Project Coordinator ( Dealing With The Past)

forumZFD is working in the field of civic peace and conflict transformation. In 2010 forumZFD opened an office in Beirut (Badaro). We are seeking a candidate to fill the position of project coordinator. Job Vacancy: Project Coordinator (Dealing with the Past) Closing date for applications: May 30th, 2014 Work will commence on July 1st, 2014 Location: Mathaf, Badaro Volume of work: 40h/ week The successful candidate reports to the project manager for the program component Dealing with the Past. He/she will organize trainings for teachers and NGO staff on how to address the civil wars with young people. He/she will work closely with our Lebanese partner organisation in the implementation of a capacity development project for history teachers. The candidate will also contribute to the advancement of the program component Dealing with the Past and the development of new project ideas. He/she will help with networking in the field and with knowledge management on Dealing with the Past in Lebanon.Main Tasks:• Organizing trainings for NGO staff and teachers on the toolkit “Memories of the War”• Mentoring history teachers in a capacity development project in close cooperation with our Lebanese partners• Contributing to the development of new project ideas involving new target groups• Compiling an overview over existing training materials in the field of Dealing with the Past in LebanonTasks also include• Networking with training participants, partners and stakeholders• Organizational and administrative tasks• Supporting the project manager in writing reports• Translating short texts from and into Arabic• Participating in team meetings and internal workshopsforumZFD, Beirut Office - 2 -Requirements:• Bachelor or master degree in a related field• Work experience in NGOs as staff or volunteer, ideally in the field of Dealing with the Past• Good communication and networking skills• Interest in conflict transformation work• Creativity and the ability to translate ideas into projects• Enthusiasm, self-reliance, reliability• Ability to work in an international team• Excellent spoken & written Arabic and EnglishforumZFD offers remuneration according to forumZFD standards (including NSSF) and a friendly working atmosphere in a motivated team. Contract Period: 2 years How to apply Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their application including a letter of motivation (one page) and CV (credentials if available) by May 30th, 2014. Only complete applications will be considered! e-mail: lebanon@forumZFD.de For further information on forumZFD please visit our website at: http://www.forumzfd.de/en