Project Officer

ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in development and emergency settings.

JOB TITLE: Project Officer

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon

ABAAD PURPOSE:

ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Project Officer will be working closely with the Project Coordinator on the implementation of the projects.

REPORTING LINES:

Post holder reports to:  Project Coordinator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist and work closely with the project coordinator on the overall implementation of the Gender related projects/activities in Lebanon;
• Contribute to the project implementation in line with the agreed action plan with the Project Coordinator and project team, and ensure timely responses;
• Facilitate the implementation of ABAAD implemented activities through coordination with the local community actors, project and field staff
• Support the Project Coordinator with the development of various TORs, project management tools and ensure the qualifications match the scope of the work/assignment;
• Consolidate reports on the project implemented activities and enhance learning, Report on impact level on the field, define challenges and lesson learnt;
• Facilitate learning and linkages among local staff and partner organizations;
• Assist in the preparation of partners' contracts, and amendments when deemed necessary
• Contribute to the periodic monitoring of the project as well as learning reviews and ensure proper documentation;
• Capture learning and document the work of successful stories, to ensure that the projects’ inputs are producing positive results;
• Participate in the meetings with the project stakeholders as requested by the Project Coordinator;
• Conduct administrative tasks, and coordinate activities to support the national and regional events as planned, including training, workshops and conferences;
• Prepare payment requests, floats as needed;
• Assist in other tasks as requested by the Project Coordinator and as deemed necessary for project development.
• Develop communication messages relevant to the Project work and streamlining the project messaging;
• Conceptualize and develop creative communication actions and tools for the projects, including tailored tools the projects’ target groups;
• Assist in promotion and dissemination of advocacy materials for launching initiatives and publications; and
• Communication is largely with internal staff, also with some external contacts and target audiences to support operational work.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

• Minimum of two years of experiences (NGO is a must)
• University degree in social science or related discipline, including gender and development
• Proven track record of working in a similar capacity with the nation and/or international NGOs in the region
• Knowledge of gender and gender equality
• Skilled in report writing in both languages (Arabic and English – French is a plus);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic including demonstrable ability to work with others and as part of a team
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage including word, excel, power point, and social media
• Good organizational skills
• Effective member of team and role model; demonstrates creativity in seeking better ways to do things and shares with team, and promotes high standards
• Takes responsibility for own work and delegated tasks and activities
• Anticipates problems and regularly provides solutions