Masculinities Project Coordinator

ABAAD – Resource Center for Gender Equality Masculinities Project Coordinator Terms of Reference   About the Masculinities Programme A pioneer programme in Lebanon and the MENA region, the Masculinities Programme was one of ABAAD’s first programmes, and is currently a cross-cutting component in all other programmes we work on. Under the Masculinities Programme, we work with men and women, both, in civil society organisations and in the general population, to increase awareness about masculinities and masculine gender socialisation. Upon understanding the masculine socialisation process, we can then begin to transform the way men and women understand manhood and masculinities. This will then support in promoting an identity for men which is more gender-equal and in line with women’s empowerment, human rights, and non-violence. To do this work, we employ a holistic strategy that involves working with and engaging men, working with women around the topic of masculinities, utilising individual and group psychotherapy, awareness-raising, resource development, capacity building with individuals, civil society organisations, and the general society, in addition to public speaking and advocacy.   Principal Duties & Responsibilities  Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project; Review the project schedule with senior and line management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required; Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion; Execute the project according to the project plan with direct coordination with the Line Manger and project team; Develop forms and records to document project activities as per the donor’s requirement; Set-up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured; Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project; Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards; Coordination and implementation of activities/events/trainings as necessary, including logistical preparations of event and workshops; Ensuring activity and reporting deadlines are respected based on set work plans Participating in monthly coordination calls with partners and donors along with Masculinities Programme Manager Participating in meetings as well as taking, drafting, and archiving Minutes of Meeting Ensuring implementation of activities is in line with set budgets Contacting network members, keeping them engaged and updated on activities Writing up press releases, blog posts, collecting success stories as relevant (while respecting consent procedures), including photographs and testimonials Coordinating with Media and Communications Department on a regular basis to ensure successful conveying of key activities and messages   Skills required        1. Ability to think strategically and experience of developing and delivering programmatic action plans. Strong project management skills, particularly with regard to working with others to get things done. Experience of working effectively in complex matrix management situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally. Good listening, coaching and training skills and a commitment to further personal development in these areas. Fluency in English and Arabic Highly organized and able to keep track of schedules ICT skills, namely Microsoft Office, Basic design, knowledge on gender and masculinities and engaging men an asset Previous training experience an asset  Preferred Qualities  Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision and values of ABAAD mainly related to gender issues.  Superior inter-personal communication skills including the ability to work with multi-cultural teams and groups. Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines. Self-motivated, intelligent, articulate, detail-oriented and able to manage and complete multiple tasks and assignments. Strong team and collaborative work skills. Excellent strategic thinking enhanced with ability to achieve results. ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization. Interested candidates should send their CV along with a cover letter, to HR@abaadmena.org and include in the subject: the job title;by January 9, 2017. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality FurnChebbak, Sector 5, 51 Bustani Street, Najjar Bldg., Ground Floor; P.O.Box: 50-048 Beirut-Lebanon Tel/Fax: +961 (1) 28 38 20;  +961 (1) 28 38 21 ; Mob (office): +961 (70) 28 38 20 ; Men Center:  +961 (71) 28 38 20 Al Dar Emergency Line:+961 76060602 Women & Girls Safe Space Safe line (24/7):+961 81 78 81 78 Email: abaad@abaadmena.org; Volunteering: volunteers@abaadmena.org Web: www.abaadmena.org ; Twitter @abaadmena Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/abaadmena Register to our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ABAADMENA