Human Resource and Operations (HRO) Officer

About Us: 

Triangle bridges the divide between policymaking, research, and the media. Our work aims to transform complex and detailed information into compelling messages that generate lasting, positive impacts in the communities we work in and the partners we work with.

Badil (The Alternative) is a Triangle initiative committed to restoring the media’s crucial function of upholding political accountability. Launched as an online publication in early 2022, it aims to help foster a richer, more inclusive, and informed democratic discourse in Lebanon. Through on the ground research, analysis and media monitoring, Badil tackles both longstanding and emerging policy issues, holding political leaders to account and offering alternative perspectives and policy options to the prevailing dominant narratives.

As a growing organisation, Triangle is looking for highly motivated individuals whose expertise and innovative ideas will help further our mission. We work in a multilingual, highly collaborative environment, with staff distributed over multiple time zones and countries. As such, we seek colleagues who can manage projects independently and deliver exceptional results. In return, we offer unusual autonomy and opportunities for growth. If this sounds like the team you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Position Summary: 

The Human Resource and Operations (HRO) Officer is responsible for managing the components of Triangle’s operations alongside upper management. The primary responsibilities of the HRO Officer will be to ensure that HR, operational, and logistical matters are coordinated efficiently, in line with project resources and business development strategies. The HRO Officer will collaborate with the finance department to manage financial and accounting matters and with the business development department to align operational activities with business strategies. Alongside senior management, s/he will supervise Triangle’s accounting, legal affairs, human resources, project cycles, and the general administration of the organization.

Position Title: HRO Officer

Position Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Reports to: Triangle Directors

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operations & Coordination:
  • Manage operational requirements related to project work plans, technology requirements, and related back-end operations.
  • Provide early warnings of potential under or over expenditures to Team Leaders and Triangle directors.
  • Collaborate with the business development department to align operational activities with business strategies.
  • Coordinate with the finance department to monitor project expenditures and ensure that all activities are financed in a manner that adheres to Triangle’s financial policies, as well as those of various donors.

HR & Administration:

  • Manage payroll and maintain human resource files and records.
  • Develop and maintain HR systems and strategies to improve efficiency and increase retention.
  • Support senior management in overseeing and maintaining all relevant records and documents, including budgets, receipts, and financial ledgers, with assistance from Triangle’s administration staff.
  • Collaborate with the finance department to compile and consolidate standard financial documents on a periodic basis.
  • Coordinate with external stakeholders, such as banks, lawyers, auditors, accountants, and local authorities.

Logistics:

  • Coordinate the organization of office logistics and manage relationships with external stakeholders, alongside Triangle directors.

Qualifications

  • A combination of bachelors and (preferably) graduate degrees in human resources, business administration, operations management, accounting, finance, or related fields.
  • Experience working with UN/NGOs, ideally incorporating business development, operational strategies, human resources management, project management, budget management, cash flow management as well as reporting, editing, and writing.
  • Experience compiling work plans, and managing international grants.
  • Experience managing budgets using IFRS accounting standards is highly desirable.
  • Experience drafting and/or contributing to grant proposals is highly desirable.
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • High-level proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) required, while knowledge of Arabic is highly desired. French, Farsi, and Turkish are assets.

Package

  • Compensation is commensurate with experience, including commissions and bonuses for exceptional performance.
  • Part-time and consultancy options are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Qualified and Interested Applicants:

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Triangle is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity across the organisation.