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THE LEBANESE ASSOCIATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA/ ORDER OF MALTA LEBANON 

ABOUT US

The Order of Malta Lebanon has been operating in the health and social welfare sectors since 1957. It manages a network of 60 projects serving the most vulnerable populations, across the Lebanese territory including primary healthcare centers, mobile medical units, elderly day care centers, hosting centers for the differently abled and projects for the displaced and refugees as well as an agro-humanitarian project within the catchment areas of its centers.

The Order of Malta Lebanon has developed a comprehensive multi-annual program to strengthen its social, agricultural and health services as well as its structures.

In this framework, the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta / Order of Malta Lebanon is looking for experienced

Consortium Lead 

LOCATIONS 

Head Office – Badaro 

SUMMARY 

The Consortium Lead manager is responsible for the overall coordination, governance and performance of the Dutch Embassy-funded Agri-Food Systems Programme implemented by the Order of Malta Lebanon (OML) in partnership with other entities.

The role ensures effective coordination among consortium partners, promotes collaborative planning and decision-making, and oversees programme implementation in line with donor requirements, consortium agreements and OML policies and procedures. The Consortium Lead serves as the primary coordination focal point between partners and the donor, ensuring timely delivery of programme objectives, quality implementation, risk management and effective communication throughout the programme lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Consortium Coordination and Governance

·         Lead the day-to-day coordination of the consortium and facilitate effective collaboration among all consortium partners.

·         Coordinate Consortium Steering Committee meetings, Technical Working Groups and other governance mechanisms.

·         Monitor implementation of consortium decisions and agreed action points.

·         Ensure compliance with the Consortium Agreement, governance framework and partnership principles.

·         Promote collaborative problem-solving and facilitate resolution of implementation challenges between partners.

·         Maintain effective communication and information sharing across consortium members.

Programme Management

·         Coordinate the implementation of programme activities across all consortium partners.

·         Monitor progress against approved workplans, milestones, logframe indicators and deliverables.

·         Identify implementation risks, delays and bottlenecks, and propose mitigation measures.

·         Coordinate programme planning, review meetings and adaptive management processes.

·         Support partners in maintaining implementation quality and consistency across all programme components.

·         Ensure programme implementation remains aligned with donor expectations and strategic objectives.

Donor and Partnership Management

·         Coordinate meetings and field visits. 

·         Ensure timely submission of high-quality narrative reports and required programme documentation.

·         Coordinate partner reporting and consolidate programme information.

·         Build and maintain strong working relationships with consortium partners and external stakeholders.

·         Facilitate effective engagement with government institutions, private sector actors and technical partners.

Compliance, Risk and Financial Oversight

·         Monitor compliance with donor regulations, consortium agreements and OML policies.

·         Maintain and regularly update the programme risk register.

·         Coordinate programme amendments, workplan revisions and budget reallocations as required.

·         Work closely with Finance and Awards & Grants teams to monitor budget utilization and expenditure trends.

·         Support preparation for audits, donor reviews and compliance assessments.

·         Ensure timely escalation of programme risks and compliance issues.

Monitoring, Learning and Knowledge Management

·         Coordinate programme performance monitoring in collaboration with the MEAL team.

·         Review programme indicators and implementation progress to support evidence-based decision-making.

·         Facilitate learning events, after-action reviews and documentation of lessons learned.

·         Coordinate the development of programme success stories, case studies and knowledge products.

·         Ensure donor visibility requirements are implemented across consortium partners.

·         Promote continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and innovation.

Representation and Strategic Engagement

·         Represent the consortium in coordination meetings, technical forums and donor events.

·         Strengthen relationships with relevant ministries, development partners, research institutions and private sector stakeholders.

·         Identify opportunities to strengthen consortium collaboration and future partnership development.

·         Support strategic positioning of OML and the consortium within the agricultural development and food systems sector.

·         Contribute to the development of future funding opportunities and consortium initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree in agriculture, Engineering Rural Development, International Development, Business Administration, Project Management or another relevant field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex development or humanitarian programmes.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience coordinating consortiums or multi-partner programmes.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded programmes, preferably with institutional donors such as the Dutch Embassy, European Union, GIZ, AFD or similar.
• Experience in agricultural development, food systems, value chains or rural livelihoods is highly desirable.
• Experience in partnership management, grants management and donor compliance.
• Strong program and consortium management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership management abilities.
• Strong strategic planning and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of project cycle management and results-based management.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Experience using project management and reporting tools is an asset.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Working knowledge of French is considered an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly send your resume to recrutement@ordredemalteliban.org specifying the position name in the subject by October 30th, 2026

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.