Deputy Country Director - Support
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
September 2025. Full-time, 12 months.
Role Summary
Manage the development and implementation of the Lebanon support functions to facilitate the implementation of the country programme strategy. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the support functions of finance, HR, IM-IT – MEAL and programme funding the Deputy Country Director plays a key role in systems development, legal compliance, operational coordination, team culture and team leadership.
Project Overview
The Lebanon programme is a fast-paced programme in an evolving context, involved in emergency response to the recent conflict, the Syrian refugee crisis and the impact of the deteriorating economic and humanitarian crisis across the country on Lebanese communities. Medair has projects in Health, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, Shelter, WASH, Basic Assistance and GIS Mapping, working in governorates across the country. Look at Medair’s work in Lebanon.
Workplace & Conditions
Field based position in Lebanon, in the Zahle or Beirut office with time in other programme locations.
- Lebanon offers a wide range of opportunities for exploring Lebanon’s heritage and nature.
- The team lives in comfortable shared apartments located near the office.
Responsibilities
• Support programme strategy and leadership by coordinating between programme and support teams, developing policies, and strengthening administrative systems.
• Line-manage key support functions (Finance, HR, IM/IT-MEAL, and Funding), ensuring compliance with internal procedures and national legal requirements across operations.
• Oversee security management systems, contingency planning, training, and incident response, in collaboration with the Logistics & Security Manager and field teams.
• Represent Medair externally and contribute to strong partnerships with stakeholders, while promoting open, respectful communication across the programme.
• Develop and coach staff and line managers, building team cohesion and management capacity through supportive supervision and consultative leadership.
Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies
• University degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development Studies / Business Administration or in a relevant technical subject.
• Strong financial management experience, knowledge of Medair financial systems being considered a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written), Arabic a plus
• Experience in management as well as experience in a complex humanitarian emergency.
• Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and CHS Standards.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural setting, preferable in a support role.
Behavioural Skills
• Excellent communicator. Problem solving ability. Good inter-personal and conflict resolution skills.
• Coaching and training skills. Good understanding of cross-cultural issues.
• Strong organisational and time management skills. Good numerical and report writing skills.
• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required.
• Able to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
- Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
- Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.