Project Assistant

Capacity Building and Legal Aid Project for Stateless Persons   Frontiers Ruwad is a non-profit and apolitical NGO that aims at enhancing the human rights of marginalized groups in Lebanon. Its main programs focus on forced migration and statelessness. There are estimated to be tens of thousands of stateless persons in Lebanon who do not hold any nationality.  The causes of statelessness are multiple and vary between historical roots and administrative practice. One significant cause is failure to access birth registration procedures. The objective of the project is to improve access to birth registration and to birth documentation thereby preventing statelessness and protecting children.  The project has two components: Capacity Building and Legal Aid. The Capacity Building component will sensitize those involved in the birth registration procedure as to the importance of birth registration and its links to nationality and statelessness. The Legal Aid component will provide legal advice and representation to stateless persons relating to the right to documentation and nationality.   The Project Assistant will work closely with the Project Director.   Responsibilities include: Assist the Project Director to manage and oversee the project; Ensure adequate coverage and documentation of project activities; Manage the daily calendar of the Director and project team members and coordinate schedules. Assist in planning project activities and events and provide logistical support.  Maintain regular contact with contacts and partners.  Keep track of contract deadlines and of all payments, cash advances and reimbursements. Assist the Director in financial operations, purchasing, accounting and office supplies Qualifications: Excellent computer skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.  Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, meet deadlines and be detail oriented. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism Commitment to human rights issues.