National and local associations

• Maintain financial and accounting systems and procedures to ensure compliance with ABAAD financial standards and policies and legal and donor requirements
• Financial monitoring of expenditures as per approved funds and budget lines (i.e. procurement/admin costs, salaries, direct project costs etc.)
• Ensure and archive all documents related to internal financial systems of ABAAD and funded projects (pay roll of staff through bank account, cash management, segregation of duties, back up documents for expenses are in place etc.)
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Maintain all records related to transactions made in relation to projects
• Collect bids and quotations and archive all bills and expenses
• Identify  the need for stationery, supplies , material  and items needed and coordinate purchases and settlement of expenses
• Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses
• Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts
• Maintain and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
• Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Advise management about issues such as resource utilization and assumptions underlying budget forecasts

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Corporate Finance, Business Management or related field
• 2-3 years' work experience, preferably in the non-profit sector
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy and flexibility
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Effective time management, ability to plan workloads and demonstrate accountability for outputs
• Demonstrable experience of project financial reporting including to donors
• Professional knowledge of the methods of financial analysis and the methodology for the preparation of budgets
• Professional knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures of the Central Bank
• Professional Experience in the use of Financials Systems/Software
• Excellent reporting Skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, time  management and data entry management
• Fluency in English and Arabic both oral and written.

Immediate recruitment- Finance & Admin Officer
Duration: 3 months (One-Year renewable) - Part-time Position
The Finance Officer is supervised by the Finance & Administrative Manager. The position requires travel related to program's activities when necessary.

Post holder reports to: Finance & Administrative Manager
Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to abaad@abaadmena.org no later than October 23 and include Finance Officer Position in the email subject line.

Applications received after end of business day on closing date will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Establish and maintain an effective liaison network in areas of operations at communities level, and liaise with program team
• Maintain effective communication between the program's team, and different stakeholders
• Disseminate information and monitor community feedback on work policies and schemes
• Promote mutual understanding among various organizations who work for providing and coordinating response services in program's areas of operation
• Assist PM with the management of different components of the program
• Assist PM with administrative & logistical aspects of the program as required
• Form and provide services and give advice to Response and Protection Officers
• Compile monthly/annual management reports and returns
• Produce communication materials, briefs, papers related to the program as required
• Update communications log to assist in management of the program

• Bachelor's degree required in International Affairs or related social science field
• 2-3 years program management-related work experience, preferably in the non-profit sector
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and liaison skills; ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent computer skills and high proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English and Arabic both oral and written

Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to abaad@abaadmena.org no later than October 19 and include Liaison Officer Position in the email subject line.
Applications received after end of business day on closing date will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Post holder reports to: Program Manager
Duration: 3 months (One-Year renewable) - Full-Time position

The tasks and responsibilities of the consultant have been set as follows:

• Undertake all the logistical and administrative preparations for the two activities
• Develop the needed documentations and research papers
• Liaise with the facilitators to be recruited for each event
• Liaise with partners and stakeholders
• Attend the two events and prepare the reports and minutes of the two events

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• University degree in social sciences or humanities
• Excellent organization and coordination skills
• Familiarity with issues related to economic empowerment and marketing as well as gender equality
• Excellent writing skills in both English and Arabic
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines

The successful candidate is expected to work up to 30 days during a 5 month long period.
Interested candidates should send their CV, a detailed application letter and three references to vacancy@crtda.org.lb  Please indicate "BDS Consultant" in the subject line.
Selection is on an immediate and rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• To draw a roadmap of the consultation process
• To coordinate the preparation for Lebanon Second national consultation
• Develop the consultation meeting agenda (goals, objectives, and expected outcomes)
• Prepare any background papers required
• Moderate and document the consultation meeting
• Prepare the consultation report  and outputs

• Master's degree in Social Science or any other related field
• Strong expertise in the areas related to women, peace and security
• At least 7 years of progressive professional experience in the relevant field, preferably with direct involvement in the implementation of programmes in the areas of Women, Peace, and Security
• Highly analytical and familiar with the UN and the UN inter-agency collaboration in the field of gender and development
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and liaison skills
• Fluency in English and Arabic both oral and written

The consultant will carry out the above task under supervision of ABAAD - Resource Center on Gender Equality
 
Important: The Consultant shall keep confidential and shall not, without the written consent of ABAAD disclose to any other party documents, data, or other information of a confidential nature.
We envisage a period of Two months' consultancy work with agreed upon overall lump sum.
 
Interested candidates are invited to send their:
CV & Motivation letter to ABAAD contacts information: Ms. Ghida Anani - ABAAD Founder & Director at ghida.anani@abaadmena.org

By October 10th 2012
 
Please mention job title "Senior Consultant" in email subject-line.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

• Provide direct support and care for women and girls survivors of gender-based violence, including counseling and basic case management.  Case management services will include: Assessment of needs; Developing an action plan ;Implementing the plan; Appropriate following & Case closure;
• Provide direct age-appropriate and specialized support and care for beneficiaries including counseling and case management.  Case management services for survivors under the age of 18 will include the above steps of case management along with: Best Interest Determination; Age appropriate engagement and decision-making by survivors; Do No Harm analysis;
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback;
• Participate in weekly supervisory meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care and appropriate case management;
• As requested undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government.

• Degree/ diploma in Social Work, Counseling or other related field.
• Counseling and training experience with a reputable organization, including 3-5 years of experience counseling survivors of abuse or violence.
• Clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times is essential.
• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a member of a team essential.
• Ability to communicate in English and write clear and concise reports in English.
• Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Fluency in English and Arabic required.

Post holder reports to: GBV Case Management Program Coordinator
Duration: One year (renewable) - Full-Time position

Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to abaad@abaadmena.org no later than October 10  and include Case Worker/Social Worker position in the email subject. Applications received after end of business day on closing date will not be considered.

The study entails reviewing selected newspapers starting from January 2011 with a view of undertaking a content analysis of the frequency, direction and nature of its content coverage of women’s economic empowerment.
The study also entails undertaking direct interviews with key media experts involved in such issues.

The ideal candidate should have:

• No less than 7 years of demonstrable experience in media and research work
• Practical experience in covering news and analysis related to women’s economic empowerment
• Demonstrable research skills and gender analytical skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills in Arabic and English

Immediate Recruitment at CRTD.A - Short Term Consultancy
If interested, please send your CV and motivation letter to vacancy@crtda.org.lb
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Maintain and develop financial and accounting systems and procedures to ensure compliance with ABAAD financial standards and policies an legal and donor requirements
• Prepare timely, accurate and high quality monthly accounts (cash books, bank reconciliation, cash counts, various registers and journals)
• Financial monitoring of expenditures as per approved funds and budget lines (i.e. procurement/admin costs, salaries, direct project costs etc.)
• Ensure and archive all documents related to internal financial systems of ABAAD and all funded projects (pay roll of staff through bank account, cash management, segregation of duties, back up documents for expenses are in place etc.)
• Ensure collection and analysis of information required for all accounting purposes
• Supervise the preparation, application and development of the accounting systems and methods, which includes preparation of receipts, monitoring of invoices, verification of project's expenditures' supporting documents,  the identification of the profit - cost centres, in addition to controlling and analyzing the cost of the various processes
• Maintain all records related to transactions made in relation to projects
• Control and supervision of all financial and accounting activities implemented and ensure the application procedures for the collection and cash payments and follow up in order to assess their effectiveness and develop the bank's financial situation
• Assessing the financial situation of the organization and suggesting the best practices that contribute to its improvement and development
• Preparing timely and accurate monthly financial projections and cash-flow forecast;
• Collect bids and quotations and archive all bills and expenses
• Identify  the need for stationery, office supplies , material  and items needed and coordinate purchases and settlement of expenses
• Handle purchasing & reimbursements (stationary, phones, Internet, taxes..etc)
• Provide project's budgets and breakdowns as appropriate and requested from ABAAD Director & partners/Donors;
• Developing yearly financial budget of ABAAD

• BA degree in accounting or business administration
• At least 5 years of work experience in accounting including budgeting, year-end accounting, provision and development of financial reporting
• NGO experience is a plus
• The ability to analyze and draw conclusions based on scientific facts
• Accuracy and flexibility
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision;
• Strong conceptual, planning and analytical skills, and demonstrable ability to think strategically and practically
• Effective time management, ability to plan workloads and demonstrate accountability for outputs
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups (i.e. governmental departments, NGOs, staff..etc)
• Good command of English (speaking & writing). Fluent in spoken and written Arabic
• Good communication, problem solving, decision making & negotiation skills
• Demonstrable experience of project financial reporting including to donors
• Professional knowledge of the methods of financial analysis and the methodology for the preparation of budgets
• Professional knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures of the Central Bank
• Professional Experience in the use of Financials Systems/Software
• Respect to diversity and support the mainstreaming of gender in the organization and contribute to a more equal society through gender conscious behavior, role modeling, and openness towards capacity building
• Ability to train and coach others

ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization.
Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to ghida.anani@abaadmena.org and include the job title: "Finance/Admin Manager" in the email subject and cover letter. Applications received after end of business day on closing date will not be considered.
Immediate recruitment
Duration: One year (renewable) - Part-Time position

The post-holder will coordinate the implementation of projects within the MHP. This includes:

• Organising the logistics of the programme's events and activities, mainly workshops and field visits. The logistics include such tasks as travel, accommodation, exhibiting and selling resources, etc
• Taking minutes of meetings and ensure the follow up on action points
• Follow-up on programme components (ex: workshop reports, capacity building processes, resource production etc
• Conducting field visits to partners if required by the programme
• Assisting in developing annual work plans, and ensure and monitor their implementation
• Assisting in ensuring that the MHP section of the website and directory are regularly updated
• Attending meetings and events organised by ARC and the MHP if and when this is requested
• Demonstrating commitment to ARC's core values especially to the child protection policy
• Undertaking any other programme related tasks as requested by the Unit Coordinator
• The incumbent shall report directly to the Unit Coordinator, and will implement his/her tasks within the MHP Team.

• Bachelor in psychology
• Experience in NGO work
• Experience working in the Psycho-social field
• Facilitation skills - Research and documentation skills
• Punctuality and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• At least one written recommendation by a previous employer
• Fluent in English and Arabic - Computer literate (Arabic and English)
• Ability to handle work pressure especially in combining field and office work
• Ability to travel
• Availability to start work immediately

Remuneration: Salary based on qualifications and experience, NSSF benefits, Transportation allowance, Opportunity to grow within the organisation.

Please send your CV and letter of interest to Ms. Hiba (Administration) at arcleb@mawared.org For more information please call: 01 742 075