Project Officer

TITLE Project Officer REPORTS TO Project Manager DEPARTMENT Programme Delivery, ARK Lebanon LOCATION Beirut, Lebanon CONTRACT TYPE Full time, Fixed term - 3 months contract with a possible extension DIRECT REPORTS None. START DATE November 1st 2017   ARK Group DMCC   ARK Group DMCC is a stabilisation, development and conflict transformation consultancy that provides research-informed analysis and policy recommendations, as well as evidence-based interventions, in conflict-affected areas from the Palestinian camps of Lebanon and Yemen to Iraq and Syria on behalf of public and private sector clients.  Working with and through local communities, we seek to understand and then mitigate the negative effects of conflict and instability to enhance community safety and promote human security, development and economic opportunity.   We have a highly dynamic, capable, multinational team with offices in Dubai, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, London and Washington DC.   Background   ARK Lebanon is leading a consortium to deliver a three-month UK-funded communications project in Lebanon aimed at encouraging young and first-time voters to engage in the democratic process and cast their vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The communications campaign, which will include grassroots activities, will focus on both the procedural dimension of voting and the psychological one, by highlighting the importance for young citizens to express their opinions democratically. ARK seeks an experienced and dynamic Project Officer to provide support to the Project Manager on the strategic oversight of the project deliverables, liaise with consortium partners and service providers and ensure proper reporting to Project Manager in line with donor regulations.   Tasks & Responsibilities   POSITION OBJECTIVE   ARK seeks an experienced and dynamic Project Officer to provide support to the Project Manager on the strategic oversight of the project deliverables, liaise with consortium partners and service providers and ensure proper reporting to Project Manager in line with donor regulations. .   DUTIES   Under the supervision of the Project Manager, oversee day-to-day project implementation. Develop work plans, Gantt charts and use planning tools to keep track of all activities and ensures deliverables are met in a timely manner. Provide relevant documentation as required, including narrative and financial reports, progress reports, and promotional material. Liaise with five (5) implementing partners and service providers With the Project Manager, represent ARK to donors, other stakeholders, and in relevant coordination mechanisms Conducting a regular monitoring and evaluation process against project objectives. Monitoring and reporting of operational aspects of all project activities to the Project Manager. Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.   Requirements   Experience Required: A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible project coordination experience.   Education: Graduate degree in a relevant field such as international development, political studies, public administration and communications and media studies.   Required skills Demonstrable relevant experience working on democracy and governance programming  Established experience working on communications programming and a proven understanding of social media.  Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. Ability and willingness to travel extensively in Lebanon. Ability to train and mentor local organizations. Excellent communication skills. Ability to manage conflicts within the team and to provide solutions for problems to the Project Manager. Provide alternative solutions when confronted with problems that may affect the goals or deadlines for the project(s). Ability to work under pressure, be a self-starter, team builder, innovative and demonstrate the capacity for maintaining high professional standards. Full professional fluency in English and Arabic   HOW TO APPLY:   Please send your Covering Letter (no more than 1 page) and CV (no more than 3 pages) in Font 11 by email to HR@arkgroupdmcc.com quoting ‘Project Officer - Lebanon’ in the subject line