Gender Project Officer

JOB TITLE: Project Officer

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon with extensive travel across the region (up to 60%)

ABAAD PURPOSE:

ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings. “Ending Gender-Based Violence: towards standardization and strengthening quality of services and direct response” is an initiative aiming at reducing the risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through women, boys and girls empowerment and improving the quality of multi-sectorial assistance for women and girls survivors or at risk of GBV among the host and Syrian refugee population.

BACKGROUND:

ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings. “Ending Gender-Based Violence: towards standardization and strengthening quality of services and direct response” is an initiative aiming at reducing the risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through women, boys and girls empowerment and improving the quality of multi-sectorial assistance for women and girls survivors or at risk of GBV among the host and Syrian refugee population.

In order to increase vulnerable women and girls’ (from all nationalities) access to prevention and response services.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Gender project officer will be working closely with the project Manager on the implementation of the projects. The position will be based in Beirut with frequent travelling to Mount Lebanon, North (Akkar), Bekaa (North, West and Central) and South and other countries in the Mena region.

REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to: Project Manager

DIMENSIONS:

• Delegated authority to assist in the overall implementation of the Gender related projects/activities in Lebanon;
• Delegated authority to supervise the current community mobilization processes and delegated Gender related projects/activities.
• Required to make sound judgments regularly within agreed processes using a good understanding of the team and the facilities of the team;
• Communication is largely with internal staff, also with some external contacts and target audiences to support operational work.
• Analysis and communication of some complex information at a simple level is required to a wide audience to promote and influence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the project implementation in line with the agreed action plan with the project Manager and project partners, and ensure timely responses;

• Facilitate the implementation of ABAAD implemented activities through coordination with the local community actors and with partners in Lebanon and in the region;
• Support the project manager with the development of various TORs and support with recruitment of consultants and ensure the qualifications match the scope of the work/assignment;
• Consolidate reports on the project implemented activities and enhance learning;
• Facilitate learning and linkages among local staff and partner organizations;
• Assist in the preparation of partners' contracts, and amendments when deemed necessary
• Contribute to the periodic monitoring of the project as well as learning reviews and ensure proper documentation;
• Capture learning and document the work of successful stories, to ensure that the projects’ inputs are producing positive results in the lives of women;
• Participate in the meetings with the project stakeholders as requested by the project manager;
• Conduct administrative tasks, and coordinate activities to support the national and regional events as planned, including training, workshops and conferences;
• Prepare payment requests, floats as needed;
• Lead on specific training for partners;
• Assist in other tasks as requested by the Project Manager and as deemed necessary for project development.
• Develop communication messages relevant to the Project work and streamlining the project messaging;

   

• Conceptualize and develop creative communication actions and tools for the projects, including tailored tools the projects’ target groups;
• Develop media communication, including drafting press briefings and press releases, their distribution to the target groups and monitor the preparation of press clippings;

• Assist in promotion and dissemination of advocacy materials for launching initiatives and publications;
• Use multi-media and social media solutions in communication strategies;

Other Activities:

• Collaborate closely with ABAAD TEAM.
• Participate in weekly internal meetings if advised to do so.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports.
• Respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and its PSEA Policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager. 

  SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• University degree in social science or related discipline, including gender and development; proven track record of working in a similar capacity with the nation and/or international NGOs in the region;
• Knowledge of gender and gender equality;
• Experience in field coordination, monitoring and follow up;
• Experience in event management and coordination;
• Highly skilled in report writing;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic including demonstrable ability to work with others and as part of a team;
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage including word, excel, power point, and social media;
• Willingness to travel for sustained periods of time;
• Good organizational skills;
• Effective member of team and role model; demonstrates creativity in seeking better ways to do things and shares with team, and promotes high standards.
• Takes responsibility for own work and delegated project/processes (including some leadership);

• Anticipates problems and regularly provides solutions.

  ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization