Technical Officer/Advocacy & Inclusion

Background: 

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.  

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates only to serve as a Technical Officer/Advocacy & Inclusion for the Lebanon Civic Action Accelerator Program, a five-year civil society strengthening program funded by USAID and implemented by FHI 360. The project will support a broad swath of civil society actors, building on prior civil society assistance accomplishments. Planned assistance interventions under this activity will increase the role of beneficiaries in shaping public policy (related to governance, human rights, protection of environment, and others); improve service provision; enhance the technical and administrative capacities of beneficiary organizations; and advance strategic collective action to advance rights and impact public policy.  

Anticipated Start Date: December 2021 or January 2022  

Job Responsibilities:  

Reporting to the Civil Society Specialist, the Technical Officer/Advocacy & Inclusion will contribute to the design, implementation and management of interventions that advance rights-based advocacy, strategic collective action, civic engagement, and mainstreaming of gender and social inclusion (GESI) with a particular focus on women, youth, persons with disabilities and other traditionally marginalized groups. Tasks include but are not limited to: 

• Contribute to the design of technical support and grant opportunities that advance rights, behavior change, civic engagement and dialogue with decision-makers at the community and national levels 
• Provide partners with technical assistance to develop, implement, and monitor their advocacy and civic engagement activities through technical consultations, training and/or mentoring on the human rights-based approach (HRBA), strategic advocacy planning, as well as Positive Youth Development (PYD) and gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) 
• Coordinate with civil society actors at the local, regional, and national level and monitor priorities, trends and opportunities for engagement 
• Coach short-listed grant applicants in finalizing project design to incorporate HRBA and GESI, as well as in strategic advocacy planning, innovative change methodologies and outreach efforts 
• Liaise with the grants team in monitoring grantee activities, conducting site visits and events; identify and facilitate networking and learning opportunities; and support development of success stories 
• Coordinate on technical assistance, research and learning initiatives, including implementation of pre/post advocacy and inclusion assessments of grantees and monitoring progress and reporting on impact 
• Participate in designing and facilitating civil society networking opportunities to enhance communication, learning and collaborative action 
• Support the grants team in drafting subaward solicitations; disseminating grant opportunities and conducting solicitation workshops; reviewing applications and participating in grant evaluation committees; participate in technical and budget negotiations; contribute to co-design of project strategies, tactics, and planning; etc.  
• Document successes, lessons learned and challenges in implementation; report on project activities and results; assist in the development of the annual work plans, monthly and bi-annual reports, as well as monitoring and evaluation plans and other reporting requirements as requested 
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies and procedures 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in law, human rights, political science, international development, social sciences or a related field. Master’s degree or its international equivalent a plus; 
• At least five (5) years of hands-on experience working with civil society on policy reform, rights-based advocacy, and/or civic engagement either within a Lebanese civil society or international organization  
• Demonstrated experience in democracy and governance, human rights programming, strategic advocacy, communications campaigns, and/or community mobilization required, including an in-depth understanding of Lebanese civil society’s efforts to advance political, economic, social and human rights. 
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, management and evaluation principles, practices and procedures 
• Involvement in networks, coalitions or multi-sector initiatives, including with media, private sector, academia, syndicates, preferred 
• Demonstrated experience with GESI mainstreaming approaches, do no harm and/or PYD a plus 
• Understanding of cost principles, program budgeting, and monitoring spending against project plans 
• Familiarity with USAID programming, rules and regulations preferred 
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams and partners 
• Professional proficiency in English and Arabic, with excellent oral and written communications skills 
• Familiarity with Microsoft software and networking tools desired 
• Must be authorized to work in Lebanon

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.  

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself. We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package.  

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.  

FHI 360 welcomes diversity among its staff and encourages members of any marginalized or underrepresented group to apply for any position for which they believe they are qualified. 

Qualified candidates from outside Beirut are especially encouraged to apply.