Projects Coordinator

ABAAD – Resource Center for Gender Equality   Call for Vacancy | Projects Coordinator (6 months assignment | Must be available to start immediately)   JOB PROFILE   JOB TITLE: Projects Coordinator   LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon   ABAAD PURPOSE: ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings. JOB PURPOSE: The Projects Coordinator will oversee the implementation, evaluation and tracking the progress to meet the project objectives. REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: ABAAD Executive Director   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -        Contribute to the project implementation in line with the agreed action plan with the project Manager and project partners, and ensure timely responses;  -        Facilitate the implementation of ABAAD implemented activities through coordination with the local community actors and with partners in Lebanon and in the region; -        Support the ABAAD Director with the development of various TORs and support with recruitment of consultants and ensure the qualifications match the scope of the work/assignment; -        Consolidate reports on the project implemented activities and enhance learning;  -        Facilitate learning and linkages among local staff and partner organizations; -        Assist in the preparation of partners' contracts, and amendments when deemed necessary -        Contribute to the periodic monitoring of the project as well as learning reviews and ensure proper documentation; -        Capture learning and document the work of successful stories, to ensure that the projects’ inputs are producing positive results in the lives of women; -        Participate in the meetings with the project stakeholders as requested by ABAAD Director;  -        Prepare payment requests, floats as needed; SKILLS AND COMPETENCE: -        University degree in social science or related discipline, including gender and development;  -        Proven track record of working in a similar capacity with the nation and/or international NGOs in the region;  -        Experience in field coordination, monitoring and follow up;  -        Experience in event management and coordination;  -        Highly skilled in report writing;  -        Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic including demonstrable ability to work with others and as part of a team; -        Knowledge and skills in computer usage including word, excel, power point, and social media; -        Good organizational skills; -        Knowledge of gender and gender equality;  -        Effective member of team and role model; demonstrates creativity in seeking better ways to do things and shares with team, and promotes high standards. -        Takes responsibility for own work and delegated project/processes (including some leadership); -        Anticipates problems and regularly provides solutions.   Application Procedures Persons interested in applying for the position should send their CV along with a cover letter, to aliya.souhaid@abaadmena.org and include the job name above in the email subject and cover letter by June 12, 2015   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization.