Administrative Director - Ashkal Alwan - Lebanon

Ashkal Alwan is seeking an Administrative Director, responsible for the administrative aspects of running the institution, including: human resources; development; budget; and public relations.

The Administrative Director will report directly to the Board of Trustees and to the Artistic Director. The postholder will lead the administrative operation and development of the institution. She or he will work in close collaboration with the Artistic Director to implement the vision of Ashkal Alwan.

Starting date: April 2015

Responsibilities include
- Overseeing the organization of Ashkal Alwan’s programs and platforms: Home Works Forum; Home Workspace Program; Video Works; Residencies; Library; etc.
- Coordinating with local authorities to facilitate the administrative and legal procedures of the institution.
- Managing Ashkal Alwan’s staff and ensuring the smooth running of the association.
- Leading and developing the association’s fundraising activities and financial strategy.
- Overseeing the association’s budget and expenditures.
- Reporting bi-annually to the Board of Trustees.
- Cultivating Ashkal Alwan’s public relations strategy, and overseeing communication.
- Acting as a spokesperson for the organization via speaking engagements, public and social appearances, and at fundraising events and solicitations.

Profile
The candidate should have:
- Knowledge of the local and international cultural sector.
- Significant experience in an equivalent post.
- Knowledge of the local legal and socio-economical system.
- The ability to encourage teamwork and collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to inspire and motivate.
- The ability to problem solve.
- Proven success in fundraising.
- Experience in developing and handling budgets.
- Experience in both strategic and operational management.
- Experience in working with and developing committees and boards.

Send a CV to apply@ashkalalwan.org; only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Project Director - World Learning - Lebanon

World Learning seeks a Project Director for a USAID-funded Participant Training program in Lebanon for a period of 3 years and available immediately. Lebanese nationals are highly encouraged to apply. Please transmit 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 recruitment4@worldlearning.org. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Thank you.

Background: 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.

recruitment4@worldlearning.org

Project Director - World Learning - Lebanon

Project Director 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.

- Duration: 3 years
- Lebanese nationals are highly encouraged to apply
- Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project

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 recruitment4@worldlearning.org

Program Director - Safadi Foundation - Lebanon

Safadi Foundation is seeking a qualified Program Director for a consultancy basis contract.

- A minimum of 15 years of experience in managing similar projects, activities and responsibilities
- A post graduate degree in a field of direct relevance
- Vast knowledge about and experience in the status, challenges and opportunities of municipalities in Lebanon
- Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic, French is a plus
- Excellent reporting, communication and interpersonal skills
- Prior experience in implementing USAID programs
- Directed, managed, implemented and evaluated large projects; and
- Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with USAID and local community

hr@safadi-foundation.org