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LEBANON RELIGIOUS LEADERS & CIVIL SOCIETY JOIN TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & GIRLS

March 11, 2015     ABAAD - Resource Center for Gender Equality

UN Commission on the Status of Women - Session 59 - Panel
LEBANON RELIGIOUS LEADERS & CIVIL SOCIETY
JOIN TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & GIRLS

March 11, 2015
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Armenian Convention Center – Ballroom 1
630 2nd Ave (at 35th St.) - NYC

Distinguished Speakers:

* Ms. Danielle Hoyek - Lebanon ABAAD (Dimensions) Resource Center for Gender Equality, Founder & Lawyer

Women Leadership Achievement Award

March 4, 2015     ABAAD

Dear Partners, Friends and Colleagues,

Changing Islamic law while preserving it: The case of the Lebanese Sunni community

February 26, 2015     The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center

“Dardashat Jandariya”
Gender Talks

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center at the Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality is pleased to announce its monthly “Dardashat Jandariya” - Gender Talks entitled:
Changing Islamic law while preserving it: The case of the Lebanese Sunni community
 
Speaker: Samer Ghamroun
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Dar Al Mussawir
Address: Wardeyeh, Hamra, Beirut

'Sure, She Can'

From February 16, 2015 to February 20, 2015     MARCH

The National Democratic Institute, in partnership with Arab Center of Development, MARCH and Women in Front are pleased to announce the launch of a new women's empowerment initiative: Sure, She can.

Submitted by weep on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 00:00
Fri, 02/13/2015 - 00:00
Job key data
Job title: Administrative Assistant
Organisation: ABAAD || Resource Center for Gender Equality
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Working area: Lebanon
Deadline: February 23, 2015
Job specifications
Description:
ABAAD PURPOSE: ABAAD aims at achieving gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD has a proven record in working in addressing GBV in emergency settings. 
 
JOB PURPOSE: 
Key responsabilites:
-  Provide full admin support to the team and various departments;
-  Perform data-entry, documentation, printing and filling duties;
-  Sorts and distributes mail. Draft written responses or replies by phone or email when necessary;
-  Schedules and organizes activities such as meetings, travel, conferences and other organization activities for all ABAAD employees;
-  Monitor calendar of team members and deadlines with donors;
-  Liaise with stakeholders and  suppliers;
-  Ensures timely response to all correspondence;
-  Establishes, develops, maintains and updates filing system for the  director and the organization;
-  Maintain a proper and user friendly filling and document control system for recording and tracking of all documents;
-  Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information and calls;
-  Support ABAAD departments in daily admin roles and keep stock of stationary supplies for each department;
-  Put up purchase requests for all approved purchases for the necessary approvals and verify invoices for the raised purchases upon delivery of goods and services;
-  Assist on any ad-hoc tasks as required by the director;
-  Serve as information clearing house for those who want info on GBV in MENA/Responds to regularly occurring requests for information;
-  Liaise with Media Manager to distribute ABAAD newsletter and annual report to stakeholders.
 
REPORTING LINES: 
Post holder reports to: ABAAD Director  
 
Key competencies:

-        University degree in social science, business administration or related discipline, including gender and development;

-        Proven track record of working in a similar capacity with a national and/or international NGOs in the region;

-        Experience in field coordination, monitoring and follow up;

-        Experience in event management and coordination;

-        Ability to multitask; and ability to manage multiple deadlines

-        High level of discretion and judgment;

-        Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, French and Arabic;

-        Demonstrable ability to work with others and as part of a team;

-        Knowledge and skills in computer usage including word, excel, power point, and social media;

-        Excellent organizational skills;

-        Maintain hard and electronic resources in the library;

-        Monitor inventories;

-        Can support the team to deliver best outcomes in a very demanding workload;

-        Independent worker;

-        Anticipates problems and regularly provides solutions.

Contract terms:

Application Procedures

 
Persons interested in applying for the position should send their CV along with a cover letter, to abaad@abaadmena.org no later than February 23rd, 2015.
The email should include the job name stated above in the email subject, a cover letter, and writing samples of communication in reference to the aforementioned responsibilities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Submitted by weep on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 00:00
Fri, 02/13/2015 - 00:00
Job key data
Job title: Media & Public Relations Coordinator
Organisation: ABAAD || Resource Center for Gender Equality
Location: Beirut
Working area: Lebanon
Deadline: February 28, 2015
Job specifications
Description:

Key responsabilites:

The Media & Public Relations Officer’s main responsibilities and duties are:

■ Manage ABAAD’s media exposure with the aim of raising awareness about the organization’s work and values while  encouraging individuals, groups and communities to collaborate with ABAAD.
■ In collaboration with the management and programs departments, develop, manage and implement strategic internal and external communication plans and activities that support ABBAD’s mission and goals.
■ Promote ABAAD’s gender-related messaging and campaigns through the full range of available media channels.
■ Identify opportunities to increase ABAAD’s public relations and enhance its Visibility (image/brand).  
■ Help in the development and implementation of a robust brand identity for ABAAD.  
■ Develop relations and partnerships with local, regional and international organizations and agencies.
■ Represent ABAAD at specific meetings and events.
■ Assist in the development and implementation of ABAAD’s funding strategies and activities.
■ Build, manage and maintain excellent relations with all press and media entities and individuals in Lebanon.
■ Answer all inquiries generated by the press, the public and media.  
■ Provide training/guidance to staff and partners in image building and the effective delivery of key messages to different kinds of audiences at events such as media interviews, speeches, reports and presentations.
■ Measure the impact and value of all media campaigns and activities and provide adequate recommendations.
■ Monitor and research the concerns and expectations of ABAAD’s partners and stakeholders and accordingly the findings  to the management.
■ Prepare press releases, communiqués and generate information (info graphs; fact sheets; press clippings) related to different projects and media campaigns and events.
■ Promote and disseminate quality information on ABAAD’s produced resources and services on a regular basis and as needed.
■ Coordinate and manage ABAAD’s publication activities such as content management, norms for publishing, design, etc.
■ Conduct regular communications, visibility and marketing needs assessments and research for ABAAD.
■ Lead the development, supervision, and maintenance of ABAAD’s website, periodical newsletters and other social media mediums.  
■ Coordinate with all ABAAD’s project team members to ensure that all activities are properly documented and subsequently publish them on various social networking and media sites.

Key competencies:

Education Requirements

■ University Degree (preferably Master’s degree) in Marketing, Journalism, Media, Public Relations, or a relevant field.
■ Relevant courses in marketing, social marketing, branding, fundraising, public relations, grant- writing, project management, etc.  

Skills Requirements

■ A minimum of five years practical experience in media, communications and public relations.
■ An established record of accomplishment in media, public relations and/or marketing planning and management.
■ Knowledge and understanding of NGOs and nonprofits and the gender and rights based approach.
■ An ability to be proactive in developing plans, activities and relationships with stakeholders including journalists and decision makers.
■ Experience with the use of IT, online and social media tools to advance organizational communications and visibility goals.
■ Experience in organizing events such as press conferences, workshops and meetings.
■ Experience in GBV programming is a plus.
■ Fluency in written and spoken English, French and Arabic. Additional languages are an asset.
■ Experience in working effectively with members of the media and in preparing and providing speeches and presentations to different audiences.

 Preferred Qualities  

■ Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision and values of ABAAD mainly related to gender issues.  
■ Superior inter-personal communication skills including the ability to work with multi-cultural teams and groups.
■ Ability to influence individuals and groups through the use of diplomacy, negotiation and strategy.
■ Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
■ Self-motivated, intelligent, articulate, detail-oriented and able to manage and complete multiple tasks and assignments.
■ Strong team and collaborative work skills.
■ Excellent strategic thinking enhanced with ability to achieve results.

Contract terms:

Application Procedures and CV Registration:

Please send your CV along with a cover letter and two samples of plans or projects that you have developed and worked on recently to the following email address abaad@abaadmena.org no later than February 28rd, 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Submitted by weep on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 15:26
Tue, 01/27/2015 - 15:26
Job key data
Job title: Field Officer
Organisation: Justice without Frontiers (JWF)
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Working area: Lebanon
Deadline: February 7, 2015
Job specifications
Description:
Key responsabilites:
General objective of the job: The Field Officer monitors and supports the field, and will make sure that the targeted number is reached, and designed activities implemented.
Key responsabilities:
• Ensures, promotes and facilitates that the principles of women’s access to justice is integrated into all project activities.
• Conduct administrative activities to support the preparation of national and regional events, including training, workshops and conference.
• Meets with NGOs, SDCs supervisors, social workers, sisterhoods… to discuss and follow up on various issues
• Monitors the undergoing activities in the field.
• Collects monthly reports
• Maintains good relationships with the partners.
• Support in advertising, screening and recruitment process of external consultants.
• Assist on other tasks as requested by the director and as deemed necessary for program development 
• Provide efficient, effective administrative support e.g. filing, and logistic to the project team.
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with the finance team on budget-related issues
• Assist on other task as requested by the Line Manager and as deemed necessary for program development
 
Key competencies:
Skills and competence:
• University degree in social science or related discipline, including gender and development.
• At least 2 years of experience in project administration and implementation with national NGOs 
• Experience in coordinating gender mainstreaming or gender stand-alone projects
 
 
 
• Preferred experience in monitoring and evaluation 
• Experience in activity implementation and coordination 
• Skilled in report writing 
• Excellent oral and written communication and writing skills in English and Arabic 
• Knowledge of gender and gender equality and relevance to poverty and vulnerability is essential
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage including word, excel, power point, lotus notes and social media 
• Demonstrated capacity of social and communication skills and ability to work with others and as part of the team 
• Skills in organization and time management
• Ability to work in a team and to travel within project areas and outside
 
Contract terms:
Committed to Justice Without Frontiers   principles and willing to learn and grow in the organization. 
The position is offered on a full-time basis starting February 2015 and until January 2017 on a fixed-term contract. Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter, three contactable references, by 7th of February 2015 to the following email address:  jwficc@yahoo.com; jwf@jwf.org.lb .Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Submitted by weep on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 14:17
Tue, 01/27/2015 - 14:17
Job key data
Job title: Social worker
Organisation: Justice without Frontiers (JWF)
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Working area: Lebanon
Deadline: February 7, 2015
Job specifications
Description:
Key responsabilites:
General objective of the job: To provide la social support for women and girls victims of violence and whom are in conflict with the law .
Key responsabilities:
• Offer counseling to women and girls victims of violence and whom are in conflict with the law
• Assist in operating the helpline and in following up on urgent calls outside working hours when needed 
• Fill-in intake questionnaires for the beneficiaries, keep case records, and document all calls received from victims of GBV and all actions taken as a follow up
• Coordinate with, refer and/or accompany the beneficiaries to medical and forensic doctors, lawyers, psychiatrists, psychotherapists and other frontline personnel when needed
• Maintain and develop cooperation relationships with relevant service providers (national and international), community centres and organizations, governmental institutions and authorities, companies and local businesses etc., in order to complement the services offered by JWF, offer a comprehensive follow- up, and enhance work opportunities for the beneficiaries when needed
• Organize and follow up group activities for the beneficiaries such as group sessions, art therapy--- 
• Coordinate and organize awareness raising sessions when requested
• Write progress reports on regular basis or when needed
• Cooperate and coordinate with JWF’s  project officer, field officer and oxfam
 
Key competencies:
Skills and competence:
• University degree in social work.
• At least 2 years of experience with NGOs in community-based work, preferably in relation to gender-based violence or human trafficking.
• Fluency in French, English and Arabic
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team, and under pressure
 
 
 
• Knowledge of and commitment to gender equality and gender-based violence
• Respectful of different cultures and ethnicities;
• Knowledge and skills in computer usage including power point and social media
• Ability to work under stress
• Sufficient knowledge and intervention on SGBV and protection issues
• Ensure appropriate monitoring, review and follow up of the services provided to cases.
• Maintain a positive working relationship within the team, and promote team-building efforts.
• Support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and report on problems in the implementation of the program.
• Experience in emergency work  
 
Contract terms:
Committed to Justice Without Frontiers  principles and willing to learn and grow in the organization. 
The position is offered on a full-time basis starting February 2015 and until January 2017 on a fixed-term contract. Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter, three contactable references, by 7th of February 2015 to the following email address:  jwficc@yahoo.com; jwf@jwf.org.lb .Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
 

Submitted by weep on Mon, 12/01/2014 - 00:00
Mon, 12/01/2014 - 00:00
Job key data
Job title: Senior Social Worker
Organisation: KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Deadline: December 4, 2014
Job specifications
Description:
KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation is a feminist, secular, Lebanese, non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization that aims at fighting violence against women and at creating a society that is free of social, economic and legal patriarchal structures that discriminate against them.
 
Since its establishment in 2005, KAFA has been operating a Listening and Counselling Center (LCC) for women and girls victims of violence. The LCC is currently looking for an experienced social worker to undertake a series of responsibilities: 
Key responsabilites:
- Offer counselling to women and girls victims of violence, and particularly those who are trafficked into forced labour and sexual exploitation.
- Assist in operating the helpline and in following up on urgent calls outside working hours when needed. 
- Fill-in intake questionnaires for the beneficiaries, keep case records, and document all calls received from victims of GBV and all actions taken as a follow up;
- Coordinate with, refer and/or accompany the beneficiaries to medical and forensic doctors, lawyers, psychiatrists, psychotherapists and other frontline personnel when needed;
- Maintain and develop cooperation relationships with relevant service providers (national and international), community centers and organizations, governmental institutions and authorities, companies and local businesses etc., in order to complement the services offered by the LCC, offer a comprehensive follow- up, and enhance work opportunities for the beneficiaries when needed;
- Organize and follow up group activities for the beneficiaries such as group sessions, art therapy, etc.; 
- Coordinate and organize awareness raising sessions on topics related to forced labor and sexual exploitation of women and girls;
- Disseminate information about the services of the LCC to women at risk of forced labor and sexual exploitation;
- Write progress reports on regular basis or when needed;
- Represent KAFA in local, regional, and international forums;
- Work within the values, principles, and policies of KAFA’s Listening and Counselling Center.
Key competencies:
- University degree in social work, or in any other related field.
- At least 6 years of experience with NGOs in community-based work, preferably in relation to gender-based violence or human trafficking.
- Fluency in French, English and Arabic;
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team, and under pressure;
- Knowledge of and commitment to gender equality and gender-based violence;
- Respectful of different cultures and ethnicities;
- Knowledge and skills in computer usage including power point and social media;
- Readiness to commute between different regions in Lebanon;
 
 
 
Contract terms:
Contract period: Two years renewable contract upon satisfaction of both KAFA and the contracted person. Starting date: Beginning of January 2015. 
 
To apply: : Interested candidates should send their CV and a letter of motivation to kafa@kafa.org.lb no later than December 4, 2014 and include in the email subject the following title: “Social Worker- Trafficking in Human Beings.” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Submitted by weep on Mon, 11/10/2014 - 00:00
Mon, 11/10/2014 - 00:00
Job key data
Job title: Projects Coordinator
Organisation: Welfare Association
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Working area: Lebanon
Deadline: November 19, 2014
Job specifications
Description:

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

Key responsabilites:
In accordance with established WA policies & regulations:
 
 
Program Inception and Development
 
1.Participate in preparing detailed action plan of Lebanon Branch projects
 
2.Participate in preparing strategies & policies
 
3.Establish relations and network with partners and beneficiaries.
 
Management responsibilities
 
1.Coordinate with the Programs Manager to ensure meeting the objectives of the program.
 
2.Lead the budget plans preparation and control expenditures.
 
3.Supervise and facilitate the implementation of needed logistics for visits, travel, etc... .
 
4.Maintain excellent relations with stakeholders internally and with partners and beneficiaries.
 
5.Support fundraising efforts.
 
Technical Responsibilities
 
1.Prepare Request For Applications (RFAs) in coordination with the Programs Manager
 
2.Assist in screening applications
 
3.Provide recommendations on grantees and draft relevant reports.
 
4.Prepare grant implementation agreements (GIAs) and negotiate relevant action plans with the beneficiaries.
 
5.Supervise program and projects implementation through:
 
·Maintaining regular contact with beneficiary organizations and conduct regular field visits to program sites in Lebanon.
 
·Soliciting and reviewing technical and financial reports from beneficiaries and following up on issues needing further clarifications or additional supporting documents.
 
·Monitoring the implementation process to ensure the achievement of program / project deliverables in terms of both time and quality.
 
·Ensuring proper program and project closure including the design and implementation of internal and external program evaluations.
 
6.Participate in conducting periodic formative and summative evaluations of  projects/programs .
 
7.Write up of success stories and uploading them on Welfare’s website
 
8.Participate in preparing and submitting periodic reports on Lebanon Branch projects and contribute to WA publications of relevance
 
9.Assist in organizing needed workshops, seminars and conferences
 
10.Creation of crowd funding and social media campaigns
 
Key competencies:
 
● Bachelor’s Degree in social science, management or related field (will consider suitable fresh graduates)
● 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 
● Good leadership skills i.e., team leader, team player, decision maker, and conflict resolution.
● Excellent computer skills (MS-Office, MS-Project, and Internet Applications).
                 
 
Contract terms:

Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter that includes expression of interest by email to recruitment@jwelfare.org no later than Nov. 19 th, 2014 and include the job name above in your email subject and cover letter. We are looking for an immediate hire. 

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