Project Manager - AltCity - Lebanon

AltCity are seeking a Media For Human Rights Project Manager.

Main Tasks
- Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of program implementation, development and management.
- Oversee coordination of all trainings, events, and other project-related activities.
- Manage resources and staff related to program, providing guidance and support where necessary.
- Manage recruitment of external trainers or contractors as required. Draft terms of reference and lead selection process.
- Monitor adherence to grant requirements and ensure program continues to achieve proposed results.
- Coordinate with grants management officer to ensure timely submission of project reports (programmatic/narrative & financial).
- Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of all project activities.
- Act as primary program representative to donors, partners, other implementers and external stakeholders.

Other
- Assist in seeking further funding opportunities and developing proposals related to media for social change.
- Identify potential project and/or funding partners.
- Other tasks as agreed with the CEO

Requirements
- 3+ years of project management experience, ideally in a non-profit setting
- Experience in project reporting, monitoring & evaluation, and other donor-relations tasks
- Masters degree in media/communications, social science, management, international development or any other relevant field
- Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to multitask to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A strong understanding of the media and civil society in Lebanon with proven media, Web 2.0 and social media skills
- Native Arabic with fluent English (written & spoken), French is a plus

How to Apply
- Send to work@altcity.me (include the title of the position in your email subject line):
- an updated CV including URLs for all relevant projects and/or social media accounts (personal or organizational) and all contact information
- a cover letter explaining why you are excited about leading this program and why this position is perfect for you!

Deadline 08 February 2013

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Media for Human Rights Project Manager - AltCity - Lebanon

Responsible for managing all aspects of AltCity’s "Media for Human Rights" program. This 1 year program (with possible extension) aims to change the way we make and consume media, by developing its use in Lebanon and the MENA region as a tool to enhance human rights, freedom of expression, and social change through providing media trainings, events, and business/media supports at AltCity. This program is funded by the Netherlands Embassy in Lebanon.

This position is best suited for a graduate with 3+ years of experience of working in civil society or media organizations, with some experience with donor relations and program reporting. Candidates should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for creating change in the community through our program and space!

- Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of program implementation, development and management.
- Oversee coordination of all trainings, events, and other project-related activities.
- Manage resources and staff related to program, providing guidance and support where necessary.
- Manage recruitment of external trainers or contractors as required. Draft terms of reference and lead selection process.
- Monitor adherence to grant requirements and ensure program continues to achieve proposed results.
- Coordinate with grants management officer to ensure timely submission of project reports (programmatic/narrative & financial).
- Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of all project activities.
- Act as primary program representative to donors, partners, other implementers and external stakeholders.
- Assist in seeking further funding opportunities and developing proposals related to media for social change.
- Identify potential project and/or funding partners.
- Other tasks as agreed with the CEO

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 3+ years of project management experience, ideally in a non-profit setting
- Experience in project reporting, monitoring & evaluation, and other donor-relations tasks
- Masters degree in media/communications, social science, management, international development or any other relevant field
- Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to multitask to tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A strong understanding of the media and civil society in Lebanon with proven media, Web 2.0 and social media skills
- Native Arabic with fluent English (written & spoken), French is a plus

Full time position. 45 hours a week (flexible, depending on events and business support activities at AltCity, including occasional evenings and weekends.)

Applicants are requested to send to work@altcity.me (include the title of the position in your email subject line):
- an updated CV including URLs for all relevant projects and/or social media accounts (personal or organizational) and all contact information.
- a cover letter explaining why you are excited about leading this program and why this position is perfect for you!

Deadline: Friday February 8, 2013

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Senior Program Coordinator - ADYAN - Lebanon

International and Interreligious Study Programs. The Cross-Cultural Studies Department at Adyan Foundation is looking for a dynamic Senior Program Coordinator who can contribute to the empowerment of leaders from different key sectors of Lebanese and International society, through the management of trainings, seminars, online courses and other educational activities and resources related to the management of cultural and religious diversity and interreligious relations. These programs will be implemented on regional and international levels. The Senior Program Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing these projects and activities in accordance with their objectives and their Key performance indicators.

- Be Responsible for the planning and organization of the program’s activities that are under his/her responsibility (international training seminars, e-courses, reflection and research seminars)
- Be the main contact point for the donors, the partners, the program’s staff, the web administrator, the consultants and the beneficiaries
- Be responsible for the budget management and control, and the monitoring process
- Lead and motivate the program’s teams and monitor program’s activities and expenditure and coordinate work with experts, consultants, participants and volunteers in the programs
- Identify and ensure close collaboration and coordination with partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results
- Be Responsible for submitting activity reports, meeting minutes and financial reports on regular basis to the internal Management and the donors, and prepare the new funding requests
- Manage local visibility of the program, Communicate with Media and maintain updated the web pages and online platforms related to his/her work in collaboration with the Communication and Media Officer
- Employ resourcefulness in program design, implementation and monitoring, Trouble shoot project problems and Identify and implement creative solutions
- Ensure Program activities comply with the policies and regulations of the foundation and the donors

Reporting relationships and protocol of communication
- The Senior Program Coordinator reports to the Program Manager and to the director of CCSD; he/she participates to regular coordination meetings
- The Program manager collaborates with the Finance Officer for the financial work and budget control
- The Program manager collaborates with the Communication and Media Officer for the program’s communication plans and their implementation
- The Program manager collaborates with the Office Manager for administrative affairs
- The Program manager is part of the Adyan operational team and participates to the CFT (Cross-functional team) meetings lead by the foundation’s CEO.

Requirements
- A university degree (Masters is a plus) in Humanities, Social Sciences or Religious Sciences with interest and knowledge about intercultural and interreligious issues
- A minimum of 3 years work experience in the management of cultural projects in a similar or related fields
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic; French is a plus
- Computer skills (excellent in Office (Word, Excel…), Internet communication and navigation)

Skills
- Leadership and strong capacity for planning and organization
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to work and communicate in an international professional framework and abroad
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team work and a good listener
- Good communication skills
- Ability to take initiatives and be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment
- Ability to quickly learn and understand an issue and to handle unexpected issues

Qualifications
- Personal belief in and support of Adyan’s mission and core values
- Commitment to creating positive environmental, social and cultural change
- Willingness to learn

- Full time job from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday till Friday
- With availability for travel and attending Seminars and meetings abroad
- Salary: High range salary - will be defined based on qualifications and experience

Send CV/resume and a short motivation letter via email to president@adyanvillage.net

Deadline: 31 January 2013

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