CONTEXT OF THE POSITION

Educo is initiating the process to establish a country office in Lebanon, in response to the growing humanitarian needs and the critical situation affecting children and communities. The Programme Coordinator will play a key role in launching Educo’s presence in the country, coordinating the start-up phase and laying the foundation for impactful programming.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION?

The Programme Coordinator will establish and lead Educo’s presence in Lebanon, managing all phases of office start-up and representing the organisation at national level. Initially acting as the sole Educo staff member in the country, this role requires a high degree of autonomy, strategic thinking, and operational capacity. The Programme Coordinator will serve as the institutional focal point for relations with donors, authorities, and strategic partners, mobilise resources, and foster alliances to implement impactful programmes for children and communities.

FUNCTIONS

Coordinate the legal, administrative, and logistical processes for opening Educo’s office in Lebanon.
Ensure compliance with national regulations and Educo’s internal policies.
Act as the main institutional representative with donors, government authorities, and civil society actors.
Build and maintain strategic alliances from scratch with local, national, and international stakeholders.
Develop and implement a resource mobilisation plan, including donor mapping, proposal development, and negotiations.
Oversee programme implementation with implementing partners, ensuring quality, relevance, and accountability.
Participate actively in relevant coordination forums, working groups, and sectoral networks.
Develop and maintain a Country Strategy for Lebanon in line with regional and global frameworks.
Provide regular progress reports and strategic recommendations directly to Head Office.
SUCCESS CRITERIA

First 12 months (to be confirmed and ‘fine tuned’ with the person chosen):

Educo’s Lebanon office is operational with basic management systems in place.
Key institutional relationships initiated with donors, authorities, and coordination platforms.
Oversee programme implementation with implementing partners, ensuring quality, relevance, and accountability.
Comprehensive stakeholder and donor mapping completed, with an engagement plan underway.
Active participation in relevant national coordination forums and sectoral working groups.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

University degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in programme coordination or management within the humanitarian and/or development sector.
Proven experience in resource mobilization, donor engagement, and partnership management.
Solid understanding of Lebanon’s humanitarian and development context.
Demonstrated experience in people management.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and representation skills.
Fluency in English and Arabic; French is a strong asset.
Valid driving license required.

If you have the required experience and are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV indicating the following reference "Programme Coordinator – Lebanon 2025" in the subject line.