Project Coordinator

Ibtissama – Smile Foundation Ibtissama's mission is to bring smiles, fun and laughter to hospitalized children inLebanon, especially those suffering from chronic illnesses, through weekly visits conducted by specialized “Clown Doctors”. Today, Ibtissama Clown Doctors are visiting 4 hospitals, namely,RaficHaririUniversityHospital,AmericanUniversityofBeirutMedicalCenterincluding the St. Jude–affiliated Children Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL),Makassed GeneralHospitaland Hotel Dieu de France. Position: Project Coordinator Institution: Ibtissama – Smile Foundation Job Category: Non - Profit Country:Lebanon Location:Beirut Type of Appointment: Full Time Deadline: July 15, 2013 Main Responsibilities All day-to-day operations of the foundation. Scheduling Ibtissama’s team weekly hospital visits once per month during the monthly meeting. Coordinating biannual training workshops with the head trainer fromItaly. In charge of recruiting new Clown Doctors: coordinating the process with the Head trainer fromItaly, interviews of candidates and the selection process. Strategic planning with the NGO board members: Expansion withinLebanonand throughout the Arab Countries. Preparing payments and annual budget. Coordinating media relations with the PR agency (HAVAS) that handles Ibtissama’s account. Acting as a spokesperson/ representative for TV/radio/ print interviews. Social Media: to manage Facebook page, twitter, Pinterest and Youtube accounts - responsible for creating content and online marketing. Updating website  with the help of Born Interactive. Fundraising: responsible of implementing existing strategies (Red Nose Day events at Schools, collection boxes, movie avant-premiere) and creating new ones as well as coordinating Gala dinner preparations with the events planning company. Sponsorship issues: prepare sponsorship packages, contact companies CSR departments. Attending fairs and events that will increase the awareness about the NGO. Personal & Professional Competencies Academic and Professional University degree in social studies, sociology, psychology, business or any other related field. Applicants from other degrees are welcome to apply. Experience One to three years of experience as a project coordinator or any other relevant work experience, able to the acquire knowledge to handle the main responsibilities mentioned above. Language Spoken and written English and Arabic, French is a plus. Qualifications Self motivated, eager to learn, possess organizational skills. Ability to work effectively within a team as well as work independently. Outstanding coordination and alignment skills. Basic computer literacy as well as social media savvy. Please send your CV to sara.kabbani@ibtissama.org