Training Coordinator - Amideast - Lebanon

Description
The Training Coordinator will be of Lebanese nationality. S/he will report to the Office Director and will be in charge of overall training and assessment operations.
This position will support a technical training and capacity building project in Lebanon. The program is intended to contribute to building the capacity of Lebanese organizations and
individuals to act as catalysts for democratic reform, economic growth and social stabilization of Lebanon.

Specific Responsibilities
- Supervising and providing leadership of project training staff
- Designing and administering capacity development programs, institutional assessments and organizational strengthening activities
- Administering systems for participant selection, nomination, travel and logistical arrangements, document processing, and service provider procurement
- Arrange for Third Country training provider placements for the MENA region
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with USAID, the Embassy, other USAID technical assistance implementers, service providers, host country government and private institutions as needed.
- Oversee the preparation of annual work plans.
- Regularly update donor on progression of program trainings and assessments.

Required Qualifications
- MA in Social Sciences, International Mgmt, International Relations, International Education, or equivalent
- Minimum 6 yrs. experience managing capacity development/institutional strengthening/training projects
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong team leadership capabilities.
- Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures, especially related to ADS 252 and 253
- Proven ability to work effectively in sensitive environments
- Solid knowledge of the Lebanese context.
- Fluency in English and Arabic

Send CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information, to lebanon@amideast.org