Project Coordinator

Project Description:

The "Multi-level Dialogue in Lebanon" project is working to address the deep crisis in Lebanon and to contribute to a better future for the country. Beghof foundation, funded by the EU, is collaborating with partners from all over Lebanon to support a multi-track process by funding iniatives dealing with the past or strengthening sical cohesion, or advocating for political reforms.

Job Purpose:

Within the broader scope of project management, the project coordinator will deal with various parts of the project tracks, serving as a liaison with the rest of the team, while implementing daily tasks from the project timeline, liaising with stakeholders, monitoring proper execution, as well as creating written pieces that are used for documentation and reporting.

Main duties & Responsibilities:

1. Setup and implement community engagement activities in Lebanon (relating to service provision, social cohesion, dealing with the past, and substantive reform options), accompanying and conducting meetings with different groups and maintaining consultations with Lebanese stakeholders and partners;
2. Conduct research and context analysis and support the drafting of concept notes, background papers and training material,
3. Ensure proper documentation of activities in Arabic and English to contribute to event visibility and donor reporting;
4. Participate in relevant assessments, monitoring and evaluation in collaboration with our MEL team.
5. Provide backstopping of team with regards to activity coordination, resource planning, and logistics.
6. Support in developing and delivering all Lebanon-related project materials.

Skills & Competencies:

1. Effective Communication & Cultural sensitivity: essential for working closely with team members and with stakeholders, even difficult ones.
2. Organization and time management: to manage the daily activities and needs of a consuming project which requires an excellent ability to multi-task and effectively manage your time.  
3. Computers and graphic design: Microsoft Office Pack (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and ability to work with visual communication platforms like CANVA to create basic infographics, social media posts, event invitations, information bulletins and project visuals,
4. Problem solving: although senior staff will step in to handle significant problems, you should be prepared to work through and resolve minor issues without assistance.
5. Positive and collaborative attitude: very helpful in handling the stress of unexpected challenges and also helps maintaining team spirit and motivation.

Personal Specification:

1. Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in delivering training session, facilitating conversation and debates, writting reports.
2. Education: Degree in Political Science, History, Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Anthropology, or Cultural Studies.
3. Languages: good English and Arabic writing skills.
4. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Pack (PowerPoint, excel, word, and similar), Canva.

Disclaimer/ Operational note:

Berghof Foundation prides itself for working with the full range of political, religious and ideological Lebanese spectrum, and does so all over the country.  The team will practice reasonable and professional judgement versus its activities at all time, particularly in the current national political and security environment, and applicants to this position should be comfortable with this.