National and local associations

• Develop issues and policy briefs
• Map policy actors as well as policy dialogue arenas and spaces within and beyond the MENA region
• Develop a policy dialogue strategy
• Engage and initiate policy dialogue initiatives
• Write up reports
• Produce outputs as required by the project

• University degree in social sciences or related field especially economy and/or public policy
• Training in gender equality
• Demonstrable experience in policy dialogue
• At least 5 to 7 years of experience in a policy related field and preferably within the NGOs sector
• Understanding of gender and economy issues in the MENA region
• Familiarity with and understanding of policy dialogue processes
• Understanding of issues related to gender and public policy in the MENA region
• Ability to provide training in policy dialogue - Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates good judgment and effective decision making skills
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic. French is a plus.
• Ability to work within a team - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to gender equality and social justice - Ability to meet multiple deadline
• Ability to successfully work with groups with multiple interests, objectives and perspectives

Immediate Recruitment- 1 year post- Full-time- With possibility of extension Full-time, 1-year, renewable post

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV + 3 references + letter of motivation to vacancy@crtda.org.lb, please mention Policy Dialogue Coordinator. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted - No phone calls please.

• Follow up on the implementation of the project activities, and making sure meeting the deadlines
• Establish direct contacts with relevant authorities to communicate on critical issues related to the campaign
• Advocating for new nationality law and executive circulars (by sector and by geographical location)
• Organize regular meetings with Parliamentary blocks, jurists and legal experts
• Issuing policy papers and communication material
• Undertaking other tasks as required

• At least three years of work experience in the field of project management
• Extensive knowledge of overall gender and citizenship programs
• Excellent communication, negotiation and facilitation skills
• Familiarity with activities and team coordination
• Excellent writing skills in Arabic and English

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV + 3 references + letter of motivation to vacancy@crtda.org.lb. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Full-time, 1-year, renewable post.

• Planning and coordinating and delivering CB workshops and awareness raising seminars for various audiences
• Coordinating and implementing community mobilization activities
• Organising media seminars
• Organizing briefing sessions and meetings with parliamentarians and other decision makers
• Providing timely and high quality reports
• Undertaking other tasks as required

At least three years, work experience in the field of capacity building & public awareness raising
Successful track record in facilitation, training, coaching and mentoring
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Familiarity with participatory adult learning methods
Excellent writing skills in Arabic and English or French

Full-time, 1-year, renewable post.

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV + 3 references + letter of motivation to vacancy@crtda.org.lb. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted - No phone calls please.

• Literature review of pertinent documents
• Develop indicators
• Design tools for data collection
• Undertake data collection - Interview key informants
• Analyze findings
• Draft gender audit report
• Finalize report based on feedback from CRTD.A /REEWP

• University degree in social sciences or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in qualitative and action oriented research
• Specific experience in gender audits
• Demonstrable conceptual, analytical and practical knowledge of gender and development and gender analysis
• Strong command of and excellent writing skills in English and Arabic
• French is a plus
• At least 5 years of experience in similar contexts
• Demonstrable commitment to gender equality and social justice

Immediate Short-term Recruitment, the assignment is being offered starting 14 February 2011 and until April 2011

Interested candidates should send their CVs + motivation letter + 3 references to vacancy@crtda.org.lb  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted - No phone calls please.