The Lebanese partner Berytech in Lebanon is looking for 1 Programs manager – apply by 10th November

The programs manager will join the vibrant Berytech team to manage a portfolio of entrepreneurship and innovation programs, targeting Lebanon and the Mediterranean region with the objective to support the creation and development of novel and scalable businesses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB TASKS

Programs And Business Development

Assist the projects lab director in:

• The definition and development of project scope and objectives.
• Research and support in the development of program proposals and business development opportunities.
• Follow up on partnership development.

Assist The Projects Lab Director In The Operational Management Of Programs

• Assist in the management of programs operations with the support of a program’s team.
• Develop program processes and planning including the action plan, budget, timeline, resources, staffing needs, budget requirements, logistics, outreach, format, reporting requirements, etc.
• Oversee and follow up on implementation in coordination with the programs team.
• Manage programs’ requirements in collaboration with the programs’ team and in coordination with concerned departments including planning, execution, follow-up, outreach and mobilization of stakeholders, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain and manage relationships with the programs’ stakeholders including following up with partners, beneficiaries, and donors to understand project requirements, liaise for project implementation and grow the scope of opportunities in the field.
• Oversee and support in producing reporting on the progress and status of projects ensuring that issues are escalated and managed as required.
• Add value and explore opportunities through researching new practices, networks and improving existing tools of the programs in the required fields.

Business & Technical Support

• Assist in the development and management of the programs’ business support activities, in coordination with the responsible team members or external consultants. Activities include and are not limited to: capacity building, coaching and mentoring, technical assistance, innovation boot camps, entrepreneurship training, and events in collaboration with the program’s team.
• Provide access to market and funding opportunities for programs’ beneficiaries in particular sectors by building and developing partnerships with industry players, partners, academia, investors, etc…and running matchmaking events and initiatives in collaboration with the program’s team.
• Support and manage activities for the empowerment of ecosystem players such as business roundtables, training of trainers, advocacy meetings, and business conferences in collaboration with the programs’ team.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and international ecosystem partners, donors, and the community and take part in networking activities and events where relevant.