View Vacancy - CSSF Programme Support Officer
The British Embassy in Beirut has a vacancy for the position of CSSF Programme Support Officer, Grade – B3 (L).
Objective:
The UK Programme Team at the British Embassy Beirut will deliver over £100m of programmes in Lebanon over the next three years. We focus on improving security, increasing community stability, and promoting long-term reform. Much of what we do is externally visible, and generates high-profile media moments for the Ambassador and visiting Ministers. The Programme Team is a fun, hard-working team. We work with partners as big as the UN agencies, right through to small and local NGOs. Our impact stretches from the streets of Beirut, to the Lebanese-Syrian border.
The Programme Support Officer will work directly to a programme Head to help manage projects funded by the Embassy, with a focus on stabilisation, security, and peace building. Your role will be outward-facing and fast-paced, but carry with it necessary project and programme administration. You will therefore demonstrate your agility in responding to project-needs and fielding requests from London and implementers, often to short deadlines.
You will see the impact of your work in the news and on the ground across Lebanon.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support management of projects funded by the Embassy, with a focus on security, stabilisation and peace building, to ensure that they deliver results and value for money, and ensuring that all reporting tasks are completed (including quarterly reports and annual reviews and other transparency requirements).
• Coordinate with project implementing partners to ensure effective and timely programme management processes. Liaise with London to fulfil reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain a strong network of Civil Society Organisations/NGOs/INGOs and donor contacts and use these to identify potential project partners.
• Assist the team in identifying new projects and drafting and designing project bids and project budgets.
• Provide support to Programme managers, representing the Programme team at external meetings and provide high quality reporting and feedback from such events when appropriate.
• Planning and delivery of visit programmes for staff and senior officials.
Key Competences required for the job:
• Seeing the Big Picture - Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.
• Collaborating and Partnering - People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
• Making Effective Decisions - Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgment, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice.
• Delivering at Pace - Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. For all staff, it’s about working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.
Essential:
• Excellent communication skills in English (both spoken and written) and flexible team player
• BA in social science, International Relations, International Development or any related field
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in programme or project management, preferably with international donors/INGOs in support of stabilisation, peace building and/or security.
• Excellent team working capabilities
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook and the internet)
Desirable:
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic
• Post-graduate level education with a background in Development or Conflict Prevention
Working Hours and Remuneration:
Conditioned working hours are 40 hours gross per week. The Embassy is committed to ensuring that you are able to maintain a suitable work-life balance. Leave entitlement is 20 days (pro rated) plus 14 public holidays.
Some flexibility in working hours will be permitted subject to negotiation and agreement. The successful candidate will be required to attend set weekly meetings and some internal and external events possibly after working hours.
The embassy offers a competitive remuneration package in line with local labour law (including transport, family, education allowances, and medical insurance coverage). Specific training and mentoring for the role will be provided for the successful candidate.
Application Process:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents when applying online.
1. An updated Curriculum Vitae
2. Please provide examples of performance in each competency on the motivation section of the online application form.
3. A covering letter stating why you feel you have the necessary skills to perform well in the above role.
*** (Applications that do not include the above information will be rejected).
All applications must be received before 23:55 (Beirut Time) on 24 February 2018.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90 day probationary period. Interviews will be held at the British Embassy Beirut Office. Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment/interview will be contacted.
The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
Candidates must ensure that they are eligible to work and reside in Lebanon.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Lebanon employment law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
