Recruiter - International Rescue Committee - Lebanon

The IRC is providing support to hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees as well as Syrians inside their war-torn country. We are currently helping refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Syria. We provide medical and other critical aid, help women and girl.

info@rescue.org

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Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist - World Learning - Lebanon

World Learning has an immediate vacancy for a Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist for the USAID-funded “Expand Your Horizon” (EYH) program in Lebanon. Duration: about 2 years. Lebanese nationals are highly encouraged to apply. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position. Please also provide three professional references with contact information. Only finalist candidates will be contacted.

Background: This position supports a technical training and capacity building project in Lebanon. The program is intended to contribute to building the capacity of Lebanese organizations and individuals to act as catalysts for democratic reform, economic growth and social stabilization of Lebanon.

The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will be of Lebanese nationality. S/he will report to the Project Director and have strong capacities in needs assessment, monitoring performance of the project, and rigorously tracking and evaluating the impact.

Specific Responsibilities:
1. Design
- In collaboration with technical specialists, prepare results frame works, performance monitoring and evaluation plans for new programs/proposals, including indicators, data collection methodologies, measurement tools and analysis and reporting protocols; conduct in-house staff training.
- In addition to project-specific indicators, develop project-wide indicators for each sector and collect, synthesize and report as needed.

2. Monitoring
- Establish project monitoring systems, including overall design, instrumentation, data collection/aggregation, and analysis. Oversee the quality and processing of data collection where required. As needed, work with/train project staff, grantees and local partners in monitoring activities.
- Review, improve and disseminate general project reporting guidelines, for both periodic and final project reports.
- In collaboration with appropriate project and/or technical staff, review project reports (be they quarterly, semi-annual or annual, performance monitoring plan reporting, work plan development, and so on) for quality and to ensure that reports and other project documents capture progress, effectiveness, and impact of programs; ensure that results of report reviews are constructively fed back to project teams.
- Develop internal database, or add to existing knowledge management systems, in order to fully house and capture project successes, results and/or challenges.
- Ensure compliance with program standards expected/required by external oversight agencies.

3. Evaluation
- Develop overall strategy for program evaluation strategies and systems.
- Lead teams for internal or donor-required evaluation. Working with assigned project manager or field-based project directors, design scopes of work, methodologies, time lines, products and deliverables, manage external consultants, interact with donors when needed, review products for quality.

Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to international development and/or social sciences.
- Minimum five years relevant experience in field of M&E.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation design, applied research, indicator development; strong analytical skills; understanding of donor requirements and expectations, particularly the USG is preferable. Excellent oral and written English communication.
- Excellent inter-personal, inter-cultural and teamwork skills, as well as sound judgment and strong initiative, as needed to work independently. Ability to mentor and provide training.
- Good computer skills essential, including Word, Excel, project and database management, statistical packages.
- Lebanese encouraged to apply

recruitment4@worldlearning.org

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Fundraising Coordinator - CCCL - Lebanon

Job Vacancy for a Full Time Male Fundraising Coordinator

- Presentable and organized university graduate above 25 years old with at least 2-3 years of experience in marketing and PR.
- He has good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and is fluent in at least English and Arabic (writing and speaking) and has excellent computer knowledge: specifically in MS Office.
- He is able to work under pressure and is willing to travel.
- He is devoted with a high sense of social responsibility.

cccl@cccl.org.lb

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Project Manager - Mada Association - Lebanon

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the overall implementation of an Education project funded by UNICEF and in partnership with two other NGO’s. The project aims to build a supportive, protective and healthy learning environment for children through empowering school staff, parents, community and Ministry of Education. The project will take place in four schools of Akkar and will continue supporting concerned stakeholders in 4 other schools of Akkar already concerned by similar activities last year.

The project manager will be based in Mada’s office in Beirut with field visits to Akkar.

Internal interfaces
- Executive Coordinator
- Financial Administrator
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
- Project Coordinator
- Field Officers/Coaches

External interfaces
- Donor
- Partner NGO’s ARC and IQRA
- Representatives of Ministry of Education
- School staff
- Committee members
- Parents
- Local community
- Students

Project Management Responsibilities
- Prepare and oversee the implementation of the project as already planned, ensuring the timely delivery of a quality project in close coordination and with the support of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
- Ensure appropriate budget management practices are followed by the three partners and all financial reporting practices are in line with donor requirements in coordination with the Financial Coordinator
- Track monthly financial reports and work to prevent cost overruns and under-runs on projected expenditures
- Identify gaps in funding and plan for resource mobilization to address these gaps to ensure the highest impact possible
- Foresee necessary modifications and establish related communication with funding agency
- Produce progress, interim and final narrative reports to donor and ensure their timely submission; review and approve financial reports provided by the financial and administrative coordinator
- Draft Terms of References, contracts, Memorandum of Understanding, etc…
- Recruit Mada’s project staff and trainers and consultants and monitor their quality of work
- Draft Terms of References, contracts, Memorandum of Understanding, etc…

Partnership Management and Coordination Responsibilities
- Initiate the establishment of a Project Management Unit (PMU) consisting of the most senior staff members working on the project with each of the partner organisations.
- Organize and facilitate monthly meeting of the PMU to report on progress, discuss challenges faced and changes in the operational context
- Liaise with donor, partners and staff and ensure a proper flow of information and communication both internally and externally
- Participate in U.N interagency coordination meetings and NGO sector coordination groups
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits to ensure proper implementation of planned activities

Team Work and Staff Supervision Responsibilities
- Supervise Project Coordinator and support his coordination work with field officers
- Organize monthly meetings with the Mada’s project staff
- Actively support team cohesion and a positive work environment
- Participate in Mada’s coordination meetings

Requirements
- Experience required: 3 to 5 years
- Education degree: Masters Degree Field of education: Master Degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Science or any other relevant field

Send CV while writing the position applying for as a subject to vacancy@mada.org.lb

Deadline Aug-15-2013

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Internship - European Council on Foreign Relations - France

The Policy Fellow will undertake research and develop analysis and recommendations on key political, socio-economic and security issues related to EU policies towards the MENA region. With a strong focus on policy innovation, they will be part of ECFR’s advocacy effort to build coalitions and develop relevant networks. This Policy Fellow in particular will build networks in the MENA Policy community in Paris, France and perhaps also in Brussels, Belgium; and will be expected to help oversee certain MENA Programme projects and activities including the work of specific Visiting Fellows. Responsibilities will be assigned in accordance with strategic priorities as they evolve.

The post will be in ECFR’s Paris Office, France, unless determined otherwise. The Policy Fellow will report directly to the Head of MENA Programme with additional input from the Director and the Editor, as appropriate. A system of peer review ensures active engagement of all policy fellows across the organisation.

Responsibilities
- Undertake relevant research.
- Write reports and policy briefs as well as shorter commentaries, blog posts and media pieces.
- Identify and liaise with relevant external contacts and ECFR Council members.
- Represent ECFR externally.
- Contribute to the the formulation of the programme’s strategy and work plan, and help ensure its effective implementation.
- Strengthen and expand the programme’s policy and advocacy network.
- Contribute to broader policy development and follow relevant discussions within and outside ECFR.
- Help identify and open prospects for financial support.

Experience and skills
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the Middle East and North Africa region.
- In-depth knowledge of EU relations with the Southern neighbourhood and the wider region.
- A track-record of engaging with policy communities in both the EU and the MENA region.
- An ability to develop innovative policy proposals and creative ways of looking at EU policies towards the region and individual countries.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, the ability to devise and lead research projects, prepare detailed reports and briefing papers, setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations on EU policies towards the region.
- The ability to maintain and develop a substantial network of contacts with relevant policy-makers, politicians, experts and others in the region.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Media experience and the ability to present and speak in public.
- A professional working knowledge of Arabic, French and a high standard of written and spoken English.
- The ability to work within a team in a multi-national environment, and to travel frequently.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter specifying primary areas of expertise and intended future work to recruitment@ecfr.eu, with subject line “MENA Policy Fellow”. Please restrict your CV to no more than two pages of A4. Candidates must have permission to work in the UK or France.

Applications should reach us no later than noon 9th August 2013. Please note, due to the large volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Health Educator - ANERA - Lebanon

The position requires the person to be involved in training, informational tools development and community-based activities. The position also requires the person to work in the office (40%) and in the field (60%), mainly in Palestinian refugee camps of North, South, and Central Lebanon.

- Provision of efficient support to the Project Manager
- Design and provide training activities on pertinent health issues and desirable practices,
- Develop health informational tools
- Coordinate and guide community-based activities that address pertinent health issues

Qualifications
- Masters in Public Health, preferably in Health Promotion & Community Health.
- 1/2 years of experience in community-centered health promotion, and health messaging.
- Excellent command of English and Arabic.
- Excellent computer skills.

Desirable:
- Good command of SPSS, data analysis and reporting
- Driving skills

Send CV with a cover letter to anera@aneralebanon.org by Wed Aug 7, 2013.

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Psycho-Social Counsellor - SDC/MADA - Lebanon

The role of the social worker is to help the project assistants to cope better with the problems resulting from the stress of their work with the beneficiaries when registering and verifying beneficiaries. This person should ideally dispose of a toolbox of methods including teaching teamwork, cooperation, and respect for people living in especially difficult situations, to assist the three teams of project assistants who are challenged by working in a stressful environment.

Depending on the available professional background and experience the role of the social worker is to work with the project team in implementing a suitable programme of activities raising the teams’ sensibility for refugees and their hosts in the project area. The social worker will plan and lead discussions that could include issues such as health, violence, rights of the women and children and work with traumatized people in general.

Specific Responsibilities and Tasks:
- To work closely with the project team, in particular the Project Manager and MADA’s Knowledge Management Coordinator, advising on all issues relevant to implementing the project’s regular activities with registering beneficiaries and refugees hosted by them.
- Providing support for the project team to implement regular programme activities, i.e.assist in registrations and verifications of beneficiaries.
- Develop relationships with local authorities such as mukhtars, mayors, imams, teachers, parents, children, and other relevant stakeholders.
Network with other organisations working in the project area (UN, INGOs) and participate in relevant meetings with them.
- Monitoring and evaluation are important responsibilities as well as providing supporting material for reports, including case studies and also produce reports on psychosocial activities undertaken (Maintain case history records and prepare reports).
- Developing and managing a referral system for vulnerable women, children and traumatized persons.
- To accompany the project teams during registration and verification of beneficiaries and support the teams in routine tasks.
- Conducting interviews with beneficiaries and their families to assess and review their situation
- To participate in team meetings
- To organise and facilitate community events and outreach courses (which may be scheduled on evenings and weekends).
- To travel to classes, attend meetings with the communities, and conduct workshops in different geographical locations throughout the project area.

Applicant’s Profile:
- A mature personality, preferably a woman
- Solid professional background in Social Work, psycho-social counselling or related field
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience with refugees/vulnerable populations essential
fluency in Arabic and English (knowledge of French is advantageous)
- Strong computer skills
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient team working experience
- Willingness to live and work in Akkar
- Experience in trainings and facilitation of workshops in typical topics such as human rights, acceptance of others,...

Timeframe
The assignment will commence as soon as possible and be conducted in the framework of a contract with a limited duration to be specified.

Contact information
Lina Abi-Rizk Khoury
Knowledge Management Coordinator
vacancies@mada.org.lb

Deadline: Jul-31-13

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Administrative Assistant (Part-time) - Peace Labz - Lebanon

Partners for Democratic Change International (PDCI) and PeaceLabz are looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant to support the EU funded project “Establishing conflict resilient communities in the North of Lebanon”. Are you an enthusiastic, experienced individual and willing to travel from time to time to the North? Then we would be happy to meet you.

The project “Establishing conflict resilient communities in the North of Lebanon” is jointly achieved by PDCI and PeaceLabz. The administrative Assistant will join the Team at PeaceLabz in Beirut and report to the Program Coordinator at Peace Labz.

Key responsibilities
- Maintain websiteMaintain website
- Attends meetings with PDCI whenever they are visiting Beirut
- Create online communication tool for working group
- Write minutes of Team meetings and other gatherings
- Translate important papers from Arabic to English
- Prepare correspondences
- Provide support and assistance to Peace Labz Team in writing reports, prepare documents and desk research
- Coordinate logistics of meetings and travels
- Report on activities to Peace Labz Program Manager
- Handle office maintenance :coordinate repairs to office equipment, internet , electricity bills
- Order office supplies and monitor inventory
- Keep a proper documentation for files of all projects and staff members
- Ensure all necessary documents are on file and monitored including projects proposals, reports, budgets, contracts, codes of conduct, job descriptions, attendance sheets, holiday and sick leave requests, disciplinary documents and appraisals
- Handle the filing and organization of Peace Labs contracts and financial
- Ensure proper documentation of receipts / invoices
- Ensure that accounting procedures are followed by the team members
- Attend internal regular meetings and prepare Minutes of Meetings (staff meetings, financial meetings…)
- Editing, proofreading, and typing (type and word process documents as needed in Arabic and English)
- Produce mailing labels and reports as requested
- To be in charge of any other duties relating to the nature of the job as directed by the Project coordinator
- Assist the Project Coordinator in office related communication (making phone calls, faxing, scanning, and emailing )
- Handle logistics related to the field such as trainings, meetings and community projects (materials needed, space, accommodation, etc…)

Qualifications and skills
- Strong communication and team work skills
- Knowledge of local laws and regulations
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
- Able to work independently and energetically
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, more than 35 word per minute typing in English/Arabic)
- Good organizational skills and translation skills are a plus
- Experience required: 3 to 5 years Education degree: High School Field of education: Relevant degree or similar education - Relevant experience in similar context
- Part-Time position

Send CV with cover letter to info@peacelabz.org

Deadline Jul-31-13

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Communication Officer - Lebanon Mountain Trail - Lebanon

The LMT Association is seeking a Communication Officer to assume lead responsibility for all external communication. In particular, he/she will implement the following tasks:

Communication
- Administer the LMT Facebook page (post news, remove spam / indecent photos, etc. (biweekly)
- Maintain the LMT website by uploading new information and photos (weekly)
- Setup and manage LMTA’s online blog
- Maintain a supply of LMT printed material and replenish stocks as needed (quarterly)
- Coordinate the production of the semi-annual LMT magazine by working with the lead editor, contributors, graphic designer, and the print shop and collecting the needed write-ups and contributions (EN FR and AR)
- Prepare material for potential sponsors including sponsorship briefs and Powerpoint presentations on an as-needed basis (quarterly)
- Mobilize TVs, radios, newspapers, thematic journals, e-journals, to promote the LMT and its activities and projects (events based)
- Liaise with Lebanese and International Nature Tour Operators organizing trips and events on the LMT (monthly)
- Facilitate the visit of local and international travel writers to explore and write about the LMT in various media channels
- Prepare outreach material for specific LMT activities and programs: i.e. Water Awareness on the LMT, Trail to Every Classroom, etc.

Events Management
- Participate in the planning and the organization of the annual thru-walk
- Plan and organize the participation of the LMT Association in selected fairs and exhibitions incl. Garden Show, Outdoor Lebanon, Jabalna, etc.
- Participate in the planning and organization of other events: LMTA gathering, trail work (clearing and blazing), community work, Corporate Social Responsibility events.

The Communication Officer will report to the LMTA Board, represented by its President or his designee. He/she will work in full coordination with other LMT staff including the Field Officer and the Administrative Officer.

Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team worker
- Language proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English required, French is a plus
- University degree (communication, social sciences, civil society, etc.)
- At least 3 years of experience in communication (preferably in local development and NGOs)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills and good project management skills
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, etc.)
- Prior NGO work is preferred

info@lebanontrail.org

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Education and Youth Officer - Lebanon Mountain Trail - Lebanon

The LMT Association (LMTA) is seeking a full-time Education and Youth Officerto assume lead responsibility for all education and outreach activities implemented by the organization. The LMTA has in recent years worked with several schools (Antonine School, Ghazir; Rafic Hariri High School, Saida; Melkart School, Hazmieh) to promote place-based education. It has started designing a comprehensive, LMT-based education program called “Trail To Every Classroom” that combines classroom and extra-curricular activities to effect behavior change. The program is not mature yet and will need the energy and commitment of an education officer with pedagogical skills.

In particular, he/she will implement the following tasks:
- Coordinate the implementation of the “Trail To Every Classroom” program in participating schools (up to 10 schools per year)
- Coordinate the preparation and production of the “LMT Teachers’ Guide” with input from relevant subject-matter specialists and organizations
- Coordinate other youth and fun-based learning activities on the trail such as shell cleanup, art competition, photo competition, rally papers, etc.
- Report on LMT Association’s education activities by producing short narratives for the semi-annual LMT magazine and website, and by preparing PowerPoint presentation for potential donors and contributors
- Identify opportunities and lead the preparation of short proposals to raise funds for additional youth and educational activities on the LMT
- Promote the LMT Association projects and activities among Lebanese Universities and mobilize students to participate in different events.

The Education and Youth Officer will report to the LMT Board, represented by its President or his designee. He/she will work in full coordination with other LMT staff including the Field Officer and the Administrative Officer.

Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team worker
- Language proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English required; French is a plus
- University degree (education and/or social sciences, behavior change, etc.)
- Ability to meet work under pressure
- Prior school related experience
- Familiar with Lebanese public school curriculum and text books
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

info@lebanontrail.org

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Researcher - Visualizing Palestine - Lebanon

- Carrying out exploratory research into topics, including gathering published reports and summarising key information
- Undertaking focused research into specific questions, including data aggregation and analysis
- Collating, analysing, plotting and mapping data to understand and explain a topic
- Brainstorming story ideas and generating visual concepts with designers and other team members
- Contacting relevant experts and partners to verify and clarify research
- Working together with other researchers, including allocating tasks and reviewing work
- Researching wider context and analogous topics to support a given topic
- Reviewing final visuals to ensure that research is accurately represented

This role will take up the majority of your time. The remaining time will be dedicated
to working with the team on other aspects of VP.

Desired Qualities
- Enthusiasm for information, learning and understanding things
- An eye for a good story. Ability to identify the key facts that illustrate the overall picture
- Ability to think laterally, identifying compelling analogies and unexpected data sources
- Strong interest in Palestine and social justice
- Strong attention to detail and sense for accuracy
- Ability to identify new research avenues, yet to be responsive to input from others
- Ability to work and remain meticulous under pressure
- Ability to identify and apply new tools where relevant

Expected Skills
- Direct experience in analytical research essential. Familiarity with data journalism a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication. Visual communication skills a plus
- Ability to collate information and create charts/maps with standard spreadsheet tools. Knowledge of database and GIS tools a plus
- Ability to work with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Knowledge of design tools such as Illustrator and InDesign a plus
- Fluency in spoken and written English essential. Arabic and/or Hebrew language a benefit
- Ability to work with a team remotely

data@visualizingpalestine.org

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Accountant - Arab Thought Foundation - Lebanon

Arab Thought Foundation is seeking a qualified accountant, for its office in Beirut to maintain the Foundation’s general ledger and process accounting transactions on the system, provide financial information and reports, maintain and reconcile accounts

Roles and Responsibilities
- Maintain the chart of accounts.
- Prepare and record financial accounting entries (such as accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and others) on the accounting system.
- Prepare and record receipt and payment vouchers on the accounting system.
- Maintain fixed assets register and update the accounting system accordingly.
- Record cash and bank related transactions.
- Perform regular suppliers’ reconciliations.
- Prepare statements of accounts when requested by the Chief Accountant.
- Process closing procedures on a timely basis.
- Assist in preparing financial statements, budgets and regulatory filings.
- Document and file accounting transactions in an organized manner.
- Secures financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential.
- Provides financial status information by preparing special reports; completing special projects.

Internal Interaction and Relationships
- All departments

External Interaction and Relationships
- External auditors
- External Suppliers, venders

Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Financial and Accounting activities
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Stress Tolerance

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.Please Note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.

STARTING DATE: Immediate. We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.

Each application package should include the following:
- Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email
- Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
- CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees) – 3pages maximum
- Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)
- Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage
- Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to

Only short listed candidates will be contacted: hr@arabthought.org

Please note that the closing date for applications is May 22nd ,2013

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Finance & Administration Manager - World Learning - Lebanon

World Learning seeks a Beirut-based Finance & Administration Manager for a USAID-funded education project in Lebanon.
Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Theis position will be reserved for Lebanese nationals or residents of Lebanon.
This position will support a project aimed at training English teachers, developing extra-curricular activities, providing schools with ICT equipment and training, and school leadership development in order to enhance student achievement in public schools.

- S/he will report to and work with the Deputy Chief of Party to support her/him in assigned duties and specifically those tasks that relate to financial planning, management and reporting. Major responsibilities will be directed towards managing USAID/Lebanon participant training funds for project participants.
- Establish and maintain financial management and accounting control systems for training expenditures by development objective.
- Provide and/or arrange financial analysis services related to institutional diagnoses, training planning and evaluation.
- Prepare pipeline analysis of the project for USAID/Lebanon
- Coordinate with USAID/Lebanon's Office of Financial Management, as appropriate, regarding the management of U.S. dollars and local currencies.
- Direct the Contractor's cost containment efforts and other cost-effectiveness programs.
- Establish and maintain grant management procedures.
- Manage internal control process, procurement, audit and other administrative functions

Requirements
- M.S. degree in accounting or financial management with 7 years of progressive experience, or B.S. degree with at least 7 years of career/experience equivalent to a Master’s degree.
- Experience with public or private sector management, financial analysis, cost accounting.
- Relevant experience in developing countries.
- Demonstrated capacity to supervise a complex financial management or general ledger system.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage the financial and administration management functions within the broadened results-oriented programming.
- Experience working in Lebanon or critical priority countries (CPC) is desired.
- Must have excellent ability to read, write and speak in English and Arabic

Send CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information, to recruitment2@worldlearning.org.
Only finalist candidates will be contacted.

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Program Manager - ANERA - Lebanon

Deadline: May-06-13

ANERA is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to work with ANERA's Lebanon team in Beirut. The incumbent should have a combination of program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting experience. The incumbent must be able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and work well within a team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Programs implementation
- Prepares and manages work plans and budgets and revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities whether sub-grantees, independent consultants and/ or partners in collaboration with Country Director and team involved.
- Supervises staff and consultants working on the program.
- Manages grants and if needed day-to-day operational aspects of a project.
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting of assigned programs:
- Develops monitoring and evaluation plans.
- Visits project sites and regularly monitor and inspect relevant records of counterpart institutions.
- Prepares reports on site visits and meetings, on project status, on project output and impact indicators, and on special issues as needed.
- Ensures deliverables are achieved and suggests areas for improvement in the program implementation processes.
Reviews the status reports of partners and consultants and holds regular status meetings with partners.
- Monitors activities of other local and international NGOs and coordinates as appropriate to achieve synergy and avoid duplication.
- Developing and participating in designing of new programs:
- Identifies opportunities to develop and expand ANERA's projects and programs, while improving community relationships and benefit, as well as donor's satisfaction.
- Explores community needs in dialogue with staff and community members and corresponding new project ideas in the sector, gathering data as appropriate.
- Participates in concept notes development, proposal writing and project design efforts.

SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE
The incumbent reports to the Country Director in Lebanon. The incumbent is expected to carry out most assignments independently, including resolving most problems, coordinating work with others, and determining approaches and techniques to be employed.

COMPETENCIES AND PROFILE REQUIRED
- Master's Degree in Economics, Business/ Public Administration, Community Development, or a Masters degree in relevant field;
- Minimum of five years of relevant working experience, preferably with NGOs;
- Knowledge and experience in the fields of project monitoring and evaluation;
- Knowledge and experience in program design following logical framework, and proposal writing;
- Excellent computer skills (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in English and Arabic, French is an asset;
- Good reporting skills;
- Good organizational and time management skills;
- Team player and ability to manage a team;
- Ability to travel in the field to supervise projects;
- Ability to work under pressure and commitment to operate in challenging environment;
- Valid driving license.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Interested applicants are requested to send their resume, their letter of intent, to anera@aneralebanon.org by May 6, 2013 latest. Please include in email subject - Applying for Program Manager Job Opening – [Name of candidate]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Education Coordinator - Save the Children - Lebanon

Deadline: May-07-13

Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, South:

Objectives of the role include
- To promote the Rights of children in Lebanon, to education in a protective and inclusive environment in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child through cooperation with the Ministry of Education as well as local and International organizations and institutions.
- To create and maintain safe learning environments, integrate disaster prevention and build a culture of safety and resilience around school and local communities.
- As a member of the Education team, the Education Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the Education programming in Beirut and South areas, under the supervision of the Education Advisor.
- The Education Coordinator will ensure that the education intervention is of a high technical quality, that monitoring processes are in place, that high quality timely reporting occurs, and that the programme is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place for a change of context. This should be done in a way which will strengthen civil society and the Lebanese authorities in which children are perceived as social players and human beings in their own right.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Programme Management
- Be the lead focal point programming in South and Beirut, including programming with Iraqi, Palestinian and Syrian refugees, and vulnerable Lebanese communities
- With the Education team, finalize operational work plans, establish clear targets and activity plans per school (which may include early childhood development centers)
- Liaise with communities, schools, Save the Children field manager and supervisor to guarantee the smooth operation of the programme.
- Ensure that the protection team is coordinated with education; similarly link with health, nutrition and shelter as appropriate
- Monitor expenditure based on implementation plan
- Support and oversee the Education assistants in the field conducting awareness sessions with families and other stakeholders.
- Liaise on a daily basis with finance, logistics, and administration to guarantee the smooth running of programmes
- Comply with delegated budget holder responsibilities
- Ensure recognized international best practices and Save the Children policies are applied in the work with children

External Relationships
- Manage relations with national implementing and operational partners;
- Include partners, wherever possible, in proposal development; provide constructive feedback on their products;
- Maintain strategic links with key duty bearers and stakeholders such as governmental bodies, UN agencies, INGOs and other local NGOs and CBOs, identify opportunities and ensure Save the Children’s participation in key activities of the local level

Programme development
- Participate in the continuous assessment of mid and long term education needs and ensure that it is appropriately reflected in sectoral meetings
- Work with colleagues from other sectors to ensure regular coordination at strategic and programmatic level, and, together with other team members and children, identify programme gaps and ensure appropriate action is taken
- Oversee knowledge sharing across teams, and ensure that monitoring and evaluation results are understood and used to improve programs
- Monitoring and Evaluation

- Ensure clear plans in place for monitoring and evaluating project activities in relation to the objectives and that lessons learnt are shared and capitalized on
- Ensure that programming is monitored regularly, and that data is collected on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
- Regularly visit project sites to ensure that teams/partners are appropriately supported

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
- At least 3 years of experience in project management and budget control and strategy development.
- At least bachelor degree in education; or, related degree with experience in education management.
- Knowledge of the Human Rights and the Child Rights Convention
- Capacity to combine field and office work.
- Very good interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
- Very good English and Arabic language skills; in addition to good reporting skills.
- Previous experience in conflict resolution, peace building, and protection/protection in emergencies is an asset.
- Knowledge of design, monitoring and evaluation and ability to contribute to fundraising.
- Ability to work in a team and contribute to a positive working environment.
- Hyogo Framework
- Millennium Development Goals of the UN.
- Sustainability development goals.
- National Strategy for forest fires management in Lebanon.
- UNISDR standards
- FEMA standards

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please note that the closing date for applications is :
For External applicants on May 7th.
The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.

Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis. Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.

STARTING DATE: Immediate. We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.

Each application package should include the following:
- Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email
- Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
- CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees) – 3pages maximum
- Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)
- Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage
- Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Communication Officer - Mada Association - Lebanon

Deadline: Apr-30-13
Duration: 6 to 8 months part time

Mada is seeking a communication officer who will be in charge, under the supervision of Mada's executive coordinator, of developing and managing Mada's external and internal communications. This person will be contributing to the website; raising the understanding and awareness of Mada among partners, medias, Ngo's and public. He/she will be working collaboratively with Mada's team, and other stakeholders to ensure that Mada's communication tools convey the importance and the impact of the work done.

The Communication officer shall perform the following functions:
- Coordinating Mada's Website restructuring and redesign to make it more appealing with more consistency, interactivity, with a strong identity and ability to integrate web 2.0 tools.

The new website will reflect changes that had taken place at Mada and provide more relevant information about the projects and its members. The website should incorporate social media such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube among others.
- Developing and reviewing suitable communication tools for the association
(Brochure, business card, power point presentation …)
- Developing suitable communication tools related to Mada's membership system
- Relying on the use of the website and social media to mobilize volunteers.
- Designing a newsletter with updates on Mada's activities, materials and publications produced by the association (English and Arabic)
- Producing the annual report based on information's gathered from Mada's staff
- Manage the projects pictures data base
- Carry out other tasks as assigned by Mada's executive coordinator
- Attending regular coordination meetings

Education and knowledge
- Professional or university degree in Journalism, communication or related field.
- Excellent knowledge in writing, editing, proof-reading and designing communication documents for public dissemination.
- Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies
- Experience with web design program and development, preferably using open source technologies.
- Advanced computer skills, knowledge of Flash, HTLM5, CSS, Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and CS6 will be a must.
- Fluently in English and Arabic, French is an advantage.
- Prior volunteerism and NGO experience is desirable

Skills
- Sense of organization
- Reactivity
- Relational skills
- Interest and familiarity with NGO's context
- Initiative
- Adaptability and flexibility - ability to work on several projects
- Commitment - respect of time limits

vacancy@mada.org.lb

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Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator - IOCC - Lebanon

Deadline: Apr-30-13

IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the position of Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator on 6 months contract, with possible extension, for its Lebanon Country Office. Responsibilities include:

- Overseeing all Health and Nutrition program activities and ensuring that program is being executed according to donor requirements and agreed upon action plan.
- Reporting to and coordinating with the Programs Manager as well as coordinate all projects in Health and Nutrition.
- Working directly with the Programs Manager to address programmatic challenges.
- Adjusting implementation strategies as necessary for successful program outputs.
- Ensuring each program is contributing a significant impact through monitoring and evaluation.
- Assisting with new program proposals and budget writing.
- Facilitating good community relations by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders, such as religious leaders, governments officials, the UN, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
- Attending relevant meetings, coordinate with government, NGOs and UN agencies to avoid overlap and identify program gaps.
- Monitoring and supervision of the Health and Nutrition programs team.
- Documenting and reporting and ensuring the quality of the program in all areas of operation.
- Attending and participating in IOCC staff meetings related to the Health and Nutrition Programs.
- Performing other duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements
- BSc + 5 years of experience or MSc + 2 years of experience in Health or Nutrition or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience in health or nutrition, preferably in public health/ reproductive health /maternal and child health care or related field.
- Field level management experience in project management and coordination, with strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload with diverse tasks and responsibilities.
- Excellent report writing and interpersonal communication skills in English and Arabic (both verbal and written). French or other language is a plus.
- Motivated, community-driven, demonstrates initiative.

Application and contact details
Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes to ioccleb@iocc.org by April 30, 2013. To ensure the timely review of your credentials, please insert Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator in the subject line of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible.

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Health and Nutrition Field Officer - IOCC - Lebanon

Deadline: Apr-30-13

IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the position of Health and Nutrition Field Officer on 6 months contracts, with possible extension, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the areas of Beqaa, North, South and Beirut. Responsibilities include:

- Overseeing Health and Nutrition programs and ensuring the quality of the programs in the area of operation.
- Regularly reporting and coordinating with the Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator, as well as coordinate all projects in in Health and Nutrition in the area of operation.
- Working directly with the Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator to address programmatic challenges.
- Monitoring of the health and nutrition activities and health staff in each area of operation.
- Collecting of health and nutrition data at the healthcare center for data entry at field level and transferring the data to the central level.
- Facilitating the implementation activities and coordination between field and central levels.
- Liaising with other NGOs and actors in the field in order to coordinate program activities and avoid duplication.
- Documenting and reporting of the project in the area of operation.
- Contributing to overall health and ensuring the quality of the program in the area of operation.
- Performing other duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements
- Degree in health or nutrition.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in community work (preferably related to health or nutrition, public health, reproductive health or maternal and child health care).
- Experience in monitoring and assessments.
- Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, report writing and interpersonal skills in English and Arabic (both verbal and written). French or other language is a plus.
- Motivated, community-driven, demonstrates initiative.

Application and contact details
Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit their resumes to ioccleb@iocc.org by April 30, 2013. To ensure the timely review of your credentials, please insert Health and Nutrition Field Officer (and specify the field area) in the subject line of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible.

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Finance Officer - Save the Children - Lebanon

Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut

ROLE PURPOSE
To ensure that the record-keeping for the Lebanon Office is undertaken rationally, safely and effectively and that all financial plans, budgets, contracts, agreements and records are kept up to date and secured for access by authorized personnel only

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Support the delivery of effective Programmes, in both development and humanitarian contexts, by:
- Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of crisis or emergency.
- Commitment to serving members and their donors, and to helping build a culture of member service throughout organisation.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation
- Assist in preparing donors financial reports
- To maintain the accounting and financial records as per general instructions from SCI and any specific instructions from the Senior Finance Officer.
- To assist in preparing budgets for the country Office and updating the cash budgets reports, and controlling the financial reports of the office.
- To contribute in preparation of all periodic financial statements and reports as per instructions, and to prepare any other necessary report and compilations as requested by the Country Director and Finance Director
- To assist the program team members and local partners to explore for further fundraising opportunities.
- To monitor monthly expenditure by checking all invoices, other claims and receipts for accuracy and in conformity with purchase orders and quotations as well as actually delivered goods and services when applicable.
- To manage the Country Office’s records and contributions in relation to taxes, social security, health insurance, monthly salaries and other social service as and when applicable.
- To assist the auditors as required, generally and in their yearly reviews.
- To do the book-keeping on daily basis by registering transactions on Agresso.
- To review and monitor payments and financial reports from Partner Organizations and support them with needed financial training to comply with SCS and donors requirements. Hence, conduct field visits to partners for monitoring and capacity building purposes.
- To manage finance department filing and documentation.
- To undertake any other tasks requested by the Country Director when the need arises. All finance tasks should be coordinated with the Country Finance Director.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting, finance or business management
- At least 2years experience
- Able to work within a team
- Very good written and spoken English and Arabic languages and communication skills
- Availability for internal travel and little external travel.
- Organized with good in time management, and respect deadlines
- Trustworthy
- Analytical skills and accuracy
- Prior experience with donors’ requirements and NGOs is an asset

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please note that the closing date for applications is :
For External applicants on April 21th.
The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.

Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis. Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.

STARTING DATE: Immediate. We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.

Each application package should include the following:
- Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email
- Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information
- CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees) – 3pages maximum
- Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)
- Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage
- Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org by Apr-21-13

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.

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Communications Officer - ANERA - Lebanon

ANERA is seeking a highly motivated communications professional to work with ANERA’s Lebanon team in Beirut. The incumbent should have a combination of writing, event-planning and photography experience, preferably with a strong background in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field. The incumbent must be able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and work well within a team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Writes stories about ANERA’s programs and activities in Lebanon.
- Takes and/or provides high resolution photographs and maintains photo library.
- Works in regular consultation with the Director of Communications based in Washington DC and in collaboration with colleagues in the Beirut office to respond to communications requests.
- Assists in the development of ANERA public communications materials within the context of established guidelines and in response to the needs of the Lebanon and headquarters offices.
- Builds and maintains lists of media and other Lebanon-based contacts.
- Ensures compliance with the external communications guidelines for ANERA.
- Coordinates production of short videos.
- Coordinates social media activities.
- Coordinates PR events.
- Completes any other tasks as assigned by the Director of Communications and as assigned by Country Director in Lebanon.

SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE RECEIVED
The incumbent reports to the Country Director in Lebanon. For technical communications matters, the incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of Communications who is located in Washington DC. The incumbent is expected to carry out most assignments independently, including resolving most problems, coordinating work with others, and determining approaches and techniques to be employed.

PROFILE REQUIRED
- 3+ years relevant experience
- Proven ability to write compelling human interest and news stories
- Demonstrated ability to write, speak and read both English and Arabic
- Demonstrated ability and interest in photography
- A higher education degree in a related field (i.e. media, journalism, communications)
- Experience in social media
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as well as within a team
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic working environment juggling multiple projects
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communications (both written and oral) skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Driver’s license

Desired
- Proven experience and contacts within the local, national and/or international non-profit community
- Ability to use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and LightRoom
- Knowledge, experience and/or exposure to video production

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Interested applicants are requested to send their resume, their letter of intent, to anera@aneralebanon.org by April 20, 2013 latest.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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