Program Coordinator On Policy Development Hub For Lebanese Youth And Csos

Brief Program Description: Policy Development Hub for Lebanese Youth and CSOs
Powered by the Youth Economic Forum, an independent non partisan NGO dedicated to empowering Lebanese youth in public affairs, the program aims at consolidating YEF offering policy development tools for Lebanese youth (students, activists and researchers from different backgrounds and regions) and Civil Society Organizations in Lebanon. The program shall develop into a guide into non partisan, scientific and objective methods to design and draft public interest related policies.
The program contains multiple layers of action, from coordinating the training of new policy trainers for YEF, organizing policy debates and specific workshops in partner universities and with partner NGOs. The program coordinator will also have to coordinate the research efforts and evolution of the members within ongoing advocacy campaigns and maintain a working relation with YEF network in public and private sectors.
 
Job Description:
 
Program Management and Implementation

In charge of the implementation of YEF’s “Policy Development Hub” program;
Maintaining contact between YEF members, YEF Steering Committee, partner NGOs, public institutions, experts and universities;
Coordinating the implementation of all objectives of the program and coordinate staff’s actions and tasks;
Establish harmonious coordination with the Program assistant, communication officer, policy researcher and trainers.
In charge of the supervision and coordination of the publication process of all printable material;
Preparing all necessary advertising material and ensure its dissemination, in coordination with the program assistant;
Supervise the logistics of the project, including lodging, transportation and catering;
Reporting to the YEF Steering Committee;

 
Education & Qualifications

BA in Economics or Business or equivalent
Project management, communication and leadership skills
Experience in working with NGOs in Lebanon
Ability to work in a team
Mobility all throughout the Lebanese territory (driving license required)
Excellent written and oral skills for internal and external communication in Arabic as well as in English (French is a plus)

The Program Coordinator would begin duties as of 1st of April 2012 until October 2012. Remuneration is approximately 1.200$ per month.
Send your CV and cover letter to yefevent@gmail.com