Local Coordinator for 'MIL4Peace' -Lebanon

In the framework of the project “MIL4Peace” funded by the European Union, Deutsche Welle Akademie (DWA) is looking to engage a Local Coordinator for Lebanon to manage and coordinate project activities in Lebanon.

Scope of work

This position will report directly to the DWA Head Office in Germany. The responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordination of all activities in Lebanon related to the contract.
• Coordination and collaboration with local MIL experts, their mission and assignments, as well as approval of reports and invoices.
• Managing networks and fostering exchange with identified civil society organizations, other stakeholders and projects.                       
• Introducing the project to key stakeholders, including ministries, local authorities, and existing local networks in cooperation with MIL experts.
• Developing, selecting, and organizing a minimum of two grants (Financial Support to Third Parties) for civil society organizations to implement MIL4Peace Boot Camps, engaging at least 60 youth representatives.
• Collecting financial reports and supporting documentation from grant recipients.
• Preparing status reports for submission to the DWA Head Office.
• Maintaining regular communication and exchanges with national coordinators in Tunisia and Libya.
• Gathering data for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Ensuring project visibility and sharing of success stories.
• Join regular coordination meetings with the European Union.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ experience in the management/coordination of international donor-funded projects (added value: EU-funded projects)
• Proven experience in managing small-scale grant projects for local civil society organizations.
• Experience working with civil society organizations and/or media representatives in the MENA region in political sensitive contexts.
• Presentation skills and ability to interact with different stakeholders, associated project partners, CSOs, media.
• Arabic speaking and writing skills (native) as well as English (fluent in speaking and writing).
• Ability to interact in an intercultural team.
• Willingness to travel within Lebanon.
• Experience in working for an international organization, such as DW Akademie, would be an asset.

Place of Assignment

The DW Akademie Project Coordinator will be based at the DW Akademie Office in Beirut (40% presence).

Remuneration and payment

Rate of payment agreed upon selection. Please submit your signed offer in PDF form for the desired daily rate along with your updated CV.

Payment will be upon submissions of invoice and timesheet. The payment will be made in EUR via bank transfer.