Libraries Project Coordinator - The Welfare Association - Lebanon

The Welfare Association, a leading organization supporting Palestinian development and relief efforts, is seeking an experienced and a highly skilled professional for immediate recruitment in Lebanon Office. Available job vacancy for Libraries Project Coordinator.

Purpose
Assist in management of Libraries Project in Palestinian Camps in Lebanon

Responsibilities & Duties
In accordance with established WA policies & regulations:

Program Inception and Development
- Regular field visits to each library.
- Document all events related to the libraries.
- Prepare and supervise budgets, and track expenditures.
- Follow up on reporting by member libraries (financial and programmatic).
- Prepare effective reports to donors and track success stories.
- Ensure coordination between libraries, and initiating effective networking among the libraries internally and other libraries and relevant organizations externally.
- Initiate and follow up on training for librarians.
- Identification of needs for the libraries and follow up on provision of required resources.
- Creating and maintaining relationships with publishers and remaining updated on the latest relevant publications.
- Assist in fund-raising efforts through identification of possible donors interested in supporting reading and library activities.
- Arrange regular meetings and discussions.
- Assist in the establishment of an IT system.
- Assist in initiating social media forums.
- Initiate, coordinate and supervise creative activities in the libraries where possible.
- Continuous research on how to improve access, services and performance.

Managerial and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Preferably some experience in related field
- Strong project management skills and experience (planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and time management)
- Excellent command of languages (Arabic and English, spoken and written)
- Good communication skills
- Excellent computer skills (MS-Office, MS-Project, and Internet Applications).

Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to welfarelb@jwelfare.org no later than December 30th, 2011 and include the job name above in your email subject and cover letter. Applications received after end of business day on closing date will not be considered.