Advocacy Officer
Requires a Cover Letter?:
yes
Application Submissions Guideline:
Interested candidates with the required competencies and experience are requested to send an updated CV & cover letter to [email protected] by May 31,2021, with the relevant subject line: Advocacy Officer
In the cover letter, applicants are encouraged to elaborate on their motivation and experience, and their earliest start date.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Contact Person Name:
Lama El Hajjar
Contact Person Position:
Office & Finance Manager
Contact Person Email:
Description:
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, social sciences, international relations, or a related field;
- At least 2-3 years proven knowledge and experience of development and delivery of advocacy and campaigning strategies;
- Experience in Advocacy work for public causes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven networking skills, and ability to generate interest in Public Works’s strategies.
- Proven knowledge and experience of the legislative and policy-making system in Lebanon;
- Knowledge of institutions related to urbanism is a plus, as well as current actors in the reconstruction of the neighborhoods affected by the port explosion;
- The ability to develop good working relationships
- Demonstrates very good understanding of and experience in communications and outreach/advocacy;
- Skillful in the Arabic and English language
Role & area of contribution:
- Build and maintain relationships with policy actors (international organisations, local organisations, media, lawyers, activists, academics, etc.).
- Engage with partners to build and cultivate strategic partnerships to leverage advocacy opportunities with government leadership, Ministries, other implementing partners.
- Support the development of Public Works’s advocacy strategy and lead on delivery of agreed advocacy objectives.
- Support the advocacy and campaigning activities of Public Works
- Develop and utilize advocacy channels for the organization to achieve relevant advocacy objectives;
- Periodically assess existing partnerships and membership in networks and coalitions;
- Attend and organize meetings and discussions with partners;
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and reach out to groups or organizations or activists, to introduce Public Works’ advocacy work and assess possibilities of collaboration;
- Remain updated on all Public Work’s projects and liaise with heads of departments.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
Last modified:
07 Jul, 2021
Intervention Sector(s):
Advocacy & Awareness, Development, Human Rights & Protection, Research & Studies
Application Deadline:
Monday, 31 May 2021
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
-
Salary
Starting $800
Salary Range:
800 to 1200 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, social sciences, international relations, or a related field;
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Excellent
French Language:
Good
Country/City:
- Lebanon
- Beirut