We're Hiring: Head of Programs Department
CIS College - Beirut - Lebanon
Position Overview
CIS College is seeking an experienced and results-driven Head of Programs Department with a strong background in NGOs, donor-funded projects, and program management.
The successful candidate will lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs focused on capacity building, vocational training, employability, entrepreneurship, and community development.
This role requires strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience managing funded projects, coordinating with donors and implementing partners, and ensuring compliance with project requirements and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Management
- Lead and supervise the Programs Department and its team.
- Develop annual work plans, program strategies, budgets, and implementation schedules.
- Oversee multiple programs and projects, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of targets.
- Ensure alignment between program activities, CIS College objectives, and donor requirements.
NGO & Donor-Funded Project Management
- Manage projects funded by international and local donors, NGOs, and development organizations.
- Coordinate with donors, implementing partners, and relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, grant agreements, budgets, reporting requirements, and project deliverables.
- Contribute to proposal development, concept notes, project design, and funding applications.
- Monitor project implementation and ensure accountability, transparency, and effective resource utilization.
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with NGOs, international organizations, donors, public institutions, and private-sector partners.
- Identify partnership opportunities and potential funding sources.
- Represent CIS College in coordination meetings, networking events, and relevant external activities.
- Develop partnerships that support training, employment, entrepreneurship, and community development.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Establish monitoring and evaluation systems to measure project progress, outcomes, and impact.
- Define and track key performance indicators and project targets.
- Prepare timely narrative and progress reports for management and donors.
- Identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure accurate documentation and maintain organized project records.
Budget & Team Management
- Monitor project budgets and expenditures in coordination with the concerned departments.
- Supervise team members, assign responsibilities, and evaluate performance.
- Coordinate training sessions, workshops, capacity-building activities, and other project events.
- Ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to approved work plans and budgets.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an asset.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in NGO program management, project management, or development projects.
- Proven experience managing donor-funded projects and coordinating with funding agencies and implementing partners.
- Experience in project proposal development, grant management, budgeting, and donor reporting.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks and project performance indicators.
- Strong leadership, team management, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Fluency in Arabic and English; French is an asset.
- Familiarity with the NGO and development sector in Lebanon.
Key Competencies
- Program and project leadership
- Donor relations and grant management
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Partnership development and networking
- Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL)
- Budget control and compliance
- Team leadership and performance management
- Results-oriented approach and problem-solving
