Programme Coordinator - Middle East

Key Deliverables: 

  The following deliverables are tasks and activities which are expected to take place under this role.    

  The Project Coordinator must complete the following tasks to the highest standard, and in line with  

  deadlines. The key deliverables are outlined below: 

Policy and Programmatic: 

Supervise the team of Legal Information Officers and provide them support including capacity building; 

Supervise the implementation of activities in Lebanon, monitoring and supporting the field team; 

Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan for LAW’s project activities in Lebanon, including compiling and submitting project progress and implementation reports to the Programme Manager; 

Represent LAW in the working groups and cluster-coordination mechanisms; 

Establish and maintain engagement with government bodies and institutions, attending national coordination meetings including justice and legal aid programs; 

Identify civil society organisations and stakeholders to participate in consultations and trainings; 

Act as focal point for LAW partners and identify relevant technical trainings for capacity building (planning, financial monitoring, M&E, security, safeguarding) and ensure appropriate support is available; 

Coordinate meetings, fieldwork, events, and in-country visits by LAW HQ; 

Assist the Programme Manager in drafting policy, particularly relating to security, and Standard Operating Procedures in the Middle East office  

Legal 

Support the legal team in the Middle East with the preparation of legal analysis and public reports, advocacy materials, and training  content. 

Fundraising and Donor Reporting 

Monitor donor websites and identify calls for proposals to expand LAW’s projects in the Middle East; 

Assist the Programme Manager in preparation of concept notes and full applications/proposals for  funding, and in compiling updates and documentation for fundraising purposes; 

Lead on the preparation of donor reports and other impact reports, including preparation of project data and success stories for donor briefings. 

Advocacy and Communications 

Support the Regional Communications Officer in advocacy and communications by ensuring by providing contextual updates and information regarding LAW’s programmes in the Middle East 

Experience, Skills and Qualifications  

Legal right to work in Lebanon; 

Bachelor’s degree in law; human rights, international law, international relations, political science or related field;  

Minimum 4 years demonstrated experience, with a focus on international criminal law, or international human rights law, or refugee law.  

Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable groups; 

Understanding of protection and displacement issues in the Middle East context; 

Knowledge and experience in implementing protection interventions involving at-risk communities or gender programming is preferred;  

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in project planning, design, M&E, including development of M&E plans and tools;  

Experience of managing variable workload, attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines;  

 Excellent drafting and communication skills, including fluency in English and Arabic;  

 Proven excellent research and analytical skills;  

 Active listening and analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment;  

Ability and skills to establish positive relationships with various stakeholders;  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint, and strong technical literacy.