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Fri, 04/19/2013 - 16:04
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Job title: Project Officer for GBV Emergency Response Program
Organisation: ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: April 28, 2013
Job specifications
Description:

Key responsabilites:
  • Responsible for the high quality implementation of the program
  • Contributes to planning and implementation of various activities as required by the program
  • Oversee the progress and development of the activities and ensure its high quality implementation according to plan
  • Conduct regular visits to  ABAAD Transition mid-way houses located in different regions to ensure proper follow-up on the implementation of projects
  • Effective and close collaboration and coordination with program’s team and other consultants as deemed necessary for the program;
  • Keeps thorough records, maintains a clear and organized filing system
  • Preparing all MoMs, memos, reports and drafting correspondences, project documents etc. according to oral/written instructions
  • Coordinate with ABAAD media & communication manager for coverage of program's events and follow up with relevant actors
  • Represent ABAAD in rotating seminars upon PM request
  • Assist in the logistics and preparations required for all events, trainings and activities
  • Collect bids and quotations and archive all bills and expenses
  • Ensure collection of information and documentation required for all accounting purposes
  • Assist in other ABAAD programs as deemed necessary
Key competencies:
  • University Degree (BA) in relevant field
  • Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English are essential- French is a plus
  • Minimum five-years of field level and hands on experience specifically in tasks associated with program development and implementation
  • Experience in GBV programming, and demonstrated gender sensitivity
  • Practical experience with electronic communication systems (online websites and databases)
  • Experience of working in/with non-government organizations
  • Experience in organizing events such as press conferences, workshops and meetings
  • Strong inter-personal and team working skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with team members
  • Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and pay attention to details
  • Ability to plan workloads and demonstrate accountability for outputs
  • Good organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Contract terms:

Immediate recruitment –  Duration: 1 year (renewable)
ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization.


Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to abaad@abaadmena.org no later than April 28, 2013 and include the job name above in the email subject and cover letter.


Applications received after the end of closing date will not be considered - Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Fri, 03/08/2013 - 14:17
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Job title: Gender Equality Team Coordinator
Organisation: CRTD.A
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: March 15, 2013
Job specifications
Description:

CRTD.A is announcing an immediate vacancy for the Gender and Equality Team Coordinator.
The Gender and Equality Team is entrusted with spearheading the Arab Women's Right to Nationality Campaign, implementing the Leadership capacity building programme, engaging in CRTD.A’s work within the regional “Equality without Reservation Coalition” as well as developing and disseminating knowledge and communication material on gender equality in Lebanon and the Arab region.

Key responsabilites:
  • Provide support and accompaniment to the GET team members
  • Develop action plans for the Nationality campaign and ensure implementation and monitoring
  • Develop leadership and related capacity building programmes
  • Provide timely and comprehensive reports on activities
  • Liaise and collaborate with other CRTD.A teams
  • Engage with CRTD.A national and regional partners
Key competencies:
  • Up to 5 years of experience in a related field
  • A relevant university degree
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English
  • Ability to coordinate a small team and develop workplans
  • Reliable and able to meet deadlines
  • High interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to gender equality and social justice
Contract terms:

One year full time contract renewable
Interested candidates should send their CV, a detailed motivation letter and three references to vacancy@crtda.org.lb.  Please indicate “Gender and Equality Team Coordinator “in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tue, 01/08/2013 - 15:44
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Job title: Policy Media & Communication Coordinator
Organisation: ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: January 28, 2013
Job specifications
Description:

Key responsabilites:
  • Conduct communications needs assessment for ABAAD
  • Develop & implement ABAAD Communications Strategy
  • Prepare press releases, communiqués and generate information related to different projects and campaigns;
  • Coordinate and manage ABAAD publication activities such as content management, norms for publishing, design, etc...
  • Contact with printers and other suppliers to ensure bids collection and;
  • Promotion and dissemination of advocacy materials for launching initiatives and publications
  • Lead on the continuous update, the supervision, and the maintenance of ABAAD Website
  • Maintenance of increased coverage and understanding of ABAAD work through regular media contacts and provision of newsworthy information to national public and where possible other stakeholders
  • Maintain and build relationship with local media through trainings and capacity building for the media focal points
  • In addition to print media, use multi-media and social media solutions in communication strategies
  • Ensure public opinion on ABAAD activities, programmes and other initiatives is received, tabled and shared with all ABAAD staff and board members
  • Organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, briefing sessions, interviews, launches etc.
  • Promote ABAAD visibility through its programmes and initiatives to the public through regular, synthesized communication publications via social and local media.
Key competencies:
  • University Degree (Masters preferable) in a relevant field
  • Minimum five-years practical work experience in a communications, public relations or media
  • Demonstrated Gender Sensitivity. Experience in GBV programming is a plus
  • Experience formulating and implementing communications strategies and plans
  • Practical experience with electronic communication systems (online websites and databases)
  • Experience of working in/with non-government organizations
  • Experience organizing events such as press conferences, workshops and meetings
  • Strong inter-personal and team building skills including the ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues
  • Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and pay attention to details
  • Ability to plan workloads and demonstrate accountability for outputs
  • Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English are essential- French is a plus
  • Good organizational and prioritization skills and the ability meet deadlines under pressure
Contract terms:

Post holder reports to: ABAAD Director
This is an immediate recruitment of duration: Six Months (renewable)
 
ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization.
Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to abaad@abaadmena.org no later than January 28, 2013 and include the job name above in the email subject and cover letter. Applications received after the end of closing date will not be considered.

Wed, 12/19/2012 - 13:34
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Job title: Administrative and Advocacy Officer
Organisation: Committee for Employment of Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon (CEP)
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Working area: Beirut, Lebanon
Deadline: January 14, 2013
Job specifications
Description:

Background
The Committee for the Employment of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon (CEP) was launched in November 2005, to provide objective and reliable information in the debate on Palestinian refugee employment to national and international stakeholders and to advocate for law change which will allow Palestinian refugees to enter the formal workplace.

Key responsabilites:

Under the supervision of the CEP Chair and the Committee members, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks:

  • Support the advocacy efforts for promoting the right to work and to social protection for Palestinian refugees; utilize the social media and innovative channels to sensitize and advocate for the right to work;
  • Build networks and strong connections with the Lebanese and Palestinian civil society organizations; ensure on-going coordination on common initiatives and activities;
  • Connect and liaise with the media and ensure that CEP’s activities and actions are visible and fully covered;
  • Prepare annual work plan for the CEP in line with the CEP strategic plan; Contribute to the implementation of planned activities and provide all needed facilitation and support for their effective execution. Organize the CEP meetings, coordinate with the committee members, and prepare agenda and meeting minutes. Provide administrative support to meetings and carry out logistical preparations. Ensure that relevant documentation is provided to all members in a timely fashion; carry out follow-up actions after each meeting;
  • Follow up with the donors and ensure that CEP work meet the donors’ requirements. Draft progress and annual reports, prepare contracts and follow up on their timely execution. Prepare the CEP annual budget, budget revisions and needed documents for processing of payments; maintain proper documentation of CEP records;
  • Circulate call for proposals to CEP members and report on potential funding opportunities; explore opportunities for resource mobilization and provide support in the development and drafting of project proposals;
  • Organize CEP seminars, workshops, fundraising events and technical meetings. Arrange for venues to hold the events; Review CEP documents and reports before being disseminated or presented during events. Prepare simple presentations in both Arabic and English;
  • Ensure that the CEP database and electronic filing for all CEP papers, research and documents is maintained;
  • Maintain the CEP website and update with relevant information and postings. Ensure that website is regularly updated with recently released studies and reports related to employment of Palestinian.  Disseminate CEP publications and key outputs to concerned stakeholders and partners;
  • Follow up on all administrative and day to day issues related to CEP and provide support to the CEP chair in making appointments, drafting correspondence and other similar duties;
  • Collect on regular basis media clippings and press releases relevant to the Palestinian refugees and to employment rights and share with CEP members;
  • Coordinate – on regular basis – with the Resource Center for Employment Promotion and provide technical and administrative support to the center when needed;
  • Conduct simple translation from and to Arabic or English;
  • Carry out any other duties for the benefit of the CEP.
Key competencies:
  • Good knowledge of Palestinian issues and employment conditions.
  • Strong communication skills, teamwork and ability to establish and maintain positive working relations.
  • A university degree in social sciences or relevant disciplines;
  • Excellent oral and written command of English and Arabic;
  • Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications;
  • Three to five years of relevant working experience.
Contract terms:

CEP promotes gender equality. Thus, both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested Candidates are invited to send their CV together with a Motivation letter by e-mail to Ms. Rita Mantoufeh ritam@npaid.org
The email should carry the title “CEP Administrative and Advocacy Officer”.
For any information regarding the position please contact Ms. Rita Mantoufeh on +961-1-702582 ext. 11

Tue, 12/18/2012 - 15:42
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Job title: Qualitative Researchers
Organisation: CRTD.A
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: December 25, 2012
Job specifications
Description:

Background

Key responsabilites:
  • These four researches are expected to run in parallel and will each be conducted in up to 25 days.
  • All the research outputs will be in English
Key competencies:
  • Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
  • Proven experience and skills in qualitative research methodology including research design, data collection and analysis.
  • Demonstrable experience in carrying out semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions and timeline analysis.
  • Demonstrable skills and experience in carrying out desk research and literature reviews
  • Excellent writing skills in English.
  • Excellent reading and research skills in Arabic.
  • Excellent gender analytical skills and knowledge of gender analysis frameworks.
  • At least 5 years of demonstrable research experience
  • Availability to start immediately.
Contract terms:

The contracts are offered starting 2 January and ending on March 30th 2013 and entail up to 25 working days each.
Please send your details CV + three references + a motivation letter indicating how do your skills and past experience meet the requirements of this task to vacancy@crtda.org.lb
Please indicate "REEWP Y4 Researcher" in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thu, 12/13/2012 - 15:38
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Job title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer - AMAL Programme
Organisation: Oxfam - GB
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: December 31, 2012
Job specifications
Description:

Job Reference: National post based in Beirut - Lebanon
Job Title: MEAL Officer - AMAL Programme

Key responsabilites:

To develop programme MEAL systems in accordance with Oxfam standards

  • To define specific processes, methodologies and tools for planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning, accountability and reporting in line with Oxfam minimum requirements;
  • In close coordination with affiliates and country teams, to develop and monitor implementation of systems, processes and tools ensuring quality and consistency in MEAL and reporting;
  • To define, apply and follow-up the policies, manuals and guides on Monitoring, Evaluations, Learning and Accountability of Oxfam to ensure their implementation with sufficient quality in all countries;
  • To ensure that all processes, methodologies and tools are gender sensitive and capture gender transformative changes;
  • To support teams in the process of adaptation of methodologies and tools according to each country context while ensuring consistency of MEAL.

To ensure relevant Oxfam team, partners, target groups and community capacity building and participation in MEAL

  • To provide technical assistance and to support regional and county teams to implement, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning processes at regional, national and local levels; in particular in the collection of quantitative & qualitative information from various sources
  • To train and develop the regional and country programme teams on programme standards and on knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for effective monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability;
  • To train and/or to provide technical assistance for capacity building of partners to implement MEAL and reporting;
  • To provide support and advice for target groups and community capacity building and participation in MEAL where appropriate;
  • To monitor (remote and through field visits) quality of MEAL and provide ad hoc support for improvement;
  • To promote and facilitate sharing of MEAL experiences and good practices among the programme and within affiliates.

To provide analysis and presentation of MEAL data

  • To ensure collation, analysis and presentation of MEAL information from country and regional programme components
  • To compile country monitoring data into overall reports reflecting activities, outputs and outcomes in order to guide management decision making, provide accountability to stakeholders, share learning and demonstrate impact;
  • To manage and to support country and regional teams to manage the appointment of external consultants for monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability purposes including devising terms of reference, providing evaluations of methodological proposals by consultants and validation of reports;
  • To coordinate and support regional and national level learning events;
  • To feed back to country and regional teams on progress towards programme objectives and MEAL;
  • To make proposals coherent with the institutional policies of the different affiliates;
  • To support effective learning and exchange from outside the programme  in order to improve the effectiveness of the AMAL programme.
Key competencies:
  • Knowledge and experience of establishing and maintaining effective monitoring and evaluation systems for development projects
  • Experience of gathering, analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data
  • Proven ability to work effectively with others - strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent facilitation and training skills  
  • Good organisational skills including accuracy, consistency, attention to detail and patience
  • Ability to show perseverance, tenacity and the ability to work under pressure  
  • A strong focus on results - sets goals, plans and prioritises effectively, monitors quality and progress of work against plans, establishes high level of performance and sets an example to others
  • Demonstrable understanding of gender and rights based approaches to development
  • Experience of using participatory approaches in development projects
  • Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and Arabic
  • Commitment to Oxfam's values

Desirable

  • Previous experience with Oxfam
  • Previous experience of working on projects related to women's empowerment
  • Ability to speak French
Contract terms:

Applying :
CVS to be submitted to the following email address jsalloum@oxfam.org.uk  
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Grade: D1 (20,000 US$ - 25,000 US$ per annum) - in addition to other related benefits as per the labour laws in Lebanon.
Available to travel to other countries.


REPORTING LINES:
Postholder reports to: AMAL Programme Manager. However, given the highly technical/methodological nature of this position, a close matrix relationship with the MEL manager at the UDTM at Intermon Oxfam's head office in Spain is considered necessary.
Staff reporting to this post: None

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:  
Responsible for AMAL programme regional M&E funds as detailed in AMAL programme budget

Mon, 12/10/2012 - 13:54
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Job title: Programme Assistant - AMAL Programme
Organisation: Oxfam - GB
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: December 18, 2012
Job specifications
Description:

OXFAM PURPOSE:
To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.
Oxfam has been working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for over five decades and over the past four decades promoting gender equality and supporting women's right to participate and be represented in governance and decision-making structures and processes.

Key responsabilites:
  • Work closely with the Programme Manager to develop the regional programme's activities, with clear phasing and time frame;
  • Ensure wide range of consultations with relevant actors in various components and agree time frame of activities;
  • Work closely with Oxfam logistics officer to ensure timely and cost effective procurements of services;
  • Issue contracts for the regional partners;
  • Translation of some limited in size documents and translation for missions coming for the programme visit;
  • Monitor the performance of partners in the regional component as per the agreed action plan;
  • Issue contracts and be part of the gender innovation fund in the region;
  • Ensure CBOs and NGOs reporting on the innovation fund;
  • Filling system for the programme (soft and hard copies);
  • Liaise closely with Oxfam logistics officer to arrange for regional events;
  • Record and prepare the minutes of the meetings of the Steering Committees;
  • Organize for the programme partners and staff exchange visits; lobbying visits, among others;
  • Report writing for different pieces of work;
  • Set up delivery plans for regional conferences including follow up with researchers; media and ensure events' files are well prepared;
  • Support the regional gender working group of OI by ensures proper documentation and placing the minutes of the meetings in SUMUS system of Oxfam;
  • Work as focal points for the various arrangements of the inception phase of the programme at regional levels;
  • Minor support to HR issues of the Amal team in close coordination with Oxfam HR Manager in Lebanon office;
  • Ensure wide range of sharing relevant documents among affiliates;
  • Work closely with the media and advocacy staff to ensure the learning of the regional component is well captured and documented;
  • Minor budget management of the regional component;
  • Ensure Amal team applies all Oxfam policies and procedures.
Key competencies:
  • Sound experience in project management including report writing;
  • Sound understanding of the development and relief context within the region and the work of Non Governmental Organisations and other allies in the NGO sector;
  • Ability to coordinate with wide range of stakeholders;
  • Ability to plan workloads and demonstrate accountability for outputs, according to the requirements of an evolving corporate strategy;
  • Demonstrable understanding and experience of gender and diversity issues and proven commitment to addressing inequalities in all the key areas of responsibility;
  • Effective communication skills in speaking, and writing;
  • Good skills in using IT including power points presentation;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluent Arabic speaker essential (other language(s) spoken in the region an advantage);
  • Good interpersonal skills and demonstrable awareness of own strengths and areas of weakness and evidence of self managed learning;
  • Compatibility with Oxfam's values essential, combined with sound commitment to humanitarian and development issues and Oxfam's ethos.
Contract terms:

REPORTING LINES:
Postholder reports to: Programme Manager - Amal Programme
Staff reporting to this post: None

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:
None , but oversight budget of the regional component. programme
SALARY: 1300 USD per month in addition social security payments
LEVEL: D2, National, fixed-term till September 2015
Contact Email: Jsalloum@oxfam.org.uk

Mon, 11/26/2012 - 15:53
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Job title: Special Education Coordinator
Organisation: GRUPPO di VOLONTARIATO CIVILE - GVC
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Different regions in Lebanon
Deadline: December 7, 2012
Job specifications
Description:

 In the framework of a three-year project on inclusion of young children with special needs in primary schools in Lebanon, GVC (GRUPPO di VOLONTARIATO CIVILE) an Italian Organization is seeking to recruit a Special Education Coordinator to assist in coordinating, developing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the IEP for each student with special needs.
 

Key responsabilites:
  • Coordinate and assist special needs educators working in inclusive regular primary schools
  • Monitor the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular schools in different areas in Lebanon
  • Perform educational assessment of students with special needs
  • Participate in team work, meetings, workshops or conferences directly related to the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular primary schools.
  • Supervising, assigning, coordinating and participating in the work of the head office in Beirut
Key competencies:
  • A bachelor degree in Special Education is a must
  • Previous experience in education field (preferably for 3 to 5 years)
  • Commitment to working with children with special needs
  • Highly motivated, with good inter-personal skills
  • The ability to work in a team
Contract terms:

Contract duration: 3 years
Salary: Between 1200 and 1500 USD based on experience-Part Time
While GVC is based in Beirut, Karakol al-Druze area, your job will require you to work in different regions in Lebanon.

Please send your resume in English to Nada Ziwawi, Project manager at: gvclibano@gvc-italia.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Fri, 11/09/2012 - 12:46
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Job title: Programme Assistant - Social Protection for Widows in Iraq
Organisation: Oxfam GB
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: November 16, 2012
Job specifications
Description:

Oxfam GB is looking for an energetic, committed person, able to take individual initiatives and being a team player at the same time, to join Oxfam team in Lebanon as a Programme Assistant for the Social Protection for Widows in Iraq Programme.
The programme has been on going in the last three years and is reaching the final year of its implementation which requires ensuring smooth completion of the programme as well as planning for the new phase of the programme.

Key responsabilites:
  • Establish relationship with the partners in Iraq
  • Follow up with partners' activities based on the contracts issued
  • Explore with the partners the programme sustainability
  • Support partners' required reports, ensure accuracy and detailed data, and timely delivery of activities by partners
  • Timely responses to partners' queries
  • Conduct at least 2 trips to the partners before the end of the programme and submit monitoring reports
  • Prepare draft donors' final reports and ensure partners provide data as per the agreed donors' deliverables
  • Ensure that data related to the programme is uploaded in Oxfam Project Accountability and Learning (OPAL) system
  • Capture learning and document the work of successful stories, to ensure that the programme inputs are producing positive results in the lives of women
  • Review and ensure that the programme implementation is guided and in compliance with the donor,s contract
  • Update programme data in Oxfam system
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on programme progress and assist in the preparation of debriefing to line manager
  • Develop accurate and updated filing system for the programme and for each partner
  • Provide necessary documents and summary guidance for developing Phase II of he programme
  • Prepare final donors' draft reports
  • Coordinate with Oxfam Lebanon gender team on relevant initiatives related to gender equality
  • Coordinate closely with the partners for the final evaluation of the programme
  • In Collaboration with the Media Officer in Oxford upgrade the profile of the programme by reflecting stories and lessons learnt, regionally and globally
  • Assist on other task as requested by the Line Manager and as deemed necessary for programme development
Key competencies:

Essential:

  • University degree in social or political sciences or related discipline, including law and gender and development
  • At least three years of experiences with national, INGOs in programme management and implementation, including budget monitoring, planning, and monitoring and evaluation
  • Excellent oral and written communication and writing skills in English and Arabic
  • Arabic language is a must
  • Knowledge of gender and gender equality and relevance to poverty and vulnerability
  • Knowledge and skills in computer usage including power point and social media

 
Preferable:

  • Understanding of women's situation in Iraq
  • Demonstrated capacity of social and communication skills and ability to work with others and as part of the team
  • Ability to work under stress and in a team
Contract terms:

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: International/ MEEECIS/ Lebanon
LEVEL: D2
SALARY: 1,300 US per month (gross salary - in addition to transportation allowance as per Lebanon labour laws) - National post

REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to: Programme Officer - Lebanon
Coordination: Closely with Oxfam gender team (Programme and Finance), in Lebanon officer and well as with partners and relevant stakeholders, one year fixed term contract

OTHER: Committed to Oxfam principles and willing to learn and grow in the organization
The position is offered on a full time basis starting immediately for a fixed term contract over a period of 1 year (renewable).
Interested candidates should send their CV, motivation letter and three references specifying "Programme Assistant" in the subject line by 16 November 2012 to the jsalloum@oxfam.org.uk or visit Oxfam GB website to apply.

Mon, 11/05/2012 - 13:40
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Job title: Professional Coordinator for Public Relations
Organisation: Academic University for Non Violence and Human Rights (AUNOHR)
Location: Beirut - Lebanon
Working area: Beirut - Lebanon
Deadline: November 12, 2012
Job specifications
Description:

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