Arabic Policy Writer – Lebanon (m/f/d)

Position Title: Arabic Policy Writer – Lebanon (m/f/d) 

Form of Employment: Deskwork, framework contract

Location: Home-based 

Closing date: 15 September 2022 

Background  

Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin. It has been established in Lebanon since 2016. DRI promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies and the development of democratic institutions worldwide. In our work, we facilitate discussion and exchange about democratic government and the need for a continuous discourse adhering to democratic rules.    

In the framework of the MASAR programme for Local Governments, which is funded by the EU MADAD Trust Fund and co-implemented by VNG International (VNGI), the Polish Centre for International Aid (PCPM), and the Catalan Agency for Development Cooperation (ACCD), DRI is conducting a series of Local Governance Assessments specific to MASAR’s service sectors in several areas of intervention (AoI). The sectors are Local Economic Development (LED), Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and Strategic Planning.

Following this research, DRI developed three policy briefs on LED, WASH and Strategic Planning along with a stock-taking, cross-cutting policy analysis of the challenges of local governance in the relevant sectors and areas, proposing concrete recommendations and strategic prospects for policy uptake in a context of crisis. 

To this end, DRI is recruiting an Arabic Policy Writer with outstanding writing skills and high intellectual capacity to draft two detailed executive summaries to the policy briefs describing the context of each sector, the challenges, and recommendations needed. Each paper should be around 1,000–1,500 words. The assignment should be completed by 30 September 2022.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the Expert will be responsible for producing, in flawless Arabic, two elaborated executive summaries using the previously drafted policy briefs regarding LED and the crosscutting analysis. The summaries should tackle the capabilities and requirements of targeted local authorities to plan, deliver, operate, and maintain basic services, considering the contextual and structural factors, and the leverage points of intervention and policy recommendations for adaptive governance in times of crisis.

Timeline of deliverables

- (2 days): First draft of the two executive summaries built on the LED and crosscutting analysis policy briefs previously drafted. By 26 September.

- (1 day): Final draft integrating DRI’s comments (around 1,000–1,500 words). By 30 September.

Your Qualifications:

• An advanced university degree (MA or preferably a PhD) in a related field;
• At least seven (7) years of professional experience in public policy data analysis and policy report writing in a concise, think-tank style;
• Senior policy writing expertise and evident track/publication record in the abovementioned thematic areas;
• Outstanding writing abilities in Arabic;
• Thoroughness, accuracy, and outstanding attention to detail;
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills.