Advocacy And Research Officer- Furn El Chebbak

Basmeh and Zeitooneh works on relief and development in marginalized and vulnerable areas in Lebanon and Turkey. Late last year we decided to embed and expand our advocacy efforts by setting up a department dedicated to both advocacy and research. For this new department, we are looking to hire an Advocacy and Research Officer.   Core Responsibilities   The Advocacy and Research Officer will focus on researching political and social issues facing displaced people, and on developing advocacy strategies, position papers, and other written materials. Tasks include but are not limited to:   Contributing to the development and delivery of successful research projects through field research, background research, Arabic-English translation and analysis Monitoring political and human rights-related developments in Lebanon to identify potential advocacy opportunities Contributing to the development of Basmeh and Zeitooneh’s long-term advocacy strategy Contributing to the development of issue-specific advocacy strategies and messaging around regional human rights issues and policy initiatives   In the coming year one of the key topics will be access to education.   Education and Skills Required   Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is essential Demonstrated creativity, ability to apply innovative thinking and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research Excellent interpersonal skills and sensitivity in communication with people from different backgrounds Excellent analytical, presentation and reporting skills   How to Apply   Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, their CV with the contact details for two referees and a two-page writing sample. Please email your application to: jobs@basmeh-zeitooneh.org by 16:00 Beirut time on the 24th of February 2017. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.