Projects 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 acting 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 projects
• Develop activities report and update implementation plans

Eligibility

• A post-graduate or equivalent qualification/degree in Project Management, Law, 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
• Very good knowledge of English, Good in Arabic.