Find out more about the organisation at www.Trócaire.org
Trócaire works through national and local partners in Lebanon and Syria delivering an integrated humanitarian & development programme that includes the provision of basic assistance, food security, livelihood, and protection assistance and strengthening social cohesion within conflict affected and displaced communities. As a partnership agency, Trócaire works with a portfolio of national and local partner organisations to strengthen their capacities to deliver humanitarian assistance and implement development-oriented programmes in a way that ensures compliance with international standards.
Requirements
Trócaire is seeking to recruit a Head of Programme Development & Quality (HoPDQ) to be based in Beirut, Lebanon to support local partners in Lebanon and Syria. As a member of the Country Management Team (CMT), the Head of PDQ is responsible for driving cross-functional engagement in the development and delivery of Trócaire’s Country Strategy Plans in both Lebanon and Syria, developing annual plans and reporting on results. They are responsible for ensuring development and delivery of high quality, evidence-based, innovative programmes in all contexts, that contribute to Trócaire’s Global Strategic Plan.
The Head of PDQ ensures that a robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) system is in place, that the country office engages in the collection and use of evidence and that this is shared across the organization, and that reliable data is used for decision-making.
The Head of PDQ supports strategic positioning with donors and partners and leads on programme and project design to ensure that the country office strategies can be delivered in line with Trócaire’s programme framework, Localisation agenda and a gender transformational approach.
As a senior leader in the country office, you will play a representational role with the government/authorities, donors, partners, peer agencies, and others.
As one of the most senior staff in the Country Office, the Head of PDQ must demonstrate the qualities of agile leadership. S/he plays a key role in defining and pursuing the strategic direction for Trócaire’s programmes in Lebanon and Syria, ensuring the relevance, coherence, safety and impact of our programmes in all contexts. This is a challenging role requiring an individual who can work with complexity and multiple tasks at one time. It demands dedication to demonstrating outcomes for communities at risk, experience in integrated programming and a highly motivated leader. You have specific oversight for ensuring that programmes demonstrate thematic excellence in contributing to Trócaire’s Global Strategic Plan.
The Head of PDQ will report to the Country Director in Beirut and will lead, develop and empower an experienced, committed and hardworking team of 9. The Head of PDQ will directly line manage four Programme Managers including the MEAL Manager, and a Humanitarian Response Coordinator. The Head of PDQ will work closely with the Business Development & Grants Manager, Finance Manager, and HQ/global technical advisors.
This is a two-year fixed-term contract, renewable, based in Beirut, with frequent travel to programme locations in Lebanon and Syria. The contract includes a six-month probation period.
For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.
Strategy, Planning and Reporting:
Programme Development, Quality, and Learning:
Programme Oversight and Risk Management:
Advocacy, Partnerships and Localization:
People Leadership:
Representation and Senior Management:
Essential Requirements & Skills:
Other duties:
Safeguarding Program Participants-Children & Adults
Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our Programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. More information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies available here.
Diversity and inclusion
We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.
Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.
Diversity and Inclusion statement available here
Benefits
The job opportunity will be offered, initially, on a fixed term contract of Two years and is based in Beirut, Lebanon (Hybrid Modality)
Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.
Closing Date: 12:00 PM (local Lebanon time) on 28 June 2026
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