Volunteer - SPACE

SPACE Project Volunteer “Youth Empowerment Facilitator”

  1. Recruitment context

The GIZ SPACE project is looking for a volunteer to support the project operation in Beirut. The volunteer will ensure support in the day to day project implementation of SPACE for the period from February to July 2023.

The GIZ SPACE project is a regional project, with offices in Amman, Jordan and Beirut, Lebanon. The SPACE project promotes the participation of youths in different process in society. The project aims to empower young women and men in particular to make a positive contribution to shape the society around them. Among others the project is supporting youth groups in different municipalities in Lebanon to decide and implement measures in their social environment.

The volunteer will be under the guidance and orientation of experienced SPACE project officers. The volunteer ensures a culture of communication and cooperation, contributing actively to the operations of GIZ SPACE.

The volunteer will receive an action plan and regular feedbacks organized and implemented by the responsible project officer.

More information on instagram and facebook untder #spacebyyouth

  1. Required Qualifications, Competencies and Knowledge: Formal Education
  • University degree in Education, Social Sciences, or Economics
  • Interest and passion for youth work in Lebanon
  • Curious, tenacious and with attention to detail
  • Previous experience in youth work is of advantage
  • Embracing challenges and a positive work attitude

Other qualifications:

  • Previous experience in with youth work is a plus
  • Familiarity with youth policies in Lebanon is an advantage
  • Previous experience with INGOs or NGOs is a plus
  • Creative, open-minded team player with strong willingness to learn
  • Ability to think and work independently and work with attention to detail
  • Initiative personality, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds
  • Constructive and positive attitude, problem solving mentality
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic
  • Good working knowledge of ICT and Microsoft 365
  1. The Volunteer will support in the following:
  • Assist SPACE project officers in Beirut in the daily operational tasks, including:
  • Support organizing and implementing conferences, workshops, and other events.
  • Prepare partner or GIZ-internal meetings
  • Prepare partner visits all over Lebanon
  • Assist in writing PR releases, minutes of meetings, taking pictures in meetings and other necessary documents
  • Assist in communication with implementation partners
  • Assist in writing meeting documents as preparation as well as follow up
  • Assist in project monitoring and evaluation
  • Support in the internal project knowledge management
  • Assist in the preparation and planning of internal and external events at country level
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the SPACE project officers according to operational demands of the SPACE project

Duration: 6 months (February – March – April – May – June – July 2023)

 

 

 

Intervention Sectors
Children & Youth
Development
Location
  • Lebanon
  • Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Salary Range
< 800 (USD)
Contract Type
Volunteer
Application Submission Guidelines

Note to applicants:

  • Interested volunteers are kindly requested to send their application/motivation letter and CV per email to Recruit.Lebanon@giz.de
  • The subject line of the application should clearly indicate the volunteer applied for "Volunteer " only. Otherwise, your application is not considered. 
  • CVs and motivation letters that are in the form of IMG, pictures, screenshots, and links will not be accepted.
  • Only shortlisted volunteers will be contacted.
  • Starting date: as soon as possible.
  • GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex, or religion, and without discrimination against persons with disabilities. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate's qualification, experience, as well as scope of responsibility for the job announced and in line with local standards.
  • Note: GIZ will send feedback only to the volunteers that are shortlisted and interviewed in person - after a final decision on recruitment is taken - within one month time from the deadline mentioned.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
No experience required
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No