Project Officer - National

Lebanon
Project Officer - National
Organization
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Closing date
20 Jun 2026
Scope of the Work:
The Project Officer will be responsible for ensuring the effective planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities in close collaboration with implementing partners. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the Project Officer will oversee day-to-day project follow-up, ensuring that interventions are timely, compliant with Johanniter’s quality standards and donor requirements, and responsive to the needs of vulnerable populations. The position will also play a key role in strengthening partner coordination and compliance, promoting gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches, and contributing to learning, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project cycle.
Responsibilities:
Strategy and Vision
● actively supports the values of Johanniter and shapes his/her work according to these values
● contributes to the development and implementation of the global strategy of Johanniter International Assistance in his/her area of responsibility
● supports the implementation of the country strategy in his/her area of responsibility in line with the global JIA strategy
Leadership
● actively lives the Johanniter’s leadership principles by fostering trust, embracing diversity, communicating openly, supporting wellbeing, and taking responsibility to contribute to a positive, inclusive, and adaptable work environment
● this is reflected in the day-to-day activities in line with the Code of Conduct and related policies to achieve our goals
Project Implementation
● supports the Programme Coordinator in overseeing project activities in close coordination with implementing partners, ensuring that all interventions are implemented on time, within budget, and in full compliance with donor and Johanniter regulations
● tracks the progress of activities against the approved work plan, compiles regular partner updates, and promptly identifies and reports any delays, challenges, or risks to the Programme Coordinator
● ensures that partner teams understand donor and Johanniter requirements, including technical, compliance, and visibility obligations
● ensures the quality and timely implementation of project activities by supporting partner and field teams in donor-compliant planning, monitoring, and reporting processes, including the development of implementation plans, progress tracking tools, and documentation of achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. Plays a role in following up with the procurement of project-related goods and services, ensuring compliance with GFFO and Johanniter procedures and coordination with logistics and finance teams
● ensures that the cross-cutting thematic areas of gender and inclusion are effectively streamlined in project implementation
● drafts high-quality narrative reports and reviews partner financial reports to ensure completeness and compliance
Monitoring and Evaluation
● in coordination with the PMEAL Department, monitors partner progress, collects data, and verifies activity implementation
● supports partners in conducting needs assessments, baselines, and post-activity monitoring
● contributes to results tracking, data quality checks, and learning documentation (case studies, success stories)
● participates in joint partner review meetings, lesson-learning workshops, and donor monitoring visits
● supports the establishment and functioning of community feedback and response mechanisms (CFRM)
Partnership Support and Management
● supports the Programme Coordinator in maintaining collaborative relationships with project partners
● participates in partner coordination meetings, activity planning, and partners’ reports submission
● collects and organises lessons learned and supports the Programme Coordinator to share approved good practices with partners
● identifies capacity gaps and supports organization of training and coaching sessions on project management, reporting, or thematic areas
● maintains the reporting calendar, sends reminders, and checks basic completeness, aligned with donor and Johanniter requirements
Budget and Compliance Monitoring
● support the monitoring process of partner expenditure plans against budget allocations and activity timelines
● supports financial verification processes to ensure compliance with donor and Johanniter procedures
● alerts the Programme Coordinator to any deviations, risks, or underspending and propose corrective actions
● follows-up with financial documentation required for GFFO reporting and audits
Quality, Management
● supports adherence to Johanniter’s and donors quality standards, including gender-sensitive, inclusive, and protection-oriented approaches
● promotes the application of do-no-harm, gender equality, and conflict sensitivity principles
● collects evidence and lessons learned and contributes to internal learning sessions and donor reports
● promotes the integration of innovation and best practices across project components
Safeguarding
● contributes to maintaining a respectful and inclusive working environment where all staff, volunteers, and community members feel safe and valued
● promotes and models appropriate behaviour in line with Johanniter’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies
● collaborates with relevant teams to support prevention, awareness, and response efforts related to safeguarding and misconduct
Safety and Security
● stays informed about the local security context and supports monitoring efforts to assess risks and changes in the environment
● contributes to the development and regular updating of safety and security protocols in coordination with the designated security focal point
Coordination and Representation
● participates in relevant meetings, i.e., co-design workshops, project inception and closing meetings, quarterly feedback and review meetings, project implementation meetings, partner reflection meetings etc
● facilitates and participates in information sharing among Johanniter staff & partners
● takes an active part in global workgroups and Community of Practice (CoP) meetings
● coordinates closely with Finance, Logistics and PMEAL teams to ensure coherent planning, procurement, spending and reporting
Documentation and Information Management
● maintains organised key project files on the server, updates the documents, and archives files and reports in line with Johanniter standards
Professional Qualification and Experience:
relevant qualification in humanitarian aid, development studies, Public Health, Nursing, Nutrition or other relevant qualifications (s) from an accredited academic institution
Experience
at least 2 years of relevant work experience in humanitarian assistance or development organizations
practical experience in working with partner organizations
experience in nutrition, health (including MHPSS), protection or emergency response.
demonstrated knowledge of the application of MEAL concepts in project planning and management
demonstrated experience and skills in project management cycle
strong understanding of principled humanitarian action
knowledge of national and international guidelines including SPHERE and CHS is an advantage
Skills
excellent communication and reporting skills in English and Arabic.
strong writing skills in English
proficiency in MS Office; experience with digital MEAL tools is a plus.
strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
willingness to travel and work in remote, rural locations if possible
culturally sensitive, self-driven and proactive, and able to work in complex environments.
Team player with a positive work attitude
Lebanese nationality is required
How to apply
If you are interested in this consultancy opportunity and believe your qualifications align with the scope of work, please submit your CV to the following email address:
recruitment.mena@thejohanniter.org
Please ensure that the subject line of your email is:
Project Officer - National (LEBANON)
Job details
Country
Lebanon
Source
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe
Type
Consultancy
Career category
Program/Project Management
Years of experience
3-4 years
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How to apply:
If you are interested in this consultancy opportunity and believe your qualifications align with the scope of work, please submit your CV to the following email address:
recruitment.mena@thejohanniter.org
Please ensure that the subject line of your email is:
Project Officer - National (LEBANON)