Project Coordinator

  Job Description:   -        Coordinating Maharat's meetings with journalists and media workers. -        Organizing roundtables and discussion sessions with different stakeholders. -        Coordinating with Maharat experts to collect data to be used in the production of material related to Maharat's projects. -        Ensuring Maharat’s active and strong e-presence (social media networks) -        Initiating and maintaining regular and consistent relations with mainstream media institutions and professionals. -        Writing Press releases. -        Following up with the media for coverage of Maharat's activities and dissemination of press releases -        Collecting and organizing data related to all activities including photo documentation -        Assisting Maharat's Program Manager in all tasks required for the smooth and proper implementation of activities. -        Ensuring proper activity execution of Maharat's projects in the field, including logistic organization as needed. -        Ensuring relations between Maharat and stakeholders involved in projects’ activities -        Collecting, organizing and keeping all data relevant to projects’ activities -        Drafting reports on activity implementation -        Assisting Program Manager in preparing project reports Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Media, political affairs, law or any relevant degree. At least 3 years of professional experience in media field, NGOs or development agencies. Excellent oral and written communications skills both in Arabic and English. Excellent inter-personal skills Excellent computer proficiency Willingness and ability to work independently, as well as with team members Strong organizational and time management skills Knowledge of Lebanese media landscape Having a background on media and electoral laws.   Deadline for Application: July 22, 2013   Availability for work: As soon as possible Working hours: 9 am till 5 pm, with possibility of flexible or extended working hours during the events. Duration of contract: 12 months contract, including a three months trial after which the contracts extents after reviewing the job description. Remuneration:  Depends on CV and experience.   Interested applicants, kindly send resume to info@maharatfoundation.org