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.
Expired

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
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