MADAD PACT Coordinator

GVC is an Italian NGO founded in 1971 and is currently working in 22 countries worldwide. GVC has been working in Lebanon since 2006 and is now supporting vulnerable population in Lebanon through WASH, shelter, basic assistance and protection interventions aiming at increasing the resilience of the concerned communities, in North Bekaa (Baalbek-Hermel Governorate) and in Akkar.

Position Title:      MADAD PACT Coordinator

Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Type of contract: Until 31 December 2020

Starting date: April 2020

Application deadline: 05/04/2020

Monthly Net Salary Range:  $2320- $2630 USD Net Salary

MADAD PACT

MADAD PACT is a platform for partners funded under the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis (MADAD) working in the implementation of water stabilization projects in Lebanon. MADAD PACT members aim to discuss and coordinate joint evidence-based advocacy to support and shape EU policy formulation on issues relevant to the WASH sector and to streamline their policies and advocacy toward national, regional and local authorities.

The MADAD PACT Coordinator responds to the Members of the MADAD PACT in terms of the activities and tasks assigned to him / her through MADAD PACT, respecting the capacity and resources available to the Coordinator. He / She acts as an independent facilitator for all the members of the MADAD PACT.

The MADAD PACT Coordinator is hosted by GVC under the NRC-led Consortium, however does not represent or speak on behalf of the hosts, in his / her capacity relevant to the MADAD PACT. The MADAD PACT Coordinator responds to the NRC-led Consortium only in terms of achievement of indicators relevant to the MADAD PACT.

This is an independent position seconded by GVC

GVC is an Italian NGO founded in 1971 active in international development and humanitarian aid projects.
We work to return dignity to entire communities; we fight poverty and injustice so that the fundamental rights of every person can be recognised. In almost fifty years of activity, we have reached the remotest corners of the world, setting up thousands of sustainable development cooperation projects.

Our programmes rely on highly specialised staff, able to implement tailored methods and practices in order to meet the different needs of beneficiaries and donor requirements.
The challenges that characterise the environments we work in are tackled by creating innovative synergies that draw on teamwork, multi-disciplinary experiences and by pairing international and local expertise.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Within this framework, GVC is recruiting a MADAD PACT Coordinator. He/She makes sure that MADAD funded NGOs identify common themes, communicate regularly amongst each other and with the donor and facilitates the development of a joint advocacy strategy and its implementation.

• Coordinates the MADAD PACT (MADAD evidence-based Policy and Advocacy Coordination Table) according to the tasks defined in the TOR for the MADAD PACT approved by the focal points of partner organizations;

• Supports the Water Sector Stabilization Working Group by coordinating member inputs, following up on tasks, monitoring their progress towards achieving the objectives set by the Water Sector Stabilization Group;

• Supports the identification and definition of common evidence-based advocacy and policy amongst the actors financed by EU MADAD and to support EU policy-making, through facilitating the development of an advocacy and policy strategy on issues of common interest to the MADAD PACT;

• Organizes and moderates meetings for MADAD PACT and in support of the Stabilization Working Group of the Water Sector and additional ad-hoc meetings upon request and need;

• Acts as an independent facilitator for all the members of the MADAD PACT;

• Shares relevant information with MADAD PACT partners and Water Sector Stabilization Working Group members respectively in a timely and clear manner and establishes routine project communication methods to keep members informed;

• Attends the meetings of coordination bodies such as the WASH Sector meetings and LHIF to report relevant developments in the sector to the MADAD PACT and regularly exchanges information with the WASH Sector and LHIF Coordinators on developments;

• Provides quality assurance of advocacy and policy talking points or materials related to the MADAD PACT and ensures adequate prior involvement and representation of the partners in publications and other communications materials/events produced by the MADAD PACT;

• Ensures that decision making processes of the MADAD PACT are respected and transparently conducted.

• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of activities according to donor and other applicable timeframes and formats requested by GVC or the consortium lead (NRC);

Professional experience

• Strong experience in the related field (7-10 years’ experience, 5 at management level)
• High degree diploma, technical experience in the water development sector will be an asset
• Experience in coordination fora, discussion facilitation and ensuring a participatory approach
• Experience in NGO compulsory, preferably in emergency context and MENA
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Ability to work under high pressure with a great level of personal organization
• High sense of integrity and diplomacy

Professional capacities skills

• Fluent in English both written and verbal
• Good coordination, facilitation, leadership and communication skills
• Pro-active individual and able to work independently
• Highly organised and able to work respecting deadlines
• Passionate in the job, flexibility to adjust to changes
• Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Driving licence

• Knowledge of the humanitarian and development context in Lebanon
• Knowledge of Arabic