Regional Workers' Voice Observer - Bekaa
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Deadline for application is March 15, 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The application should include the following documents:
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- A Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- A cover letter including 3 references.
Please send the documents – in English and in PDF format to the following e-mail address: [email protected]
LWRO values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. All applicants for employment will receive equal treatment without discrimination on grounds of gender, race, ethnic or national origins, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation, or any other grounds.
Project Background:
The SAFE project is designed to address the pressing challenges faced by vulnerable refugee and local communities in Akkar, North Lebanon, Baalbek-Hermel, and Bekaa governorates. This initiative seeks to empower these communities by providing them with increased safety, access to rights, and enhanced self-reliance through sustainable livelihood solutions in the agri-food sector.
Tasks and Responsibilties:
A regional workers’ rights observer serves primarily as an investigator, observer, and monitor of workers’ rights issues in a specific geographical area in Lebanon.
- Planning and coordinating activities related to relevant mandates on workers’ rights.
- Collecting relevant data on workers’ rights violations in the assigned sector and area.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of the local context to develop comprehensive databases.
- Identify target demographics and their workplaces.
- Document and map out the network of connections, including numerical data and geographical locations.
- Coordinating with local authorities, grassroots organizations, civil society organizations and relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the planning and coordination of training workshops.
- Assist in the implementation of research studies and social rapid surveys.
- Monitor protests and movements within all worker groups in the local area.
- Prepare progress reports.
- Conduct on-site investigations across various sectors of employment.
- Conduct interviews with local activists and representatives from public and private institutions to gather insights and perspectives.
Educational Background, Experience and Required Skills:
Educational Background:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in political sciences, social sciences, development studies, economics, statistics, media, or any related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in outreach work, preferably in international development, humanitarian aid, or nonprofit organizations.
- Demonstrated practical fieldwork experience.
- Proficient in conducting interviews, facilitating group work, and completing documentation.
- Experience in community relations management and effective communication with local associations and official bodies.
- Knowledge of labor issues, labor laws, and social security regulations.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience working in diverse cultural and geographic contexts.
Required Skills:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, capable of interpreting data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for conveying findings through reports, presentations, and briefings.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling productive collaboration with project staff, partners, donors, and stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to data quality assurance, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and validity of data.
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Ability to build and maintain networks with local stakeholders, experts, and contacts to gather valuable insights and information.
NOTE:
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