Project Officer “Women Peace And Security” In Lebanon

In the first quarter of 2017, Hivos and three other organisations will start a new project on women, peace and security in Syria. The project will work with women and men at the local level on peace and security issues directly affecting their lives. Links will be built with initiatives at the international level as well. Our mission is to contribute to a Syria in which women are politically and socially empowered, holding substantial leadership roles in the peace process and in key economic and social sectors. For this project, Hivos has the following vacancy:
 
Project Officer “Women Peace and Security” in Lebanon
20 hours per week; duty station Beirut
 What is your responsibility?

Implementation of the project as described in the approved project proposal
Management of the relationship (including contracts and reporting obligations) with selected partners and other stakeholders in the project including internal administrative requirements
Organisation and implementation of Hivos interventions in Lebanon within the context of this project.
Preparation of draft narrative and financial reports on the project for the financier and other internal and external stakeholders;
Representation of the project in Lebanon and contribute to external communication about the project.

All aforementioned responsibilities are implemented in close cooperation with the project manager of the “Syrian Women's Participation in Peace and Security: The way forward” based at Hivos in The Hague.
You are answerable to the programme director Middle East and North Africa at Hivos in The Hague.
What is your profile?
You have a university degree in Middle East Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies or another relevant discipline. You have proven experience with projects related to political and societal developments in the MENA region. You have a proven experience and a track record with topics related women, peace and security or women’s rights. Finally, we expect you to have good communication and social interaction skills both verbally and in writing in English and in Arabic.
Hivos is looking for you, who has the following competencies and characteristics:
-        entrepreneurial spirit and working attitude
-        innovative attitude and eagerness to increase quality and effectiveness of interventions
-        excellent communication and social interaction skills both verbally and in writing in English and in Arabic
-        affinity with project management and financial administration
-        well organised, independent, decisive and energetic.
 
What do we offer?
We offer a stimulating work environment in a professional international organization with very dedicated staff. Employment is offered as soon as possible for the period of one year with possible extension for a longer period. Your salary will depend on experience. Travel cost are compensated in accordance with Hivos Regulations. We offer participation in the pension fund  
‘Zorg & Welzijn ‘.
Want to know more?
For more information: Mr. Tini van Goor, programme director MENA, tel. +31703765603.
 You can apply before
2 March 2017. Both a letter of motivation and resumeneed to be submitted in English to Hivos via e-mail to [email protected]  with reference code 1702400-04
The MENA 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.
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