Job Description

Starting date: 1 March 2026

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    • The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) division runs several programmes to prevent, mitigate and resolve armed conflicts in the region. The Project Manager will manage mediation and dialogue processes in Lebanon, establishing backchannels and relationships with conflict parties and international actors, in compliance with HD’s strategic framework and internal procedures and policies.

    Reporting to the Regional Director and functionnaly to the Deputy Regional Director, the Project Manager will have the following responsibilities:

    Key responsibilities include:

  • Strategic Oversight: Develop, implement and periodically review HD’s mediation and dialogue strategy for Lebanon, ensuring alignment with HD’s broader strategic goals. Organise and facilitate retreats with the team to assess progress, risks and opportunities.
  • Programme Management, Mediation and Dialogue Processes: strategic direction and quality control for mediation and dialogue initiatives. Identify, brief, and support mediators and thematic experts. Ensures the effective planning, coordination and quality implementation of activities and budgets. Identify operational and reputational risks.
  • Team Leadership & Supervision: Manage a team of Project Officer, Political Advisors and Support Services. And provide leadership and oversight for advisers and experts.
  • Fundraising and Grant Management: Lead the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy. Manage donor relations.
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning: in coordination with HD specialised team, oversee the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems.
  • External engagement & communication: Represent HD towards donors, partners and national, regional, and international stakeholders. Draft, edit, and validate consistent and quality communication products such as analytical notes, publications, reports.
  • Office and security management in Lebanon: as legal representative, ensure HD compliant running and existence of the office. Ensure regular updating of the security plan for Lebanon. And train HD’s staff and visitors on mission security protocols.
  • Contribution to HD’s Internal Strategic Activities: including peer and strategy reviews, regional and thematic retreats., resource mobilization efforts and Policy discussions in the mediation support field.

    • Technical competencies/knowledge needed for the position (including languages):

  • Relevant university degree (international relations, political science, law, or related field).
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in peacebuilding, mediation processes, or conflict resolution.
  • Project management expertise, with experience in strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong knowledge of Lebanon and regional dynamics.
  • Team leadership and supervision experience in a multicultural environment.
  • Budget and resource management skills, including donor reporting.
  • Ability to engage with senior mediators, conflict parties, and institutional partners.
  • Strong writing and research skills for guidance materials and policy papers.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic required; French an asset.

    • Interpersonal skills needed for the position:

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
  • Adaptability and problem-solving skills.
  • Capacity to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Highly organised and proactive.
  • Strong leadership and management skills,
  • Diplomatic, flexible, culturally sensitive, and capable of operating in politically sensitive environments.

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