Architect/Project coordinator

We are seeking to hire one Architect as project coordinator to lead the coordination of projects with urban aspects at NAHNOO.

Work Type: Full time

Location: office location in Furn-el-Cheback, with possible assignments in South and/or North
Start Date: ASAP

To apply: send CV, portfolio, and motivation letter specifying to which position(s) you wish to apply to [email protected], use email subject JO-Co-03

About NAHNOO

NAHNOO is a research and advocacy platform for participatory policy-making. It is a youth-led non-governmental organization rallying volunteers across Lebanon to work towards an inclusive society, through advocacy campaigns that promote: Good Governance, Public Spaces, and Cultural Heritage.

Through multidisciplinary and participatory research, capacity-building workshops, and grassroots activities, we provide a platform for youth and professionals to lead the planning and implementation of advocacy campaigns and gain the skills needed to impact policy-making at the local and national levels.

About the coordinator role

The project coordinator’s main responsibilities are:

• The effective and flexible coordination and implementation of various NAHNOO projects’ activities, related to the promotion of public spaces and cultural heritage.
• The involvement of volunteers from different cities in NAHNOO’s work in complex participatory mapping activities;
• Under the supervision of a senior architect/urban planner, the production of a variety of maps related to data collection activities in a number of cities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the production of maps to document urban research.
• Participation in urban research and analysis
• Participation in creating communication channels with various stakeholders in local communities.
• Recruitment of volunteers to participate in research work.
• Coordinate the organization of NAHNOO events and mentor volunteers in doing so
• Act as a first point of contact for research volunteers, keeping them motivated.
• Monitor the work of research volunteers to ensure quality work

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree, preferably in Architecture
• Software skills: Autocad, Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel…
• Research skills: Field research and analytical mind
• Visualization skills: in particular through maps
• Leadership capabilities and ability to work with a diversity of people
• Team spirit and community outreach skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to adapt to different environments.
• At least 1 year of experience in project coordination and implementation of, preferably, similar project.
• Excellent language abilities in Arabic and English.