Research And Advocacy Officer/ Fundraiser

INSAN Association is seeking a full time Research and Advocacy Officer. The Research and Advocacy Officer will be responsible to coordinate all aspects of work pertaining to the Research and Advocacy Department including the coordination of research projects, the design and implementation of advocacy and lobbying campaigns and awareness raising campaigns, fundraising, and reporting. Specific Duties:  Research: Identify research opportunities that are related to the thematic addressed by the organization. Design, implement, and draft various research projects with specific emphasis on legal research and quantitative research.   Advocacy & Lobbying: Establish and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including the Lebanese authorities, embassies, local and international organization, and the media Design and implement lobbying and advocacy campaigns and liaise with the media Partake in international advocacy campaigns and ensure timely follow up Produce behavior change materials for audience from diverse literacy levels Identify and meet with community leaders to facilitate their mobilization and empowerment Attend case management meetings as required   Fundraising: Look for and identify sources of possible funding Draft project proposal and concept notes and ensure timely follow up with donors and potential donors   Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting: Internally monitor and evaluate progress on projects regularly Undertaking reporting duties, including the drafting of narrative reports and other reporting duties as required Report regularly to the executive manager   Other Duties: Coordinate the design and establishment of the internal database Supervise and train interns and track their progress   Qualifications & Requirements:  - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Law or any relevant field - A minimum of one-year experience working with local or international organizations - Excellent command of English and Arabic (both spoken and written) - In-depth knowledge of quantitative research methods - Good knowledge of Lebanese laws is a plus