the approved project documentation

o Definition and implementation of project activities

o Monitoring of project activities and identification of necessary amendments, in accordance with the HoM

o Coordination with project partners for the activities to be implemented; drafting of MoUs to be submitted to HQ for revision (Legal dept) and authorization of signature (Area Manager officer)

o Coordination with other PMs, for project implemented in the same area to avoid duplication and overlapping and promote synergy of intervention

o Ensuring the correct filing of project documentation

o Financial management, procurement procedures and purchases related to the assigned projects, in collaboration with the local administrator and under the supervision of the HQ accountants for the correct allocation of costs.

o Management of project donors’ relations, in coordination with the HoM

o Drafting of reports and submission of documentation to the donor (through the HQ) ensuring the achievement of the expected results foreseen in the project document for the related period

o Ensure proper filling of project documents

o Management of the relation with project’s stakeholders, involving the HoM when strategic for CESVI work in the country

o Contribute to the definition of the internal procedures manual

o Efficient management of the office, goods and means

o Coordination with HQ and HoM for visibility activities related to the assigned projects

–Human Resources management

o Coordination of CESVI and partner’s staff assigning specific tasks and objectives to ensure the achievement of the goal of the project, according to MoU provisions.

o Local staff selection and training according to the project’s activities and in compliance with applicable procedures and safe recruitment procedure

o Direct coordination of project’s staff in agreement with the HoM recommendations, ensuring alignment with administrative and security matters

–Implementation of Safeguarding policies –Adult at risk/Child Safeguarding/PSEA

o Ensuring compliance with CESVI Safeguarding Policies and full implementation of Safeguarding measures within his/her area of responsibility throughout the projects activities

o Local mapping on legal, social welfare and safeguarding/child protection arrangements and local pathways for referral

o Preliminary assessment of potential safeguarding risks and periodical review

o Development of project complaints and feedback mechanisms (PCFM) in accordance with CESVI PCFM Guidelines

o Development of adequate tool for communicating with children/adults at risk and communities on safeguarding risks and safeguarding concerns reporting mechanisms

o Organization of adequate capacity building, training, mentoring and advice to project staff, partners, volunteers and other associates

o Local staff behavior appraisal with relation to ethical and relevant standards

–Development of CESVI presence in the country

o Participation in sectorial clusters, sharing periodical update with HoM

o Support in analysis and needs assessments for new projects

o Contribute to CESVI’s strategy on the field

o In coordination with the HoM and the HQ, contribution to donors’ relations and promotion, through meeting and presentations of new donors’ acquisition, both through taking active part to forums and workshop and through direct organization of ad hoc meetings

REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• University degree or post graduate degree preferably in Social Sciences or Political Sciences or equivalent experience in international cooperation
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in INGO environment in management,
• Previous experience working with AICS
• Previous experience with the management of Programme based Mission
• Familiarity with the following sector: education and protection
• Experience of working in protracted crises
• Solid knowledge of NGO procedures, approaches and operations
• Knowledge of project cycle management
• Ability to produce timely project proposals and high quality narrative reports
• Knowledge of the main humanitarian / development donors, with particular reference to AICS
• Knowledge of effective financial and budgetary planning and control, especially under AICS rules and regulation
• Proven experience in personnel management and in capacity building of National/International staff
• Solid capacity in managing a variety of internal and external relationships, especially with partners, and acting effectively as an integration team member
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and diplomatic skills
• Strategic thinking and innovation
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative, resilient and able to work independently.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively
• Capacity in networking and build effective partnerships with local stakeholders
• High level of IT skills (Office package)
• Fluency in English

DESIRABLE

• Prior experience in Lebanon or Middle East
• Knowledge of Arabic

WE OFFER

• 6-month COLLABORATION CONTRACT (renewable)
• Salary: €3.200 – €3.400€ gross/month
• House allowance: €600
• Health insurance
• 1 round trip flight each 12 months

SAFEGUARDING

CESVI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners.

CESVI commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process performance.

HEALTH SAFEGUARDING

CESVI pays particular attention to safeguarding the health of all the human resources of the Organisation. Therefore, in order to protect its staff, an assessment of their suitability for the position in each mission is carried out before departure. Such assessment is done by the Occupational Doctor of the Organisation, who will also examine the vaccination coverage.