Long-Term Observer Coordinator

About LADE

LADE is a Lebanese non-profit and non-partisan organization advocating for election integrity and fair representation as two vital pillars for a functional democracy. Since its establishment in 1996, the Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) has been heavily involved in instigating electoral reform on a national level through a set of well-designed interventions amongst which election monitoring constitutes a corner-stone for a viable parliament, where it features as a necessary tool to assess the electoral framework and propose amendments when needed. The association's early efforts reached paramount in 1998 with the implementation and management of a full-fledged campaign aiming at restoring local elections across Lebanon for the first time since the breakout of the Lebanese Civil War. Consequently, LADE’s role grew further and as a leading reformist organization. LADE’s awareness extended throughout the years to cover pre-elections, e-day and post-elections activities. Moreover, the association has been able, in a short period of time, to catch up with the academic and societal debates around media ethics and gender participation and has successfully developed a multifaceted and multidisciplinary approach to citizenship and electoral reform.

Job Purpose: 

• Manage the work of 42 long-term observers (LTOs) throughout the electoral campaigns of Lebanon’s next parliamentary elections.
• Collect reports from LTOs and submit weekly reports briefings on violations to the operation manager

Main Tasks:

• Coordinate the deployment, preparations and activities of LTOs in consultation with LADE’s operation manager.
• Coordinate the activity of LTOs throughout the electoral campaigns.
• Liaise with LADE’s operation manager concerning all aspects related to the deployment of LTOs.
• Prepare all briefing materials for LTOs.
• Organize regular briefing session with LTOs.
• Ensure an adequate flow of information between the core team and LTOs.
• Maintain regular contact with LTOs and provide guidance and instructions when needed.
• Task LTOs to collect information on women participation in the elections.
• Ensure that LADE’s observers guide is provided to all LTOs.

Keep record of the weekly reports submitted by the LTOs

• Collect and analyze information received from LTOs.
• Ensure that information from LTOs is received in a timely manner.
• Prepare regular summary reports on the findings of LTOs in Arabic Language
• Contribute to the drafting of all preliminary statements and final report.
• Coordinate on a daily basis with LTOs and conduct weekly meetings to discuss work progress, challenges, and recommendation

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in political science, social science, law or related fields.
• Five years of professional experience at the national level with excellent project management skills.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a sensitive political environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in supervisory role and as part of a large team.
• Remain available for consultation until the final report is published.
• Knowledge of the current electoral legal framework and other relevant legislation and regulation.
• Knowledge of the political context.
• Familiar with election monitoring and have a previous experience in monitoring general and local election.
• Knowledge of the electoral international standards

Observers of 2009, 2010, and 2016, 2018 elections are strongly encouraged to apply.

LADE is an equal opportunity working environment.