Deputy Project Manager (Full-Time)

A deputy project manager with excellent organizational skills, basic research experience and a core interest in working on gender and sexuality (focus on sexual and reproductive health), is sought for a new 2 year-long funded project.   What is the A project?   The A project is about seeking agency, alternatives and autonomy in sexuality, sexual health, and gender. The project aims to address people living in Lebanon, young and not so young, through its various programs. The project aims to work on sexuality, while looking at but not limiting the discussion to disease-prevention and violence, but also through an affirmative and sex-positive approach.  Main Duties   This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and flexible individual. Applicants will need great interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and community organizations.   Applicants need not be experts in sexuality, gender, and/or health but preference goes to those who have experience in these domains. The position requires a range of skills and responsibilities, including but not limited to:   Familiarize themselves thoroughly with the work that has been commissioned Plan work in such a way to achieve specific objectives Logistical set up and contribution to workshops/ trainings Meeting with stakeholders Running a sexuality support-line and liaising with support-line volunteers Documentation of project activities Managing and analyzing qualitative data. Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports.   Qualifications Preferably MPH or MA degree in a social science discipline; applicants with a bachelors degree and experience will be considered Interest in working on sexuality and gender Good analytical, quantitative, and qualitative research skills High level of independence and decision-making Willingness to learn new skills and work under pressure at times Proficient in Arabic and English Basic knowledge of windows office (excel, ppt, & word) and social media platforms. While it’s not required, please mention if experienced in photoshop, wordpress, and/or blogging. Personal specification Ability to work well with other organizations Very good representational and presentational skills Very good written and verbal communication skills An ability to prioritize and manage time effectively Skills of innovation and lateral thinking and being able to find new and imaginative ways of doing things A self-starter, able to take initiative, respond to opportunities and develop own knowledge and skills to stay ahead of the game   Circumstances Willingness to sometimes work flexible hours or attend evening/week-end trainings (for which time off in lieu will be given)   --------------------- Could you please rate the level of dis/comfort with addressing, discussing, and working with individuals who relate to the below topics? Note: Know that this position doesn’t require knowledge or a full comfort on all the below topics, but that one is able to be non-discriminatory and open in approaching and discussing them.   Please include this table in your cover letter, as well as any additional explanations.     Very comfortable 1 Comfortable 2 Undecided 3 Uncomfortable 4 Very Uncomfortable 5 Premarital sex           Sexual violence           STIs and HIV           HIV positive persons           Unwanted pregnancy           Abortion, early term           Abortion, later term           Sexual orientation           Same sex relationships           Transpersons           Sex work & Sex workers           Sexual pleasure           Sex without a condom           Sex with multiple partners