Program Assistant

About Bedayati

Bedayati works to empower marginalized women and youth in Lebanon by widening access to education, skills training and economic development opportunities. We champion an inclusive world of work where everyone has the capacity to participate and make a difference. Our core values, integrity, inclusion and innovation, guide our work on the ground.

About this Role

We are actively searching for an Economic Inclusion and Livelihoods (EIL) Program Assistant to work with us to expand and grow our professional skills training and entrepreneurship activities. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and administrative skills.

Key Responsibilities

The EIL Program Assistant will support Bedayati’s entrepreneurship and skills training program. The Project Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Bedayati Director.

The incumbent will:

• Provide daily administrative and operational support for the timely execution of program activities;
• Support the planning and organization of program activities, workshops, and trainings;
• Support the monitoring and reporting of program activities;

• Ensure all disbursements are in accordance with Bedayati and applicable donor(s) rules and regulations;
• Enter and monitor program expenditures on Quickbooks;
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of relevant procurement procedures for goods and consultancy services;
• Ensure good maintenance of a filing system and records of project documentation;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the EIL Team Leader.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• TS or university degree in business administration, finance or accounting;
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience;
• Good knowledge of English and Arabic;
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Previous experience working on Quickbooks;
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, deadlines, and budgetary guidelines;
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills;
• Strong work ethic, a commitment to work excellence, and adherence to Bedayati core values,
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

This is a part-time position that requires 30 hours/week, Monday through Friday.