ASSABIL, Friends of Public Libraries is a Lebanese NGO that has been working for the promotion and creation of public libraries in Lebanon since 1997. Today, ASSABIL is directly managing 3 municipal public libraries of Beirut, 2 mobile libraries and supports a network of 25 public libraries throughout Lebanon with book donations, trainings, activity programs and expertise. ASSABIL’s Resource and Training Center is offering its library, materials, publications and exhibits for public libraries and schools free of charge.
ASSABIL is looking to hire a new staff member who would support our team as a project manager with multiple tasks: conception and writing of project proposals, project coordination and implementation, reporting, administrative tasks related to project management under the supervision of the executive Director and in coordination with the project management team.
- Conceiving and developing ideas for project proposals together with the project management team and the activity and library coordinators
- Proposal writing: Project Descriptions and actions as well as budgeting according to the required formats by different funding agencies
- Oversee and organise the implementation of projects in coordination with the Activity and Library coordinators and the project management team (preparation of action plans and continuous updating thereof, foreseeing necessary modifications and related communication with funding agencies)
- Assure the timely and complete implementation of projects as per developed activity calendar (preparation and continuous updating of working calendars)
- Oversee the timely and accurate expenditures as per developed in the project budget (monitoring expenses, foresee necessary budget modifications, related communication with funding agencies)
- All regular administrative tasks related to project management in coordination with the financial manager (preparation of contracts, quotations, data collection and
documentation, etc.)
- Timely production of interim and final narrative reports to funding agencies.
- Coordinate the production of interim and final financial reports with the financial manager; if necessary this also includes the timely organization of audit reports as
required by funding agencies
- Assistance and contribution to the writing of annual reports on activities of the association (Beirut Libraries, Resource Center, Mobile Libraries, General Annual Report)
Requirements
- At least 3 years documented experience in project management in an NGO, preferably with experience in dealing with international funding agencies.
- Experience in projects related to education, human rights activities, public libraries and public spaces is a plus.
- Good organizational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Languages: Fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English, French is a plus
Part Time
Mon-Friday: 9am-3pm
assabiloffice@gmail.com
