Marketing Intern (Paid) For "mann Hiya" -A Livelihoods Project To Support Female Refugees

Assignment   Mann Hiya is a livelihoods project supported by Amel Association International and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and aim to provide an income generating opportunity for Iraqi Refugee Women in Lebanon. Based in Amel’s Community Center for Refugees in Ain el Remmaneh, Iraqi Refugee women acquire skills in making handicrafts, including accessories, sewing and embroidery through courses at Amel. Their products are currently showcased at exhibitions and events and profits from sales go directly to the female refugees. Some of the products can be seen on their facebook page: Mann Hiya or on http://www.mann-hiya.com.   Amel is seeking a dynamic, creative, and business savvy marketing intern to implement a marketing strategy in Beirut for Mann Hiya Accessories and Bags. The Marketing Intern work towards creating partnerships with local vendors to promote the sale of Mann Hiya items.  S/he will be responsible for making contacts with local vendors in Beirut and establish working partnerships. S/he will report to the Head of Center in Ain el Remmaneh.   This is an exciting opportunity to work on a social cause—supporting vulnerable persons to support themselves and at the same time gain a skill and confidence.   The ideal candidate will be a business/marketing student or recent graduate who has excellent communication skills,     Responsibilities   Identify and Implement a Marketing Strategy for Mann Hiya Products: Accessories, Bags, and other items.   -Identify vendors in Beirut where Mann Hiya products can be shown and sold.   -Develop contacts and establish agreements between the Mann Hiya project and the respective vendor.   -Explore other avenues to showcase and sell products.   -Update the Mann Hiya facebook page.   -Report on progress to Head of Center in Ain el Remmaneh.     Work Conditions   The work will require meeting with shops and vendors in Beirut and thus will require a lot of travel in Beirut.   The days and hours of work are flexible.  It is estimated that the amount of work will be 15-20 hours per week but can more depending on needs and candidate’s schedule.    Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing or related field Interest in social change and women's empowerment Familiarity with stores and shops and points of sale in Beirut Dynamic personality with strong communication and organization skills Flexible schedule Arabic plus English or French fluency