Human Rights Coordinator (National Position)

About Norwegian People’s Aid in Lebanon Norwegian People’s Aid is the labour movement’s humanitarian organization for solidarity. The organization’s engagement centres on two strategic areas: -       Just distribution of power and resources -       Protection of life and health   NPA is currently implementing Development, Humanitarian assistance, and Humanitarian Disarmament Projects throughout Lebanon, including in the Palestinian camps and gatherings. NPA Lebanon is also NPA’s hub for regional programs. NPA’s development program focuses on human rights, health, and youth. NPA has been promoting the rights of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon since its establishment in 1982. In 2004, NPA established the Human Rights program. The program aims at assisting local partners and other human rights organizations to strengthen the human rights situation for Palestinian refugees and for women in Lebanon.    The coordinator will report directly to the DP Programs Manager for the Human Rights program and directly to the Country Director on communications.   NPA is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices Job Description   Main tasks:   Human Rights coordinator (85 %) Coordinate the Human Rights program, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; Administer program funds efficiently in line with donor requirements and NPA financial policies and standards; Provide proper and timely reporting to donors; Develop M&E frameworks and indicators for reporting; Provide technical support to local implementing partners in program planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting; Provide technical support in mainstreaming human rights in other development programs; Assist in developing new proposals and programs related to human rights and/or protection; Monitor and report on the protection and human rights situation in Lebanon; Participate in relevant national and regional human rights event and clusters; Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.   Communications coordinator (15 %) Provide technical support on advocacy and communications to the Development Department; Together with top management and HD communications manager, manage and provide material for NPA Lebanon’s web site, social media, merchandise, and other publications from the DP program; Provide support on external communications to top management whenever needed; Provide technical support on advocacy and communications to local partners.   Required Skills and Experience Experience and knowledge: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations, social sciences, and communications or in a related area. Additional years of qualifying experience may compensate for a master’s degree. A minimum of 4 years progressively responsible experience in Project Management with particular emphasis in the Human Rights field and/protection; Extensive experience with developing and implementing Human Rights program, particularly monitoring and evaluation; Experience and knowledge of the human rights situation in Lebanon, with special focus on Palestinian rights. Experience working in a multi-cultural and/or international work environment. Experience in proposal writing and donor reporting Experience in advocacy and/or strategic communication   Skills and special aptitudes: Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communications skills Excellent analytical reporting skills Excellent interpersonal, cooperation, and networking skills Ability to work independently and take initiative Multicultural understanding Great analytical skills Strong ICT skill