Head of Programs Department (NGO Background)

About the role

CIS College in Beirut is looking for an experienced, results-driven Head of Programs Department with a strong background in NGOs, donor-funded projects and program management. The role leads the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs focused on capacity building, vocational training, employability, entrepreneurship and community development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Programs Department, develop annual work plans, strategies, budgets and schedules, and oversee multiple programs and projects to meet targets and donor requirements.
• Manage donor-funded projects from international and local donors, NGOs and development organizations, coordinating with donors, implementing partners and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with grant agreements, budgets and reporting.
• Contribute to proposals, concept notes, project design and funding applications, and monitor implementation for accountability and transparency.
• Build partnerships with NGOs, international organizations, donors, public institutions and private-sector partners, and represent the college in coordination meetings and networking events.
• Set up monitoring and evaluation systems, define and track KPIs, prepare narrative and progress reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, supervise team members, assign responsibilities, evaluate performance, and coordinate training sessions, workshops and capacity-building activities.

Required profile

• 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 proposal development, grant management, budgeting and donor reporting.
• Fluency in Arabic and English; French is an asset.
• Familiarity with the NGO and development sector in Lebanon.

Required skills

• Program and project leadership, strategic planning and implementation.
• Donor relations and grant management, MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning).
• Budget control and compliance, team leadership and performance management.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.