Program Manager Environmental Justice

Duties include:

• Assume overall responsibility for the hbs´ Environmental Justice program component focusing on ecology and energy politics in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq including development, planning and implementing the program in consultation with the Office Director.
• Explore, plan and implement project ideas in cooperation with local, regional and international partners
• Review project proposals; prepare budgets and monitor projects, develop capacity building and other support for partners

• Give input and assistance to projects related to the region handled by other hbs offices
• Provide reports and analysis about relevant developments
• Establish and maintain liaison with local and regional partner organizations

• Undertake specific literature review, policy research and writing assignments in order to contribute to the production of strategic planning documents
• Content support for the office website and publications

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• Academic degree in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Politics or related field
• Excellent grasp of ecology, climate change and energy politics in Lebanon (Syria and Iraq an asset)
• Extensive knowledge in program planning, implementation and administration

• Work experience with academic institutions , civil society and/or think tanks
• Demonstrated ability to function independently within a broad framework, conceptualize programs in a creative manner and interact with individuals and non-governmental as well as governmental institutions in a professional way
• English and Arabic proficiency in written and oral communication required. Good computer skills.
• Ability to travel