Project Officer

ABAAD Resource Center for Gender Equality

Project Officer Terms of Reference (TOR)

Position: Project Officer

Reporting line: Post holder reports to Project Coordinator

Duration: 1 year (subject to renewal)

Location: Beirut with visits to different regions in Lebanon

ABOUT ABAAD

ABAAD – Resource Centre for Gender Equality is a UN ECOSOC-accredited organization that aims to achieve gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The position holder will be assigned to a project that aims at positively influencing public opinion, laws and policies towards gender justice, as well as strengthening civil society to advocate for gender justice all the while combatting GBV and inequality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and work closely with the Project Coordinator on the overall implementation of the different components of the project;
• Contribute to the project implementation in line with the agreed action plan with the Project Coordinator and project team, and ensure timely responses;
• Coordinate with engaged stakeholders, beneficiaries and other relevant entities particularly with regards to logistical aspects of the project;
• Support the Project Coordinator with the development of various TORs, project management tools and support with recruitment of consultants and ensure the qualifications match the scope of the work/assignment;
• Contribute to consolidating reports on the project implemented activities and enhance learning;
• Contribute to the periodic monitoring of the project as well as learning reviews and ensure proper documentation;
• Participate in the meetings with the project stakeholders as requested by the Project Coordinator;
• Conduct administrative tasks, coordinate and document activities to support events as planned including trainings, workshops and conferences;
• Assist in other tasks as requested by the Project Coordinator and as deemed necessary for project development.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required in social/political sciences or any other related field. Master's degree preferred;
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the humanitarian field. Experience working with youth or youth-focused organizations is a plus;
• Sound understanding of concepts relating to GBV and gender;
• Sound understanding of the local political, social and cultural dynamics;
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to maintain objectivity, confidentiality and ethics while on the job;
• Good organizational and reporting skills;
• Good problem solving skills, adaptability and agility in action;
• Ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate with the reporting line;
• Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines;

Effective communicator, both orally and written, in English and Arabic