Project Officer (Junior Position)

Contract: National - Lebanon; Reports to:  Project Manager; Supervisory responsibilities: None. The CRS office in Lebanon is currently looking for a Project Officer (PO) who will work on development and humanitarian projects, as part of its team covering activities in several countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The PO will assist the Project Manager in: developing proposals; planning, implementing, tracking progresses and report on projects; managing project-related information; liaising with partners and donors; training partner staff on technical topics; dealing with project beneficiaries.  Specific requirements: Lebanese citizenship; University degree; Excellent English and Arabic, including writing (French is a plus); Availability to travel abroad up to 30% of the working time; Immediate availability (maximum one month); Past experience in the NGO field is highly desirable. Note: Shortlisted candidates are expected to undergo a preliminary written test.