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Contact Person Name: 
Mr. Tini van Goor
Contact Person Position: 
Programme Director Middle East and North Africa
Contact Person Email: 
Description: 

Hivos MENA seeks qualified candidates for the position of:

Vacancy Name: 

Liaison Officer for the Middle East, based in Beirut

Number of hours: 

32 hours per week

Region: 

West Asia

Office: 

Beirut

Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organization inspired by humanist values. Together with local organizations, Hivos seeks to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world in which citizens - women and men - have equal access to the resources and opportunities for their development.
The Middle East and North Africa programme of Hivos contributes to political and societal processes that aim at societal transformation to pluralist and democratic societies with respect for human rights and equal opportunities for all citizens. It collaborates with a variety of stakeholders including citizen activists and civil society organizations both in the region and in the diaspora to promote respect for fundamental freedoms and enhance the space for citizen participation.
Since 2004 Hivos has a programme in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) focusing on strengthening civil society, pluralist societies, human rights, freedom of expression and gender equality.  Hivos supports local activists, journalists, bloggers, artists, young entrepreneurs and their organisations that strife for democratic societies and inclusive policies. Gradually Hivos built up a large network of activists and organisations inside and outside of the countries. Through these contacts Hivos was able to respond the quickly evolving developments since early 2011. Hivos constantly adapts its programme to new developments and changing environments.
Since inception, Hivos has been operating from its head office in The Netherlands and since 2013 supported by a Liaison Officer in Beirut. This vacancy is the result As a consequence of the move of the current Liaison Officer to another position.
What are your responsibilities?

Monitoring and analysing political and societal developments and informing Hivos staff.
Initiate, establish and maintain contacts with new and relevant stakeholders (activists, artists, partners, opinion leaders, researchers) and facilitate contacts with Hivos staff of the Hivos programme in the Middle East.
Identify opportunities for programme development and project formulation.
Development of relationship with potential donor agencies for new projects or programmes.
Represent Hivos when needed.
Provide logistical and administrative support for Hivos registration process in the region.

The officer will be answerable to the Programme Director Middle East and North Africa at Hivos based in The Hague.
What is your profile?
You have a university degree in political science or sociology or similar disciplines and intimate knowledge of the political and societal situation in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq and the wider MENA region. You have at least five years of experience in working with civil society activists in the MENA region and proven affinity with key themes relevant for the Hivos programmes in the region, social transformation, civil society, political developments, proven affinity with internet and social media. You have proven successful experience with development of project proposals and fundraising. You are entrepreneurial and have excellent communication and social interaction skills as well as excellent writing- and verbal skills in Arabic and English. You are independent from political affiliations and you are able to travel freely in the region. You have experience and affinity with the work of international organisations.
What do we offer?
We offer a stimulating work environment in a professional international organisation with very dedicated staff. Employment is offered as soon as possible for the period of one year with possible extension for a longer period. We offer a local salary based on your experience and professional background.
For more information, see www.hivos.org
LIKE TO APPLY?

For more information: Mr. Tini van Goor, Programme Director Middle East and North Africa, tel. +31 70 376 5603.
You can apply before 18 February 2016. Both a letter of motivation and resume need to be submitted in English to Hivos via e-mail to [email protected]  with reference code 1601400-06.

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Last modified: 
18 Feb, 2016
Intervention Sector(s):
N/A
Application Deadline:
Thursday, 25 February 2016
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
One year with possible extension for a longer period
Salary
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Salary Range:
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Political Science or Sociology or similar disciplines
Experience Requirements:
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
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