Advocacy Coordinator

GVC is an Italian NGO founded in 1971. Actually is working in 22 countries worldwide. GVC presence in Lebanon dates back to the begin of Syrian Crisis and since then GVC has been implementing emergency and development projects in several sectors.

GVC is actually recruiting personnel to cover the position of 1 National Advocacy Coordinator to support activities national-wide.

Position Title:                   Advocacy Coordinator

Reporting to:                    Country Representative

Duty station:                           Beirut office

Salary grade:                            G6/L3

Responsible for: 

• To operationalize the advocacy strategy for Lebanon and establish relevant collaborations for its implementation.
• Conduct research and advocating on root causes/triggering factors of vulnerabilities faced by our right holders and of limiting factors in the discharge of the humanitarian action by the mission, particularly Protection and Social Activities
• To liaise with external stakeholders to ensure collaboration in the development and implementation of advocacy work for the Lebanon mission

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GVC is looking for an Advocacy Coordinator to lead on internal and external advocacy activities and liaise with relevant stakeholders at national level

1. To operationalize the advocacy strategy for Lebanon and establish relevant collaborations for its implementation with external stakeholders

1.1          Support the mission team at all it levels and the Country Representative in the implementation of the advocacy strategy and action plan integrated within the Mission Strategy.

1.2          Mapping of key stakeholders and conducting regular power analysis to identify relevant advocacy stakeholders

1.3          Liaison, networking and building relationships with donors, UN and diplomatic community as necessary for the strategy and under overall supervision of the Country Representative and in collaboration with the managerial staff: Area Managers, Emergency and Development Coordinators, Liaison officer, PMs

1.4          Responsible for advocacy campaigns when appropriate, in multiple programs as well as co-coordinating advocacy GVC in Lebanon

1.5          Guide strategic direction of advocacy initiatives for GVC including supporting in the integration of advocacy  through proposal development       

 2. Conduct research and advocating on root causes/triggering factors of vulnerabilities faced by our right holders and on limiting factors in the discharge of the humanitarian action by the mission

2.1          Work closely with the bases and coordination team to discuss and conduct field visits in areas of operation verify generate evidence on practices, humanitarian needs, responses implemented, and remaining gaps to feed evidence-based advocacy.

2.2          Closely monitor relevant humanitarian and policy issues, including media reports, surveys, statistical reports, databases and relevant literature, as needed to produce reports and background/position papers.

2.3          Analyse political and normative frameworks affecting humanitarian situation and the overall response (efficiency, effectiveness, humanitarian access, etc.), brief and discuss GVC positioning with Country Representative and GVC Lebanon Strategical Board. 

2.4          Undertake strategic lobbying on policies and practices based on own generated findings and experiences by engaging with relevant stakeholders. Identify the key linkages among GVC programming, root causes of vulnerabilities and potential consequences of deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Lebanon.

2.6          Capitalize operational information and technical information to feed into the humanitarian national level discussions.

3. To liaise with external stakeholders to ensure collaboration in the development and implementation of advocacy work for the Lebanon mission

1.      3.1Represent GVC demonstrating ethical and professional practices

               3.2. Identify training needs of the teams in the mission and create a plan to increase them to adopt protection standards in the regular programming.

4. Monitoring and Reporting

1.      4.1Participate in the preparation of periodical internal and external reports

4.2 Update regularly and with precision all the internal follow up tools

Produce a monthly Situation Report (Sit Rep) related to the activities under his/her responsibility and their analysis

1.      4.2 Report any problem or constraints and propose improvements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Social Sciences, Education, international Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy
• At least 2-3 years of previous experience in the humanitarian sector, particularly Advocacy
• Programmatic experience on protection standards.
• Understanding of policy change concepts, logic and dynamics.
• Good analytical skills and the capability to work in a precise, structured and detailed manner.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities. 
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel
• Driving licence

PERSONAL AND INTER-PERSONAL SKILLS

• Arabic and Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively
• Problem solving and conflict mediator
• Passionate in the job, flexibility and willingness to work long hours
• Ability to work in team with respect
• Being flexible and with the ability to adjust to changes and new requirements
• Demonstrated proactivity attitude and supervisory skills.

EMPLOYEMENT CONDITIONS

• Contract duration: 9 months full-time with possibility to renew
• Required Starting Date: ASAP
• Duty Station: GVC Beirut office, with frequent movement to other GVC and partners offices