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Mon, 12/01/2014 - 00:00
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Job title: Senior Social Worker
Organisation: KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Deadline: December 4, 2014
Job specifications
Description:
KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation is a feminist, secular, Lebanese, non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization that aims at fighting violence against women and at creating a society that is free of social, economic and legal patriarchal structures that discriminate against them.
 
Since its establishment in 2005, KAFA has been operating a Listening and Counselling Center (LCC) for women and girls victims of violence. The LCC is currently looking for an experienced social worker to undertake a series of responsibilities: 
Key responsabilites:
- Offer counselling to women and girls victims of violence, and particularly those who are trafficked into forced labour and sexual exploitation.
- Assist in operating the helpline and in following up on urgent calls outside working hours when needed. 
- Fill-in intake questionnaires for the beneficiaries, keep case records, and document all calls received from victims of GBV and all actions taken as a follow up;
- Coordinate with, refer and/or accompany the beneficiaries to medical and forensic doctors, lawyers, psychiatrists, psychotherapists and other frontline personnel when needed;
- Maintain and develop cooperation relationships with relevant service providers (national and international), community centers and organizations, governmental institutions and authorities, companies and local businesses etc., in order to complement the services offered by the LCC, offer a comprehensive follow- up, and enhance work opportunities for the beneficiaries when needed;
- Organize and follow up group activities for the beneficiaries such as group sessions, art therapy, etc.; 
- Coordinate and organize awareness raising sessions on topics related to forced labor and sexual exploitation of women and girls;
- Disseminate information about the services of the LCC to women at risk of forced labor and sexual exploitation;
- Write progress reports on regular basis or when needed;
- Represent KAFA in local, regional, and international forums;
- Work within the values, principles, and policies of KAFA’s Listening and Counselling Center.
Key competencies:
- University degree in social work, or in any other related field.
- At least 6 years of experience with NGOs in community-based work, preferably in relation to gender-based violence or human trafficking.
- Fluency in French, English and Arabic;
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team, and under pressure;
- Knowledge of and commitment to gender equality and gender-based violence;
- Respectful of different cultures and ethnicities;
- Knowledge and skills in computer usage including power point and social media;
- Readiness to commute between different regions in Lebanon;
 
 
 
Contract terms:
Contract period: Two years renewable contract upon satisfaction of both KAFA and the contracted person. Starting date: Beginning of January 2015. 
 
To apply: : Interested candidates should send their CV and a letter of motivation to kafa@kafa.org.lb no later than December 4, 2014 and include in the email subject the following title: “Social Worker- Trafficking in Human Beings.” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Mon, 11/10/2014 - 00:00
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Job title: Projects Coordinator
Organisation: Welfare Association
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Working area: Lebanon
Deadline: November 19, 2014
Job specifications
Description:

The Welfare Association, a leading organization supporting Palestinian development and relief efforts, is seeking experienced, a highly skilled professional for immediate recruitment in Lebanon Office.  Available job vacancy for Projects Coordinator.

Key responsabilites:
In accordance with established WA policies & regulations:
 
 
Program Inception and Development
 
1.Participate in preparing detailed action plan of Lebanon Branch projects
 
2.Participate in preparing strategies & policies
 
3.Establish relations and network with partners and beneficiaries.
 
Management responsibilities
 
1.Coordinate with the Programs Manager to ensure meeting the objectives of the program.
 
2.Lead the budget plans preparation and control expenditures.
 
3.Supervise and facilitate the implementation of needed logistics for visits, travel, etc... .
 
4.Maintain excellent relations with stakeholders internally and with partners and beneficiaries.
 
5.Support fundraising efforts.
 
Technical Responsibilities
 
1.Prepare Request For Applications (RFAs) in coordination with the Programs Manager
 
2.Assist in screening applications
 
3.Provide recommendations on grantees and draft relevant reports.
 
4.Prepare grant implementation agreements (GIAs) and negotiate relevant action plans with the beneficiaries.
 
5.Supervise program and projects implementation through:
 
·Maintaining regular contact with beneficiary organizations and conduct regular field visits to program sites in Lebanon.
 
·Soliciting and reviewing technical and financial reports from beneficiaries and following up on issues needing further clarifications or additional supporting documents.
 
·Monitoring the implementation process to ensure the achievement of program / project deliverables in terms of both time and quality.
 
·Ensuring proper program and project closure including the design and implementation of internal and external program evaluations.
 
6.Participate in conducting periodic formative and summative evaluations of  projects/programs .
 
7.Write up of success stories and uploading them on Welfare’s website
 
8.Participate in preparing and submitting periodic reports on Lebanon Branch projects and contribute to WA publications of relevance
 
9.Assist in organizing needed workshops, seminars and conferences
 
10.Creation of crowd funding and social media campaigns
 
Key competencies:
 
● Bachelor’s Degree in social science, management or related field (will consider suitable fresh graduates)
● Preferably some experience in related field
● Strong project management skills and experience (planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and time management)
● Excellent command of languages (Arabic and English, spoken and written)
● Good communication skills 
● Good leadership skills i.e., team leader, team player, decision maker, and conflict resolution.
● Excellent computer skills (MS-Office, MS-Project, and Internet Applications).
                 
 
Contract terms:

Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to recruitment@jwelfare.org no later than Nov. 19 th, 2014 and include the job name above in your email subject and cover letter. We are looking for an immediate hire. 

Thu, 09/11/2014 - 15:44
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Job title: Community Mobilizer (2 posts)
Organisation: ACTIONAID /Arab Regional Initiative (ARI)
Location: Bekaa, Lebanon
Working area: Jebjaneen & Baalbak
Deadline: September 17, 2014
Job specifications
Description:

ActionAid Arab Regional Initiative (ARI) has been working with partners in the ARAB region to promote and support the community to establish their fundamental and democratic rights. ARI currently works in three countries in the Arab Region: Jordan, where the Regional Office is placed; Lebanon, and Egypt, with offices managed by Country Programme Coordinators. ARI has an ambition to expand to other countries in the MENA region during the years to come.
 

Key responsabilites:
  • Supports the ERP activities by providing operational and programme support at the Field.
  • Guides and support partner to mobilize the community and form community circles as proposed in the project plan.
  • Provides technical guidance and resources support to the partner to integrate the thematic areas at the community circle level
  • Supports the partner in promoting networks of the community circles and organize regular planning and monitoring meetings
  • Supports the focal points of PSS, NFI, Education, and Protection at the community circles and build their capacity
  • Ensures proper documentation of the activities at the community mobilization activities
  • Supports the ERP Officer and Co-ordinator according to ARI’s norms and policies
  • Ensures effective coordination of ERP activities and other related work  with UNHCR and other stakeholders concerned clusters and as determined by the ERP Officer
  • Helps the line manager in the preparation of monthly and weekly reports. Provides statistical information to the line manager as/ and when required for the decision making purposes
  • Makes sure that volunteers are in the Field to implement the scheduled programmes
  • Assists ERP Officer in maintaining inventory, stationery and other requirements for the Office along with ERP Admin & Logistics Assistant
  • Organise  workshops, seminars, symposium the local level  as and when required liaising with ERPO
  • Performs such other duties as may be assigned
Key competencies:
  • Proven analytical skills and ability to identify needs;
  • Good computer skills and ability to use Microsoft programmes (Excel, access, word, outlook …etc) to organize work, prepare plans and create monthly reports;
  • Team player and initiative to work well independently;
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Organization skills
  • A university degree in any social science or development study, or any other related fields
  • At least three years’ experience in social work in the Field and administration
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic
  • Working experiences in Emergency response.
Contract terms:

The incumbent will be paid a gross salary 890 USD per month. And will be entitled for health insurance by employer.

How To Apply:
Please email your CV quoting the title CM/LEB/001 (you will not be considered without putting this title in the subject bar), together with a motivated application letter that refers to the profile requirements, to: ari.jobs@actionaid.org.

Action Aid/Arab Regional Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fri, 09/05/2014 - 13:47
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Job title: Sales person
Organisation: Collective for Research and Training on Development - Action
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: September 16, 2014
Job specifications
Description:

For more information about the job opportunity, please click the following link: Sales person

Fri, 08/01/2014 - 00:00
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Job title: Emergency WASH Project Coordinator
Organisation: Welfare Association (WA)
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: August 6, 2014
Job specifications
Description:

Key responsabilites:

The following task must be carried out in cooperation with the Programs Manager and the Country Director of Welfare Association – Lebanon Branch:
 

  1. Regular technical and administrative management of the project component(s) to be implemented in Lebanon.
  2. Supervise the regular implementation of the activities as scheduled in the project proposal and coordinate the activities directly implemented by field staff/partners.
  3. Participate in coordination meetings organized by international and local agencies.
  4. Report on the progress of the activities.
  5. Support the Programs Manager in identifying and developing new project proposals in the emergency sector.
  6. Lead the budget planning and preparation, and control expenditures.
  7. Ensure procurement of all requisite materials and supplies in accordance with WA procurement procedures.
  8. Supervise and facilitate the implementation of needed logistics for visits, travel, etc.
  9. Maintain excellent relations with stakeholders internally and with field staff, partner organisations, volunteers and beneficiaries.
  10. Supervise program and project implementation through:
  • Maintaining regular contact with field staff, volunteers and beneficiary organizations, and conduct regular field visits to program sites in Lebanon.
  • Soliciting and reviewing technical and financial reports from beneficiary organisations/partners, and following up on issues needing further clarifications or additional supporting documents.
  • Monitoring the implementation process to ensure the achievement of program / project deliverables in terms of both time and quality.
  • Ensuring proper program and project closure including the design and implementation of internal and external program evaluations
  • Regular visits (minimum 50% of time spent in the field) to the targeted gatherings to support field-based staff in implementing the various planned activities and monitor activities’ impact.
  • Weekly meetings with all project staff to discuss project progress and challenges and review accordingly.
  • Collection of photos, attendance sheets, and success stories to document implementation of activities
  1. Reporting: Compiling full reports for WA & OCHA according to required formats and procedures.
  2. Assist in reporting for other projects funded by external donors when requested.
Key competencies:
  • Work experience in INGOs in similar roles;
  • Familiarity with the PRS and Syrian refugee context in Lebanon;
  • Previous experience working in a humanitarian/relief context (desirable);
  • Previous community outreach experience (desirable);
  • Familiarity with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues in an emergency setting (desirable);
  • Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
  • Driving license
  • Experience required: 3 to 5 years
  • Education degree: Bachelor Degree
Contract terms:

Applicants should submit a resume that highlights the relevant experience;
Please submit the application in English, entitled "Shelter Engineer – Welfare Association” to the following e-mail address: welfarelb@jwelfare.org

Fri, 05/09/2014 - 15:04
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Job title: Fundraising and Networking Coordinator
Organisation: KAFA
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: May 23, 2014
Job specifications
Description:

KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation is a Lebanese non-profit civil society organization committed to work towards eradicating all forms of gender-based violence and exploitation of women through advocating for legal reform and change of policies and practices, influencing public opinion, and empowering women and children.

Our focus areas are those of:

  1. Family violence
  2. Child Protection
  3. Exploitation and trafficking in women
  4. Socio-legal counseling and empowerment of victims and survivors
Key responsabilites:
  • Develop fundraising and networking strategy for the work of KAFA in collaboration with the Director of KAFA;
  • Work with Heads of Units and Chief of Finance to translate annual budgets into operational Fundraising plans and targets;
  • Identify and secure opportunities for potential donors and sources of income for the different existing and new programs at KAFA;
  • Identify opportunities for income generating activities;
  • Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions when needed
  • Design and write proposals and applications for the different programs at KAFA;
  • Manage efforts aimed at raising funds through KAFA’s website and potential membership base;
  • Support Director and Heads of Units in maintaining relations with different donors and sponsors;
  • Maintain a proposals and donors database;
  • Assist in preparing progress and final reports to donors;
  • Prepare the annual report of KAFA;
  • Regularly liaise with Heads of Units and communications Coordinator for a coordinated strategy.
Key competencies:
  • Masters’ degree in social sciences, law, or communications or marketing;
  • A minimum of five years of fundraising and grant writing experience is required, preferably in the field of NGOs;
  • Ability to understand and generate budgets;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic;
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
  • Gender sensitivity and knowledge of violence against women is required.
Contract terms:

Contract period: One year renewable upon satisfaction of both KAFA and the contracted person.
 
Please send a CV, two references and a motivation letter to kafa@kafa.org.lb, specifying “Fundraising and Networking Coordinator” in the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thu, 05/01/2014 - 14:04
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Job title: Shelter Rehabilitaion Engineer
Organisation: Welfare Association
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: May 8, 2014
Job specifications
Description:

Key responsabilites:

The Shelter engineer is responsible to oversee the implementation of the shelter component of the emergency project in the field. He/she is expected to:

  •  Monitor and supervise the technical  implementation of Welfare Association Shelter project in the area of intervention;
  • Ensure the quality of technical implementation of the project according to the programs’ agreed criteria and based on the technical plan (including BoQs, and implementation plan…);
  • Manage and oversee the daily laborers’ work and provide them with technical guidance;
  • Continuously evaluate the relevant shelter activities and ensure effective use of resources in close collaboration with the Project coordinator;
  • Ensure labor safety and security in the field;
  • Ensure smooth communication with the key stakeholders in the area of intervention and share relevant recommendations with the Project coordinator;
  • Report weekly project progress to Project coordinator according to the set monitoring plan.
Key competencies:
  • Educational background in civil engineering, with ideally with a focus on rehabilitation and reconstruction;
  • A minimum of 5 years professional experience with extensive experience in managing and implementing NGO-led rehabilitation programs;
  • Familiarity with the non-profit and aid system;
  • Strong organizational and supervisory skills;
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
  • Working knowledge of computers using MS Word, Excel among other software. Proficiency in internet use and email applications.
  • Arabic: Fluent in spoken Arabic;
  • English: Good command in spoken and written English.
Contract terms:

The Service contract is to be laid out over 2 months, for immediate recruitment.
Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s work experience and qualifications.
 
Submission guidelines:
Applicants should submit a resume that highlights the relevant experience;
Please submit the application in English, entitled "Shelter Engineer – Welfare Association” to the following e-mail address: welfarelb@jwelfare.org

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 16:50
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Job title: Project Assistant - Part Time
Organisation: Beyond
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: February 12, 2014
Job specifications
Description:

Beyond Beirut is a Lebanese non-governmental organization with a mission to encourage the development of experiential tourism beyond the city limits of Beirut as a means for sustainable economic development in rural Lebanon. Since 2010, Beyond Beirut has been working on destination development and management, tourism promotion and marketing, capacity building of local communities and small tourism businesses, and on building relationships between stakeholders to serve the development of sustainable tourism.
www.beyondbeirut.com

Key responsabilites:
  • Project Assistant will provide general administrative, communication and research support for project including:  
  • Organizing and maintaining project files and databases
  • Handling correspondence and follow-up with outside parties and stakeholders, including mailing, etc.
  • Supporting in organizing events, workshops and meetings
  • Supporting in producing a variety of documents, reports, and whenever applicable other promotional literature
  • Taking notes during working groups and meetings
  • Assisting with monitoring project budget and book keeping
  • Assisting in research and data entry
  • Performing other duties in support of project as required
Key competencies:
  • Candidates for this position are expected to have the following qualifications:
  • High School education or equivalent required, BA in a relevant field is preferable;
  • Minimum of four years office experience, with preference in subject matter and or development projects or within non-profit organizations and/or development organizations;
  • Good writing and verbal skills in Arabic and English. French is an asset. Preference for a previous experience in note taking during focus group discussions and workshops;
  • Good computer skills (including word processing (e.g. Word), spreadsheets (e.g. Excel), e-mail, and browsing the Web;
  • Good communication, and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to travel from time to time to the field;
  • Good organizational skills;
  • Positive attitude, integrity and sensitivity to social diversity.
Contract terms:

DURATION OF CONTRACT
Successful candidate is required to work up to 100 days and to start immediately. Schedule is flexible.
APPLICATION
Interested applicants are requested to send their CVs and letter of interest to nell@beyondbeirut.com by February 12, 2014.
Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 16:29
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Job title: Coordinator for the Vocational Training and Protected Workshops Implementation
Organisation: L'Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement (IECD)
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Saida - Lebanon
Deadline: February 10, 2014
Job specifications
Description:

L'Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement (IECD) is a French development organization operating in the field of international solidarity. It has been operating in Lebanon since 1989. Today, IECD and its local partners implement several Training and Professional Integration, Support to Small Enterprises and Access to Education and Health Care projects.

Key responsabilites:
  • The adaptation and implementation of five Vocational Training (VT) programs which will facilitate the access of people with special needs (mental or physical disabilities as well as learning disabilities) to fields of specialization that are currently out of their reach.
  • The creation or adaptation of three protected workshops. Those workshops mainly aim to provide on-the-job training opportunities for particularly vulnerable unemployed young people. Depending on their needs, it can also provide a safe working place where some can find long-term employment.

His/her main tasks will consist in:

  • Coordinating the field surveys, the preparatory phase and the identification of the activities according to different criteria (feasibility, impact on the youth, long-term adaptability and, for the workshops, financial sustainability)
  • Implementing the adaptation of the VT/workshops taking into consideration the needs of the various beneficiaries. For the workshop: s/he will have to coordinate the assessment of the material needs, in terms of adapted venues and equipment, with the support of an occupational therapist.
  • Collaborating with the teachers in all the adaptation process and coordinating their training so they can acquire the teaching skills necessary to carry out the sessions
  • Carrying out the creation of manuals for all trainings and their various adaptations so they can be available in resource centers
  • Coordinating the follow-up of the implementation of the VT/workshop and the final evaluation of skills acquired by the trainers.

 
Most of the phases of these activities (adaptation, training of trainers, implementation and follow-up) will be executed through the collaboration of the partners mentioned above and the support of external expertise.

Key competencies:
  • Education: Graduate in Education, Project management or any related field with at least two years of experience
  • Experience: good knowledge of the Lebanese technical education system
  • Interests: Interest in vocational education, sensitive to the thematic of youth with learning disabilities
  • Skills and qualities expected:
  • Driving license mandatory
  • Very good interpersonal communication, good coordination skills in a multi-partenarial project
  • Autonomous, good organizational skills
  • Arabic and fluency in English and/or French
Contract terms:

Status: Local contract
Dates: 1st of February 2014, 23 months
Location: Saïda/Beyrouth
Under the supervision of: Head of Project based in Saïda
Package: To be defined according to profile and experience
CONTACT
Send your application file (CV and cover letter) - With reference ‘Afkar Coordinator VT' to Cecile MASSIE, Head of project, cecile.massie@iecd.org

Fri, 01/24/2014 - 10:36
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Job title: MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluating, Accountability & Learning) Consultant
Organisation: Oxfam GB
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut & Bekaa - Lebanon
Deadline: February 12, 2014
Job specifications
Description:

Oxfam GB is recruiting for a MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluating, Accountability & Learning) consultant for its Voice Project.

Contract terms:

Please check the attachment for details and submit your EOI and supporting documentation (as mentioned in the attachment) by the 12th of February 2014 to lebanonjobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting the project name ‘Voice’ in the subject line of your email (NB applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and appointment may be made before the deadline).

Mariam Balhas | Project Officer | Syrian Voice & Accountability Programme
Oxfam Great Britain | Beirut, Lebanon | Tel: +961 1 74 49 25/6 | Mobile: +961 70 629 639
www.oxfam.org.uk

Original Ad: VoiceMEALConsultancyToR220114.pdf

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