Project Coordinator: Middle East and North Africa

The project coordinator provides support to the project manager and team in the implementation and administration of activities. This is a wide-reaching support role that will provide support to all aspects of the project including support to research activities, project reporting and leading Monitoring and Evaluation activities for the team.

LOGISTICS

This is a remote position, but the ideal candidate is based in Lebanon and will work remotely from there. You must have work authorization in your location that does not require sponsorship from Internews. Wherever possible, we work to try to find solutions for international hiring that work for both the company and the candidate. This means that some of the particulars around the offer for a role will be dependent on several factors, and that the benefits and salary structure that apply to a position will ultimately be based upon the candidate's location and where the role is hired.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences. 

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Perform general project administration including calendars and files management;
• Communicate regularly and follow-up with participants and track program progress;
• Organize and monitor activities' schedules and follow-up on deadlines;
• Develop and translate communication materials in Arabic;
• Assist in coordination with project team, trainers, and partners;
• Assist project team in logistical organization during training sessions;
• Assist in project documentation and data collection.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Ability to live and work in Lebanon;
• Excellent knowledge of Arabic (speaking, understanding, and writing);
• Excellent knowledge of English;
• Outstanding organizational skills, including knowledge and proficiency with excel sheets and managing and tracking detailed information;
• Positive and encouraging personality, enthusiasm for building positive connections with participants;
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in a non-profit organization;
• Experience in running large online meetings using different platforms;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google GSuite.

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network's offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our About Working for Internews page.

Internews Network is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.