Capacity Building Manager - International Rescue Committee - Lebanon

Position Overview:
Under the direct supervision of the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Coordinator, and in close collaboration with the WPE Senior Manager and field-based WPE Managers, the Capacity Building Manager will lead the design and delivery of targeted trainings for IRC staff, local partners and community members based on assessment of gaps and needs within the teams. The Capacity Building Manager will also lead the assessment and identification of potential local partners in the regions where the WPE program operates and the development of targeted capacity building plans for each organization.

Job Responsibilities
Training and capacity building:
- Assess capacity building needs within the WPE team and develop location-specific capacity building plans in collaboration with WPE Managers;
- Oversee and support implementation of capacity building plans at the field level, including training, coaching and on-the-job training, in collaboration with the WPE Senior Manager;
- Contribute to the development of a training and capacity building strategy for communities to enhance their advocacy and leadership skills in order to establish community-based protection mechanisms for women and girls;
- Adapt existing training materials to reflect field adaptations and staff skills requirements; modify existing training modules and tools, develop facilitation guides, and train WPE staff as required. Related training topics include: GBV Core Concepts, Case Management and Psychosocial Support, Emotional Support, Understanding Domestic Violence, and Caring for Child Survivors
- Lead the design, planning and facilitation of training workshops and sessions on Women’s Protection and Empowerment for IRC staff and other humanitarian actors;
- Review and adapt existing training evaluation tools to assess knowledge retention and skills competencies of participants and the effectiveness of training methods;
- Submit training reports following each training activity and contribute to routine weekly and monthly reporting, as required;
- Provide on-the-job mentoring to WPE Managers and Senior Officers on WPE technical topics, facilitation skills and relationship building;
- Provide recommendations for follow-up and for future capacity building activities;
- Oversee logistical and financial arrangements for all training activities to ensure their smooth implementation;

Partnership building:
- Revise and adapt IRC partner assessment tools to identify potential local partner organizations and lead assessment and identification process in close collaboration with the WPE Coordinator;
- Lead SWOT analysis and other exercises with selected local partners to identify capacity needs in technical and organizational areas;
- Maintain regular contact with local partners and act as focal point for all communications with local partners;
- Work with local partners to develop realistic capacity building plans for 2015;
- Work closely with the WPE Coordinator to draft a strategy for partnership and capacity building for 2015.

Others:
- Contribute to all WPE team activities, including regular team meetings, planning and reporting processes, monitoring and evaluation of activities, field visits;
- Promote integration of WPE across IRC sectors and programs by regularly liaising with other program teams to identify capacity needs and develop strategies and trainings in response;
- Perform any other duties, as needed or requested by the WPE Coordinator.

Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Social Work, Business, Public Health, Gender Studies, or other related field
- 3-5 years professional experience in social services sector; experience working in sectors including Gender-Based Violence/Women’s Protection and Empowerment, Child and Youth Protection Development, Community Development and Mobilization, or Protection an asset
- Minimum 1-2 years management level experience and/or professional experience in GBV/Women’s Protection and Empowerment programming
- Strong understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls
- Demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating and evaluating trainings and workshops tailored for individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds
- Demonstrated understanding of project management and monitoring and evaluation tools;
- Experience building capacity of local organization in technical and organizational development areas
- Experience in working in partnership with or as part of a network of local organizations, preferably women’s rights organizations, strongly preferred
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic required
- Willingness to travel across Lebanon, including Arsaal and Wadi Khaled, and provide training within communities (including in informal tented settlements)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Flexibility, commitment, patience and a good sense of humor

LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon (with regular travel to the field)
DURATION: end of December 2014

rouba.trabolsi@rescue.org

Women's Protection and Empowerment Manager - International Rescue Committee - Lebanon

Job Description:
SCOPE OF WORK: The Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Manager will be responsible for oversight of the start up and the day-to-day implementation of the WPE program in the Bekaa region. They will lead the recruitment and training of a new WPE team, provide technical support to the team and lead close coordination with other service providers and humanitarian actors in the region to ensure program quality and the achievement of program targets.

Who this position reports to: WPE Senior Manager
Who this position supervises: 2 WPE Senior Officers, Adolescent Girls Officer, SCasemanagement Officer , WPE Administration Officer
Who this position works with: WPE Coordinator, WPE Senior Manager, Field Office staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Supervision & Development
- Provide ongoing supervision, leadership and technical support and guidance to all WPE program staff
- Develop training and capacity building plans for all program staff based on job descriptions and identified needs to encourage innovative and quality programming.
- Organize and facilitate trainings to develop capacity of staff and other partner organizations to respond to cases of GBV in line with international standards, provide psychosocial support and promote communities’ engagement in women’s protection and empowerment
- Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
- Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews and annual performance reviews. Coordinate and oversee staff workplans, work and vacation schedules.
- If/as required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies

Activity Planning & Implementation
- Work closely with staff to design activities that respond to identified needs and program goals and objectives
- Prepare and update detailed program workplans that support and achieve the overall program goal and objectives within the desired timeline
- Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve time-bound goals
- Plan timely for procurement of resources to ensure smooth and timely implementation of activities
- Monitor monthly expenditures and track budgets; approve expenditures to designated level
- Closely coordinate with WPE SeniorManager and field support team to ensure timely and compliant implementation of program activities and expenditures

Grant Monitoring & Reporting
- Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required
- Oversee systematic and timely data collection for internal Monitoring and Evaluation purposes using standardized tools; build capacity of staff in using M&E systems and tools
- Draft weekly program updates in collaboration with WPE Senior Officers to identify key achievements and challenges in program implementation
- Contribute to internal and donor reports as per set schedules (bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) on activities, indicators and achievements.
- Support the collection, analysis and dissemination of project data and information for program review, advocacy and information sharing

Coordination & Representation
- Represent the IRC and WPE program at the field level by attending coordination meetings with UN agencies, national and international NGOs, local authorities
- Actively participate in GBV coordination efforts at the field and, if required, national level
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders, local authorities and other implementing partners.
- Coordinate and advocate with other governmental and non-governmental service providers to promote mainstreaming of GBV across sectors and delivery of quality multi-sectoral GBV response

Program Development and Harmonization
- Provide evidence-based input in development of program proposals for expansion or continuation of WPE activities in the Bekaa region and more broadly Lebanon
- Attend regular WPE Management Meetings to share information and lessons learnt with other WPE programs in Lebanon, make joint decisions and ensure harmonization of tools and approaches across programs

Other
- Consistently and proactively monitor the safety and security of the team, promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
- All IRC staff is required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

Qualifications Required
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Public Health, Human Rights or other related field
- 2-3 years professional experience in community-based Protection or GBV programming, preferably in an emergency context
- At least one year of experience supervising a large team providing direct services and/or working at the community level
- Clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating trainings and workshops on Gender/GBV issues
- Familiarity with M&E system design and implementation
- Experience writing reports for donors, governments, and the general public
- Excellent drafting and oral communication skills in English and Arabic
- Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting
- Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable
- Familiarity with program design, including log frames, budgeting and grants/report writing
- Successful advocacy experience and strong presentation skills

The position will be based in Zahle/Bekaa with some travel to the field

rouba.trabolsi@rescue.org

Health Educator - ANERA - Lebanon

The position requires the person to be involved in training, informational tools development and community-based activities. The position also requires the person to work in the office (40%) and in the field (60%), mainly in Palestinian refugee camps of North, South, and Central Lebanon.

- Provision of efficient support to the Project Manager
- Design and provide training activities on pertinent health issues and desirable practices,
- Develop health informational tools
- Coordinate and guide community-based activities that address pertinent health issues

Qualifications
- Masters in Public Health, preferably in Health Promotion & Community Health.
- 1/2 years of experience in community-centered health promotion, and health messaging.
- Excellent command of English and Arabic.
- Excellent computer skills.

Desirable:
- Good command of SPSS, data analysis and reporting
- Driving skills

Send CV with a cover letter to anera@aneralebanon.org by Wed Aug 7, 2013.

Research Assistant - American University of Beirut - Lebanon

Faculty of Health Sciences
Department of Epidemiology and Population Health

Job Vacancy
Full time Research Assistant for at least 2 years.

Requirements
- Masters degree in health or social sciences
- Excellent command of English and Arabic (both written and verbal)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have initiative, commitment and a strong work ethic
- SPSS knowledge and research experience is a plus

The position entails participating in research and administrative related tasks and activities. The research area includes, but is not restricted to, social gerontology and non-communicable disease.

Interested candidates are encouraged to forward a brief cover letter that explains their background, interest in the position and future career plans as well as an updated CV to ar47@aub.edu.lb no later than April 15, 2013.

Water and Sanitation Head of Project - ACF Spain - Lebanon

ACF Spain is looking for an Head of Project “WASH Emergency intervention to affected population by the Syrian conflict in Bekaa Valley”

Objectives
Implementation of a WASH Emergency intervention focused on providing humanitarian assistance to 2,240 refugee families, affected by the Syrian conflict, hosted in the Eastern of Lebanon- Bekaa Valley.

To implement the project according to project cycle management tools and ACF WASH technical policy. To train the newly recruited team on the notions of project cycle management and WASH interventions to guarantee the correct planning and implementation of the project as well as future projects. To participate in the design of future ACF interventions in the country together with Mission Management Team, logistic and administrator.

Responsibilities
- Project Cycle Management : Responsible of the implementation of emergency water supply, water treatment at household level, hygiene kit distribution and possible sanitation activities, according to the ACF WASH Policy
- Representation and Coordination: Ensure and maintain the working relationship with the local partner while mainstreaming the project activities within its structures. Holding regular meetings with his/ her team and mission management team.
- HR management and Training (in coordination with mission management and Log/Admin): Participate together with the Emergency Coordinator and Log/Admin in the recruitment of the mission WASH national staff. Participation in the design of job adverts and job descriptions of his/her team
- Reporting and Capitalisation: Reporting monthly activities and preparing internal (APR) and donor regular reports on the on-going project.To prepare concept paper and proposals according to the other project ideas and financial opportunities
- Program development and strategy planning (in coordination With CD and EC): Assess the pertinence and feasibility of other interventions in the area, following mission strategy in coordination with the Mission Management team and in discussions with various stakeholders in the humanitarian sphere and other relevant actors.
- Admin/Finance/Log (in coordination with Log/Admin): Ensure the supervision and control of expenses related with the activities of the project (procurement planning). Ensure the application of the log/kit forms and procedures pertaining to the supply chain, procurement, transport/movement,

Profile
- Degree and/or Master Degree in water Engineering, Public Health, and International development.
- Previous experience in the humanitarian field as project manager or similar (at least 2 years) and preferably with ACF
- Good experience in working with local partner, project cycle management, experience and technical knowledge in implementing wash emergency intervention
- Diplomatic, patient, professional and very transparent
- Team spirit and good communication skills
- Organized and rigorous
- Ability to coordinate with different actors
- Monitoring and evaluation skills. Culturally sensitive, and able to understand and work in a very sensitive political context such as the Middle East
- Capacity to work with the local partner through a planned and flexible method
- International driving license (is compulsory)
- Languages: English (compulsory working language, spoken, read and written); Spanish (not needed); French (can sometimes be an asset but not needed); Arabic (very useful)

Remunerative Package
- Formal contract of work (6 months)
- Salary: from 1200€ to 1800 € gross per month according to candidate’s previous experience + responsibility plus ( according to standard list of ACF – Spain)
- ACF- Spain remuneration system allows a salary progression based on the annual development appraisal
- Travel costs to and from the mission.
- Per Diems.
- 25 working days of holidays per year.
- One week of breaks, (including travel cost to the reference zone, and 200 Euros to pass the week of break).
- Travel and accident insurance and repatriation on account of the organization.
- Extra per month and per child (Under 18 years old)
- House and maintenance cover by the organization.

For more information about the post, consult: www.accioncontraelhambre.org
If the relevant post is not to be found on the website, this means that the selection process has been finalized.

Apply
- A letter of motivation
- Updated CV
- Specify the length of the experience monthly.
- The details of 2 managers who can provide us with professional references for the last two work experiences (We could ask for references also to different managers from the ones that you facilitated us. If you don’t agree, please let us know it.)
- For the final job offer, It will be necessary to present all the professional experience certificates.
- Selection process might include sending the CV to other HQs and/or to missions. If the candidate doesn’t agree, please tell us.
- The Human Resources department will contact only those pre-selected for an interview
- Indicate this reference Ref: WASH/LEBANON/12 by email to ach-candidaturas@achesp.org

Closing date 15 Aug 2012

Development Facilitator - World Vision - Lebanon

- Build positive and constructive relationships with community members and partners in order to understand their realities and facilitate development processes effectively.
- Strengthen the understanding of community development and ownership and of social sustainability among the stakeholders in the area.
- Encourages an understanding of and sensitivity to child development and child vulnerability factors among community members and partners
- Communicate effectively World Vision’s identity, mission, vision, values and its approach in order to work in ways that are contextually appropriate and clear.
- Undertake social networks analysis in order to understand the functions various stakeholders fulfill, power dynamics, and to identify potential local partners and assess their capacity building needs.
- Facilitate relationship building and strengthen relationships and partnerships between existing groups in the community
- Actively search for new partners within and outside the community, identify how these partners can work together towards shared priorities for child well-being and initiate, develop and manage partnership arrangements with them.
- Build the capacity of WV and partner community groups to deliver the joint outcomes effectively.
- Build the capacity of WV and partner community groups to maintain and monitor the effectiveness of their partnerships over time.
- Train partner community groups on appropriate skills and self-assessment methods to build their capacity for management of local initiatives.
- Build the capacity of community partners and volunteers to facilitate and manage development plans focused on child well-being
- Participate in and support the community partners in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and measurements of program/project effectiveness to track the delivery of joint outcomes.
- Encourage and enable communities to share and learn from their own experiences as part of confidence and capacity building.
- Assist communities and partners to prepare and implement community-managed disaster preparedness plans.
- Actively support program team leader and collaborate with project coordinators and sponsorship coordinator, and social groups in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting processes relevant to assigned areas
- Work with social groups to support, monitor and evaluate ongoing activities according to approved stated objectives, plan of action, budget and record progress.
- Ensure that gender analysis, Faith & Development, and child protection are mainstreamed within WV initiatives in the assigned communities.
- Raise awareness and facilitate critical analysis of community issues and opportunities.
- Facilitate visioning and planning processes with community members – especially the most vulnerable, and within community based groups.
- Help community partners to prioritize projects based on opportunity, needs and community capacities.
- Assist stakeholders and community partners to identify and mobilize community resources needed for project implementation.
- Supporting advocacy work with partners for children’s needs, rights, protection, and participation
- Facilitate assessment of feasibility, risk management and community readiness for sponsorship in the context.
- Assist community preparation for sponsorship by introducing sponsorship as a way of focusing the attention of the program on the well-being of all children – especially the most vulnerable.
- Facilitate community understanding of how to be active promoters of sponsorship and its possible development impacts.

Requirements
- University degree in a field related to community development work (preferably with experience in a field such as economics, agriculture, public health, sociology, etc.).
- Strong understanding of community-led development work
- Basic understanding of design, monitoring, and evaluation
- Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
- Strong facilitation skills
- Strong communication skills and cross cultural sensitivity
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability and commitment to listen to others
- Very good command of Arabic and English.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office package
- Knowledge of children rights
- Knowledge of Child well Being
- Knowledge in Partnering principles
- Development facilitation skills , including catalyzing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups
- Good negotiation skills
- flexible and adaptable personality- At least three years’ previous relevant experience, including at least one year of development facilitation in and with communities
- Experienced in building and maintaining relationships and networks with individuals, communities and development partners.
- A member of the community or acquainted with the community context.

Work Environment
- This position requires regular local travel
- 80% field work with the local community & 20% Office based
- Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.

cv@worldvision.org.lb

Program Officer (Refugee Program) - World Vision - Lebanon

- Provide programme/project staff with DME (Design, Monitoring and Evaluation) tools to conduct assessment and designs
- Ensure community participation in the process
- Draft programme/project assessment and design documents according to LEAP (Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning ) standards and other donor requirements
- Develop monitoring systems and tools with programme/project staff (including data collection methodology and tools, reporting forms, outlining responsibilities)
- Conduct project objective level monitoring
- Draft programme/project monitoring, baseline and evaluation documents according to LEAP standards
- Build capacities of programme/project level staff on programming cycle as well as DME tools and processes. This is done through formal trainings and ongoing/on-the-job training.
- Build capacities of programme/project local partners on programming cycle as well as DME tools and processes
- Capture and share knowledge, experience, lessons learned and best practices with other relevant staff and community members
- Ensure systematic documentation of lessons learnt from the Monitoring & Evaluation processes, inform the management team of promising practices and challenges and monitor application of recommendations.
- Serve as the focal person to capture and share programmatic documents by uploading them on the suggested Knowledge Management Systems
- Be aware of the emergency procedures in a response and ensure that necessary preparedness measures have been implemented

Requirements
- University Bachelor degree in a field related to community development work preferably in fields such as sociology, international or political studies, humanitarian law, public health, population studies and others.
- Masters degree in above related fields is preferred
- Excellent written English, with good command of spoken Arabic and English
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Good Research skills
- Good Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Computer literate with a high degree of proficiency and productivity
- Good Training and facilitation skills
- Organization and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively with teams and communities
- Minimum 6 months in academic research and/or report writing

Work Environment
- 20% travel required, 60% desk job, 20% meetings
- Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.

cv@worldvision.org.lb

Assessment Officer (Part-Time) - LAU - Lebanon

The School of Pharmacy at the Byblos Campus is seeking applications for an Assessment Officer who will coordinate and assist in the planning and execution of all School assessment and evaluation plans and activities in line with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Standards and Guidelines, the School’s curriculum needs, program evaluation, students’ learning assessment, and any other quality improvement initiatives.
This is a part-time position (15-20 hours per week) that reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities
In coordination and as guided by the Assessment and Evaluation Committee, the Assessment Officer will:
- Serve as a member of the School Assessment and Evaluation Committee
- Structure, coordinate, and follow-up on all School’s assessment activities
- Identify critical assessment needs, processes, tools and data sources
- Review and update the assessment instruments and techniques utilized to assess all School assessment components
- Perform and ensure data entry of assessment activities into the Learning Management System software.
- Perform data analysis, interpret assessment outcome measures, and generate regular reports of assessment data according to a timetable
- Follow-up on the implementation of action plans related to the assessment and evaluation plans
- Coordinate the assessment of the comprehensive exit exam and exit survey
- Coordinate student, faculty, alumni, employer, and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) surveys
- Conduct benchmarking studies with accredited peer institutions on certain activities, programs and resource levels as needed
- Deal with assessment queries from Faculty and staff
- Contribute to the generation of assessment-related ACPE Interim and self-study reports

Qualifications
- A degree in Pharmacy or related healthcare field, Public Health, Quality Management/Assurance, Business Administration, Higher Education.
- Knowledge of the Learning Management System software
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Commitment to the work environment and adherence to deadlines
- Robust analytical skills
- Outstanding work ethics
- Excellent English writing and communication skills

Send CV specifying the job title in the subject line to byblos.hire@lau.edu.lb

The closing date for receiving applications is Thursday June 21, 2012