About the role

Background
Job Title: Head of Partnerships and Programmes (HPP)
Base: Beirut and/or Tripoli, Lebanon
Working area: Lebanon
Manager: Country Director
Department: Programs/QM/Fundraising/Partnerships

Learning outcomes / skills
War Child Alliance is an international humanitarian organisation united by the belief that no child should be part of war. Ever. The Alliance works to improve the mental health and holistic wellbeing of children and young people affected by armed conflict, supporting them to recover, continue learning, stay safe and shape their own futures. Its core programme competencies span mental health and psychosocial support, child protection, education and youth empowerment, underpinned by research, advocacy and the development of scalable, evidence-based approaches.

What you will do

General Objective of the Job:
The Head of Partnerships and Programmes (HPP) holds overall responsibility for programme development and Implementation, fundraising efforts, quality assurance, and primarily in the areas of Education, Child Protection, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). The Head of Partnerships and Programmes will work, consult, and collaborate with partners, local and international. The HPP will drive coherence, relevance and effectiveness of War Child’s Lebanon programme, in accordance with humanitarian and sector-specific standards as well as War Child’s mandate and strategy. Developing and maintaining effective and fruitful relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. /global colleagues, donors, UN agencies, clusters and peer organizations) is critical for success in this role.

Position in the Organization:
The HPP reports to the Country Director (CD) for War Child Lebanon and is part of the Country Management Team (CMT). S/he will be working very closely with other heads of departments and the different in-country Programme/Project Coordinators, ensuring smooth and positive cross-departmental collaboration at all levels. S/he will also maintain strong engagement and relationships with clusters and global colleagues with responsibilities in the field of institutional fundraising and programme quality. The Project Managers and Coordinators, the Technical Advisor (leading the Technical Officers), and the Resource Mobilization and Grants Delivery will report directly to the HPP.

Detailed job description/Results Areas:

Programme Design & Resource Mobilization
• Oversee the development of both solicited and unsolicited high-quality project proposals and funding applications, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and alignment with program objectives.
• Oversee the development of new programme interventions, in close consultation with the in-country Project Managers, local partners, ensuring continuous readiness to respond to new funding opportunities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a country fundraising strategy.
• Stay abreast of and scope out potentially relevant funding opportunities and strategic partnerships with support from relevant departments within the organization.
• Oversee the donor engagement plans and the use of tools to monitor progress, with support from the CD and international fundraising teams.
• Ensure clear, effective and efficient workflows, tools and processes are in place.

Programme Quality & Accountability
• Ensure coherence, relevance, and effectiveness of overall War Child’s Lebanon programme, in accordance with humanitarian and sector-specific standards as well as War Child’s mandate and strategy.
• Oversee the design and implementation of War Child Strategy and scaling plans in close collaboration with the Technical Advisor/officers.
• Oversee the implementation of program quality standards, guidelines, and tools to ensure high-quality program delivery across all technical areas
• Provide and coordinates capacity development in the areas of Education, Child Protection/Child Safeguarding, and Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to War Child’s partners.
• Oversee regular needs assessments, lessons learned and evidence to inform programme design, adjustments and implementation.
• Oversee the effective implementation of all partner led projects in Lebanon. Ensure support and capacity enhancement for local partners so project implementation complies with donor requirements including budget management, financial control, accountability standards and reporting.

External relations
• Maintain strong relationships with existing and potential donors, partners, and other stakeholders (e.g. UN bodies), representing the organization in relevant forums and advocating for program quality and development priorities.
• Effectively represent War Child in relevant coordination forums and network bodies, positioning War Child as a partner of choice.
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with War Child’s partners and actively contribute to localization initiatives and capacity development efforts.
• Lead and support the development of external-facing products conveying the nature, quality, relevance and added value of War Child’s programming in Lebanon.

Internal Relations; Management
• Foster an inclusive, safe and motivating workplace that supports staff wellbeing, collaboration, learning and participation in decision-making.
• Lead the HPP department which comprises of the Resource Mobilization & Grant Delivery, Programme Quality, and Project Implementation teams, including direct line management, mentoring, support, staff welfare and performance management for the direct reports.
• Work closely with other department heads and Project Managers/Coordinators to actively contribute to positive interdepartmental relationships and dynamics.
• Serve as a member of the Country Management Team, contributing to strategy development and high-level planning, problem-solving and decision-making.

Your profile

Education level: Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree

Education field: master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as international development, humanitarian affairs, social sciences, public health, education, project or programme management, development studies, human rights, or business administration.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum five years of senior management experience in the humanitarian/development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in writing project proposals for a wide range of donors.
• Experience with running, supporting and/or managing programmes in conflict-affected or other complex environments, including activities in at least two of the following areas: Education, Child Protection and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support for children and their caregivers.
• Knowledge of – and affinity with – programmes designed to enhance the psychosocial well-being of children in humanitarian/development contexts.
• Proven track-record of working in partnership with local/national actors.
• Sound knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning methodologies, tools and systems in the humanitarian sector.
• Very good understanding of the Lebanon context and its complexities.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent Arabic written and verbal communication skills
• Persuasion and motivation skills, ability to convince and mobilize others.
• A successful track record in initiating, cultivating relations with – and securing support from – a wide range of institutional donors.
• Strong networking skills; ability to maintain good working relationships with partners, donors and other external as well as internal stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a varied, fluid and demanding workload and meet deadlines.
• Affinity with War Child’s mandate, mission and core values (Impact, Creativity, Inspiration and Integrity).

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications CV and cover letter by October 13, 2026. We are reviewing submissions on a rolling basis, interviews may take place before the application deadline, and the position may be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. Therefore, early applications are strongly recommended.