Overview
The Integrated Protection Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring the quality, relevance, and effectiveness of integrated protection programming implemented through national and local partners. The role leads on the design, implementation, and oversight of interventions that address the diverse protection needs of vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and/or support the design of assessments and situational analyses
- Develop evidence-based integrated protection programme plans
- Ensure all integrated protection programming aligns with inter-agency standards
- Lead and/or contribute to the drafting, review, and submission of concept notes, proposals, and donor reports
- Ensure that integrated protection activities are implemented in a coordinated, phased, and adaptive manner
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and capacity strengthening to staff and partners
- Coordinate closely with partner organisations to strengthen the quality, coherence, and accountability of interventions
- Oversee the effective implementation of integrated protection programmes, including budget management and compliance
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and ensure timely adaptation
- Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems are in place
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, INGOs, and national NGOs
- Actively participate in inter-agency coordination mechanisms
- Strengthen coordination and information sharing across protection actors
- Lead and support the capacity strengthening of staff and partners
- Identify staffing needs and contribute to workforce planning
- Provide regular updates and strategic reporting on integrated protection programming
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in protection programming
- Strong programmatic background with demonstrated experience in integrated protection
- Proven experience in programme design, implementation, and management
- Solid understanding of project cycle management
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the humanitarian and development context in Lebanon
- Integrated protection approaches, including child protection, GBV, PSS, child labour prevention and response
- The donor landscape in Lebanon
Qualifications
• Degree in Social Work, International Relations, Development Studies, or a related field
