Head of Base/Programme Manager for BML and Bekaa - Lebanon

Lebanon

Head of Base/Programme Manager for BML and Bekaa - Lebanon

Organization

• INTERSOS

Posted 16 Apr 2026 Closing date 30 Apr 2026

Head of Base/Programme Manager for BML and Bekaa - Lebanon

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title

Head of Base/Programme Manager for BML and Bekaa

Code

SR-34-10164

Duty station

Beirut with frequent travel to Bekaa

Starting date

15/06/2026

Contract duration

6.5 months

Reporting to

Head of Mission

Functional Supervisor

Head of Programme

Supervision of

Project Managers, Protection Manager, MEAL Officer and Security Officer

Type of Duty Station

Non-family duty station

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an international non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 1992. It works towards a world of equality, justice, peace, and solidarity. To achieve this, INTERSOS supports people in living with dignity and safety, alleviating suffering and responding to their needs.

The mission of INTERSOS is to support people, families, and communities in areas most affected by crises around the world, providing essential assistance to populations in life-threatening situations, including those affected by famine, extreme poverty, disasters, and conflict.

INTERSOS began working in Lebanon in 2006 to support populations affected by the Lebanese-Israeli war. Since 2013, it has been assisting vulnerable populations impacted by the Syrian crisis, including Syrian refugees and Lebanese host communities, delivering protection, shelter, WASH, and education assistance. Currently, INTERSOS is responding to the ongoing escalation of hostilities with Israel through emergency protection, shelter, and WASH interventions.

INTERSOS operates from three main bases—South (Tyre), Bekaa (Zahle), and Beirut and Mount Lebanon (Beirut)—as well as a shared office in the North, covering all governorates in Lebanon.

General purpose of the position The position includes two main components: programme management of INTERSOS’ portfolio in the Mount Lebanon and Bekaa areas. This entails overseeing projects implemented at base level, with programme delivery supported by dedicated programme teams (led by Project Managers), and supervising functional roles responsible for the technical quality of programmes (Protection Manager) and monitoring and evaluation (MEAL Officer).In terms of programme management, the Programme Manager is responsible for overall management, including the financial administration of projects, and for overseeing the full implementation cycle, ensuring the achievement of objectives and results.

As part of the mission Senior Management Team (SMT), s/he will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities and emerging needs, contributing to project design and proposal development, and representing INTERSOS in coordination mechanisms/forums at subnational level and with stakeholders at area level.

Any additional tasks strictly related to the role and necessary for the implementation of activities may also be assigned.

Main Responsibilities And Tasks

Programme Management

• Ensures effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes at base level, including the timely delivery of project activities in line with targets set in project documents
• Ensures sound financial management of projects, in compliance with INTERSOS standards and donor regulations.
• Conducts regular meetings with programme and support staff (as needed) to follow up on implementation, review targets against achievements, identify gaps, and define necessary adjustments.

Team Management & Human Resources

• Ensures effective management and coordination of project teams, including coordination across multiple projects within the area of intervention.
• Conducts regular performance appraisals of supervised staff in line with internal regulations.
• Ensures timely recruitment of national staff in coordination with relevant support departments, in accordance with INTERSOS policies.
• Ensures adherence to INTERSOS rules, regulations, Code of Conduct, and ethical values.
• Identifies and proposes capacity-building opportunities for national staff, maintaining oversight and reporting on trainings conducted and attended.