Programme Funding Manager

Role & Responsibilities

The Programme Funding Manager (PFM) is responsible for the development of project proposals and report writing, supporting the Country Director with donor relationship management, and researching new funding opportunities. The PFM is a member of the senior management team, manages grant information using Medair systems, and participates in the spiritual life of the team.

Programme Overview

The Lebanon programme is responding both to the Syrian refugee crisis and the impact of the deteriorating economic and humanitarian crisis across the country on Lebanese. Medair has projects in Health, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, Shelter, Basic Assistance and GIS Mapping, working in governorates across the country.

Workplace

Based in Zahle, with regular travel to Beirut for coordination meetings

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details  

July 2024 for 2 years  

Key Activity Areas

Donor Relations Management

• Responsible for developing and writing quality project proposals and reports in collaboration with relevant PMs and support teams (e.g., Finance, Logistics and Human Resources)

• Manage existing and new donor relationships in collaboration with the Country Director

• Maintain an up-to-date analysis of institutional donors, the humanitarian context, and funding opportunities

• Convene the Proposal Development working group in response to Calls for Proposals (CD, PC, DCD, FM, LM, PMs, MEAL, Comms, GSO Advisor, etc.) to plan Medair’s response

• Understand, share and explain donor guidelines for proposal and report development to project teams.

• Represent Medair at meetings, as required.

Communication

• Communicate with partners (donors, embassies, NGOs) to request meetings to raise awareness about Medair

• Develop and maintain good relations with the in-country representatives of current and potential funding partners

• Clearly communicate project report due dates, deadlines, and other information are required

• Collaborate with the Communications Officer about accurate programme information for internal and external communication materials.

• Ensure that all Medair staff have appropriate access to the proposal and report documentation.

• Work alongside partner organisations to develop proposals and reports.

Programme Management

• Assist in the development of the country strategy

• Support the Country Director, Project Coordinator, and Project Managers to develop new project ideas

• Proactively spend time with project teams to gain detailed understanding of the projects, changes and new developments.

Grant Management & Development

• Manage the Project Reporting Schedule to ensure that deadlines are met

• Responsible for in-country project management entries and updates in Portfolio or current Medair system

• Liaise with the Deputy Country Director, Project Coordinator, Project Managers, and GSO staff as appropriate to coordinate the submission of narrative and financial reports

• Maintain document storage systems in an efficient and organized manner to ensure easy retrieval of project documents

Financial Management

• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator, Finance Manager and Project Managers, to monitor project budgets and expenditures.

Quality Management

• Work collaboratively with PMs and the MEAL team to ensure that project implementation is aligned with institutional donor guidelines, Medair policies, and in accordance with international standards, e.g., Sphere, the Core Humanitarian Standards, etc.  

• Work collaboratively with PMs and the MEAL team to ensure that lessons learned from monitoring and evaluation of activities is incorporated into project planning and implementation.

Team Spiritual Life  

• Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.

• Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of the team

• Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

• University degree in Management, Development Studies, Business Administration or relevant field

• Fluent spoken and written English

• Strong writing skills

• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not required

Experience/Competencies

• At least 1 years’ experience in an overseas environment

• An understanding of the humanitarian sector

• Experience in coordinating with donors and government officials

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills

• Excellent organisational skills

• Strong budgeting and financial reporting skills

• Good knowledge of Humanitarian principles, Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standard

• Team player

• Problem solver, dynamic and mature.

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