Interim Project Coordinator - Maternity Cover

Helem is the first LGBTQIA+ rights organization in the Arab world, officially established in Beirut, Lebanon in 2001. Its mission is to lead the struggle for the liberation of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Intersex, Transgendered, Queer (LGBTQIA+), and other people with non-conforming sexualities and/or gender identities in Lebanon and the SWANA region from all sorts of violations of their individual and collective civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. Our goal is to empower young LGBTQIA+ leaders to advocate for their own liberation. We seek to create initiatives and spaces where our communities can leverage unity through diversity and build power. We protect and support individuals with the resources to resist the harm caused by homophobia and transphobia. We empower our youth through education and community building and mobilize to change the laws, policies, and practices that deny us equality and reduce our quality of life.

 Job Description:

Manage and coordinate all project-related activities including programming, communications, finance, strategy, equipment, resources, activities, and troubleshooting;

Manage any and all communications between project stakeholders and ensure the smooth transfer of data and knowledge between them;

Ensure any and all project deliverables, including financial and personnel, are on time and on target and completed in full;

Ensure all project timelines are respected and any changes are reflected promptly and with full communication to relevant stakeholders;

Ensure that project budgets are meticulously followed, are up to date, and any changes are reflected promptly and with full communication to relevant stakeholders;

Assign tasks to project staff and assist with project and schedule management;

Liaise and ensure constant clear and transparent communication with project donors and partners on a regular basis and be available to attend any and all relevant meetings;

Oversee all project procurement management and ensure its full compliance with Helem and donor policies;

Oversee all MEAL requirements for the project with close communication and coordination with relevant Helem staff and external parties;

Oversee all finance and HR requirements, including invoices, receipts, contracts, and other requirements for the project, and provide ample advance notice of any changes to appropriate parties;

Monitor working hours, plans, expenditures, and timelines of all project personnel and assess their performance on a regular basis;

Report to the programs team on a regular basis and contribute to their monitoring and management of Helem’s deadlines and targets;

Provide advice and expertise on program and project implementation, including strategic, administrative, and logistical support when needed;

Assist in any other tasks deemed necessary by the center or organization’s leadership.

 Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration or related field

3-5 years of work experience, preferably in the non-profit sector

Excellent communication skills; ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment

Prior experience managing teams across multiple disciplines under pressure.

Proven work experience as a project manager or coordinator with regional/ international experience

Proven work experience or expertise in SOGIESC, human rights, and advocacy-related fields.

Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

Effective time management, ability to plan workloads, and demonstrate accountability for outputs

Demonstrable experience in project narrative reporting including to donors

Superior communications skills in English and Arabic