Research & Program Manager - NewGen Initiatives

NewGen Initiatives (NGI), a startup nonprofit, is a humanitarian innovation lab focusing on researching and developing programs to address resource barriers for refugee & host communities through the lens of social entrepreneurship. NGI is seeking a Research & Program Manager.

Given the early stage of this organization, you can have an immense impact on shaping it. This involves overseeing research efforts around context, landscape, and innovation as a method to address resource barriers for communities, native and refugee, in Lebanon. 

This role involves recruiting, onboarding, and managing interns and research fellows within our internship program. We hope to recruit US-based and Lebanon-based students for this program to allow for an exchange of ideas and collaboration. We regularly meet and collaborate with local and international NGOs, university institutions, technology/banking companies, multilateral organizations, and communities.

You would be managing program operations, workflows, developing partnerships, and more to our mission. Join us in our effort to address the critical challenges faced by communities while fostering innovation and leadership

Our Location: NGI is legally US-based but with a complete focus on Lebanon, hiring Lebanon-based staff and engaging with Lebanon-based communities and organizations, to understand best practices of supporting the communities. We believe in understanding and supporting existing efforts while collaborating to develop long-term methods of addressing resource inequities. This position is remote.

Our Approach: NGI initiates its work through a fellowship program for students. Fellows partner with refugee-focused nonprofits, conduct research, and develop entrepreneurial initiatives to address local resource challenges while collaborating with local partners. 

Responsibilities:

As the Program and Research Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing NGI's internship program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Program: Assist the Executive Director in program creation and management.
• Recruitment: Lead the recruitment process for interns and fellows, ensuring a diverse and talented cohort.
• Onboarding: Develop and execute an effective onboarding process for interns and fellows, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles.
• Day-to-Day Management: Provide ongoing support and guidance to interns and fellows, ensuring they meet their commitments and make a meaningful impact on refugee communities.
• Research: Collaborate with interns and fellows, supporting their research initiatives, and ensuring alignment with NGI's mission. Generally oversee research efforts, identifying gaps in knowledge and finding and developing partnerships to fill voids. You may conduct research yourself as well. 
• Team Workflows: You will manage team workflows on research and support interns.
• Internship Evaluation: Establish metrics for evaluating intern and fellow performance and provide constructive feedback to help them excel in their roles.
• Lateral Collaboration: Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among interns and fellows, and with NGI's leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum undergraduate degree requirement, Masters encouraged but not required.
• Passion for social entrepreneurship, global issues, and refugee rights.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and excited to meet with new people regularly.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools.

Benefits:

• Contribute to NGI's mission to make a positive impact on local communities, including refugee communities.
• Gain valuable experience in program management and research support.
• Interact with a diverse group of interns and fellows, as well as experienced professionals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, policymakers, and multilateral organizations.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.