Programme Team Leader

Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp; South Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking a Programme Team Leader for South Lebanon to oversee field-level implementation of core activities across protection, economic recovery, shelter and site management, and emergency response. The role emphasizes strong people management, operational planning, budget follow-up, and cross-functional collaboration with technical coordinators and specialists.

The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of the South Lebanon context, established

Qualifications

• Strong people management and field coordination experience.
• Knowledge of the South Lebanon context and local stakeholders.
• Ability to translate project commitments into practical field plans and ensure high-quality assistance.

Responsibilities

• Lead field-level implementation of assigned projects on time, within approved scope and budget.
• Coordinate with Technical Coordinators and Specialists for technical quality assurance and guidance.

Skills

People management

Coordination

Field operations

Stakeholder relations

Job description

DRC has been responding to various humanitarian crises in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian, Iraqi and Syrian refugees. DRC received registration from the Ministry of Interior in 2011, and since then has focused primarily on responding to the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon and the resulting impact on Lebanese host community. DRC Lebanon’s focus is to ensure that we are able to respond to critical emerging humanitarian needs whilst improve the living conditions of displacement-affected populations and contribute to the achievement of durable solutions. With an annual portfolio of $12million, and with approximately 200+ staff, DRC is focusing its response in protection and economic recovery (Ec-Rec) sector in Bekka, North Lebanon and Beirut. DRC is also contributing to the evidence base and coordination structures in country through our Evidence Generation and referral information management (RIMs) teams.

About The Job

• The Programme Team Leader (South) serves as DRC’s primary field-level programme focal point in South Lebanon and oversees the coordinated implementation of all assigned DRC programme activities in the area.
• The role may oversee activities across Protection, Economic Recovery, Shelter and Site Management, emergency response, and other thematic areas introduced according to operational needs.
• The post holder is not expected to be the technical specialist for every sector. The role ensures strong people management, operational planning, budget follow-up, compliance, coordination, field-level problem solving, and timely delivery, while working closely with relevant Technical Coordinators and Specialists for technical quality assurance.
• The position requires strong knowledge of the South Lebanon context, established relationships with local stakeholders, and regular field presence. The Team Leader translates project commitments and technical guidance into practical field plans and ensures safe, accountable, integrated, and high-quality assistance. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Programme delivery and technical coordination

• Lead field-level implementation of assigned projects and ensure activities are delivered on time, within approved scope and