Job at Lebanese League For Women In Business
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Role Summary
The Executive Director is responsible for translating the Board-approved strategy into operational plans and ensuring effective execution to achieve the growth, sustainability, and impact of LLWB.
The role includes strengthening organizational systems, internal management systems, and accountability mechanisms that support effective delivery of the Board’s priorities.
The Executive Director leads the LLWB team, expands the association’s reach and membership base, secures and develops donor-funded projects, and ensures alignment between strategy, operations, and impact.
The role also covers the day-to-day management of LLWB’s institutional operations outside programs, including staff management, budgeting, procurement, administration, financial controls, internal policies, compliance, and implementation of approved management standards.
Key Result Areas, Main Accountabilities, and Tasks
Execute the Vision and the Strategy
• Promote and uphold the organization’s values and culture across all operations
• Develop annual operational plans aligned with the Board-approved strategy
• Conduct annual performance reviews and propose strategic adjustments for Board consideration
• Review KPIs, analyze performance, and take corrective action
• Prepare and present quarterly performance reports to the Board
• Report regularly on strategy execution and risks to the Board
Ensure Association Growth
Growth in Funds/Projects/Clients for Gender Audit
• Secure funding, projects, and clients for sustainability while diversifying funding sources
• Proactively identify, develop, and bring new donor-funded projects
• Develop and implement fundraising plans aligned with Board-approved targets
• Monitor fundraising results and report progress
• Build and strengthen relationships with donors and partners
Growth in Resources
• Assess staffing and resource needs across programs and core operations.
• Prepare staffing plans and job descriptions for Board review and approval, where required.
• Recruit, onboard, supervise, and manage LLWB staff and consultants in line with approved HR policies, budgets, and delegation of authority.
• Monitor team development, capacity building, workload distribution, and performance.
• Lead the day-to-day management of LLWB’s institutional operations.
• Apply sound management standards and Board-approved policies across administration, finance, procurement, HR, IT, assets, and records.
• Oversee office operations, vendor relations, contracts, service providers, administrative records, and internal coordination.
• Establish and maintain internal processes for approvals, documentation, reporting, filing, and segregation of duties.
• Ensure that operational decisions are documented, traceable, and aligned with approved budgets and governance rules.
• Coordinate with the President, Secretary, Treasurer, and relevant Board committees on governance, reporting, financial follow-up, General Assembly preparation, and institutional requirements.
• Ensure that procurement is conducted according to approved procurement policies, donor requirements, value-for-money principles, conflict-of-interest rules, and proper documentation standards.
• Oversee procurement planning, quotation collection, supplier comparison, contract documentation, purchase approvals, and payment requests.
• Maintain proper records for procurement decisions, contracts, assets, deliverables, and supplier performance.
• Escalate exceptions, conflicts of interest, budget deviations, or compliance risks to the Board or relevant Board officer.
Ensure Association Good Performance
Organizational Structure and Team Performance
• Review and update organizational structure to ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities
• Oversee development and updates of Terms of Reference (TORs)
• Track team KPIs and deliverables and implement performance management systems
Operational and Systems Performance
• Oversee implementation of operational plans
• Ensure cost-saving and efficiency initiatives
• Oversee accounting, reconciliation, and financial control systems
• Ensure appropriate digital systems are in place
Members, Partners, and Beneficiaries
• Monitor member satisfaction
• Support the organization of the annual General Assembly by the Secretary
• Ensure systems for member recruitment and onboarding
• Ensure partner and beneficiary satisfaction mechanisms
• Oversee member engagement activities and regional initiatives and events
Advocacy, Communications, and External Engagement
• Implement advocacy aligned with Board-approved positions
• Coordinate advocacy initiatives with partners in line with priorities
• Develop and oversee communications strategy
• Oversee strategic initiatives including social enterprise and gender audits
• Oversee branding, communications, digital presence, and public relations
• Build the organization’s profile through media, public speaking, partnerships, and advocacy
• Act as a key spokesperson for LLWB
Ensure Financial Prosperity
• Develop financial plans and budgets aligned with Board-approved strategy
• Maintain coordination with finance functions and Board Treasurer
• Review financial reports and monitor cash flow
• Prepare budgets and financial projections
PS. The board may amend or expand the scope of responsibilities to meet the evolving needs of LLWB.
Competencies Required
• Leadership, communication, negotiation, financial & fundraising skills
• Project and organizational management skills
• Gender sensitivity and knowledge of NGO landscape in Lebanon
• University graduate with 12+ years of experience with 5+ years in executive or senior leadership position working with NGOs and supporting entrepreneurs
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents to [email protected] in separate files, mentioning in the subject of the email: “Executive Director"
