Project Officer

About MAAN

MAAN aims to bridge inequalities within Lebanon through the promotion of a culture of citizen accountability, the production of qualitative and quantitative evidence-based research, and advocacy for stronger institutions of social protection. MAAN will target citizens, especially youth, throughout Lebanon, to build a popular, public movement advocating for socio-economic policy benefiting all citizens, rather than clientelist networks and the elite. With this, MAAN aims to reform policy through a rights-based approach and act as a catalyst between grassroots groups and policymakers.

Main Responsibilities

MAAN is looking to hire a Projects Officer to support the Programs Manager in the overall implementation of Projects.

The scope of work and expected tasks/deliverables will be the following:

Work closely with the Programs Manager and provide support in the overall implementation of projects

Assist in overseeing project implementation and respective activities

Coordinate the implementation of the project with the other parties (Consultants, partners, etc...)

Ensure a professional standard of work is maintained and project activities are completed to time

Help develop methods of project initiation, execution, and delivery

Support in tracking projects performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals

Deal with for the day-to-day planning and support in the supervision of specific projects and teams to carry out associated duties

Maintain relevant project data pertaining to capacity, new opportunities, and general project records

Undertake other assignments from time to time, depending on the needs of the projects

Develop activities report and update implementation plans

And any other duties that seem relevant to the position and assigned by your manager.

Eligibility

A graduate or equivalent qualification/degree in Project Management, Political Science, or any other relevant field

At least 2 years of prior relevant work experience

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in undertaking similar tasks

Good understanding of socio-economic issues and challenges facing populations in Lebanon

Possess excellent report writing, presentation, and documentation skills

Experience in organizing workshops and seminars

Experience in facilitating workshops and seminars

Very good knowledge of English, Good in Arabic.