Gender and Trade Project
Short-term Recruitment
Announcement for Project Officer
Deadline for application : October 15,2008

Since 2000, CRTD.A has been working on promoting economic empowerment of women and focusing on the issue of the gendered impact of globalization and trade liberalization as part of its commitment to mainstreaming gender into economic policies.

Following an initial phase consisting of assessment, capacity building and direct intervention in economic empowerment, CRTD.A is now moving into linking its economic empowerment work to the broader issue of gender and trade, essentially through knowledge and policy dialogue.

Thus, CRTD.A is seeking to recruit a short-term Gender & Trade Project Officer, who will be in charge of monitoring, following up and implementing both regional and local activities related to the current policy dialogue phase of the project.

Key Responsibilities include:
Hands on implementation of project activities
►Liaison with international, regional and local stakeholders and partners
►Systematic monitoring of Gender and Trade news and updates in the Machreq & Maghreb countries, through gathering of data and information
►Reporting of activities at all levels
►Working as part of the CRTD.A team

Needed Skills:
►University degree in economics, social sciences or relevant field
►At least 2 years experience in working with NGOs in policy and advocacy work
►Computer literate, thorough knowledge of MS Word and other computer software applications in use
►Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
►Commitment to gender equality and social justice
This post is offered on 6 months-basis with possibility of extension.

Interested candidates should send a CV along with an expression of interest of 500 words in English to vacancy [at] crtda [dot] org [dot] lb specifying “GTPO vacancy” in the subject line.
Deadline for applications is October 15.2008

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Project on Sustainable Economic Opportunity for Women

SEOW-MENA closing Seminar

Date: 25-9-2008

Place: Crowne Plaza Hotel – Beirut

For more information, please check the attached document

S.S.B.A-SELF AND SOCIAL BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION
Recruitment Announcement for Sales and Marketing Officer

Self and Social Betterment Association (S.S.B.A) is a
nongovernmental Lebanese organization. It has been working since 2006 on promoting
standard morals and ethics among youth and kids in the Lebanese community
through its two projects:” The Way to Happiness” and “The Youth Rights.”

Through the last two years SSBA team was implementing the
first phase of its projects, through:

• contacting the largest number of contacts related to different governmental and non
  governmental institutions, such as: Schools, Scouts, Sport clubs,
  international and local organizations, etc….It also implemented some
  activities and workshops with youth and kids in different institutions
  such as: Red Cross, SOS, Lebanese University, Private Schools, business
  cooperation etc..
• Distributing more than (180, 000) one hundred eighty thousand copies of The Way to
  Happiness Booklet(TWTH), all over Lebanon, to the different sectors
  mentioned above.

After hundreds of meetings, SSBA has to move to the second
phase of its plans by implementing various activities, especially those
requested from our contact list, and to determine a marketing and sales plan
for TWTH booklet.

Thus, SSBA is seeking to expand its core team and recruit a
"Sales and Marketing Officer", motivated and energetic.

Key responsibilities

• Determine a sales and Marketing plan overseeing the association vision.
• Communicate efficiently with businesses cooperation.
• Contacting then following up bookshops and libraries interested in selling TWTH booklet.
• Reporting activities at all levels.

Skills required

• University degree in marketing or any relevant field.
• Computer and
  internet literate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic. French is a plus.
• The ability to be a team member.
• The ability to persuade and project the ideals of SSBA.

Candidates should have at least one year experience in the marketing field

Interested candidates should send a CV along with an expression of interest of 500 words in English to the following email: info [at] twthlebanon [dot] com">info [at] twthlebanon [dot] com
 specifying “M.O. vacancy” in the subject line. Deadline is 21 September
2008.

It is necessary for every candidate to surf the following
website:www.thewaytohappiness.org before sending the C.V and the letter.

The position is offered on a full time basis and commission
on sales, starting 1st of October 2008.

Financial Officer 

Job Vacancy

Background

ALEF is a
youth-lead volunteer-based non-governmental
organization, which aims at promoting and defending Human rights in Lebanon.
A Financial Officer is needed to
fulfill the following responsibilities:

Key responsibilities:

• To prepare monthly financial statements and
  monthly internal forecast budget
• To implement financial policies and
  procedures
• To Monitor cash reserves and prepare bank
  statements
• To prepare the payroll and personnel
  administration
• To assist the Executive Director with the
  annual audit
• To maintain timely and accurate financial
  files and records by monitoring the accounts payable/receivable systems.
• To verify annual leave records
• To Develop a procurement policy and insure
  its implementation
• To prepare financial reports for donors

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Relevant academic degrees and two years work experience
• Knowledge in computerized accounting programs
• The ability to work under pressure and in emergency
  situations
• Good English Skills 
  both written and verbal
• Understanding of financial  legislation , policies and procedures
• Analytical and Problem Solving skills
• Preferable previous experience in NGOs.

Starting Date: As soon as possible                          Location: Beirut 

Vacancies
Contact: Please send
resume and cover letter to

 alef [at] alefliban [dot] org.

Only candidates that meet the
requirements will be selected

ICT & Knowledge for Community Development

Vacancy for a Short Term Consultancy

October 08 to March 09
Deadline for application: 30 September 2008

CRTD.A is recruiting a short-term consultant to contribute to its ICT4SD project aiming at strengthening the capacity and technical skills of local development actors so as to enable them to use ICT for knowledge development and thus contribute to the broader social and community development process in various parts of the country. The project places particular attention on supporting local women’s ICT capacity in rural areas

The consultant is required to:
a- Follow up on field assessment and plan for ICT training activities based on that assessment
b- Implement and follow up the agreed training events
c- Support the planning and delivery of hands-on training of women ICT trainers
d- Carry out E-search, assessment and compilation of e-material and links in order to build a data base of ICT development material

Key competencies:
a- Computer science degree
b- Knowledge of NGO work
c- Good communication and interpersonal skills
d- Very good Arabic writing skills
e- ICT training skills
f- Ability to take initiatives and to commute in various parts of the country

Candidates should send a letter of interest and a CV to vacancy [at] crtda [dot] org [dot] lb
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
No phone calls please.

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Background

ALEF is a youth-lead volunteer-based non-governmental organization, which aims at promoting and defending
Human rights in Lebanon.

ALEF in partnership with Naseej, a regional
program launched by Save the Children – US and funded by Ford Foundation, is implementing “Youth Building Reconciliation” (YBR) Phase

The project
consists of engaging the youth in partnership with the communities to promote
reconciliation.
It aims at creating a dynamic of dialogue and mutual understanding
amongst various Lebanese youth. A project officer is needed to fulfill the
following responsibilities:

Key responsibilities:

• Writes down and finalizes the action plan
  of the project.

• Takes in charge, in coordination with the
  fourteen volunteers selected in YBR-I- , the preparation of the caravan in
  terms of design and a collection of literature on the Lebanese civil war.

•      
  Identifies potential trainers for the
  fourteen volunteers, establishes contacts with them and finalizes training
  contracts.

•      
  Ensures the correct implementation of the
  volunteers’ trainings.

•      
  Follows up in coordination with the
  volunteers on the recruitment plan related to the participants.

•      
  Provides guidance and support to the
  volunteers who will establish contacts with stakeholders in the community and
  three universities for needs assessment.

•      
  Oversees the launching of the participants
  and the facilitators recruitment.

•      
  Prepares and implements the preparatory
  meetings for the participants to be held and conducted by pre-selected
  facilitators.

•      
  Follows up closely on the activities of
  circulation of the caravan in universities.

•      
  Coordinates the implementation of the four
  community based actions.

•      
  Follows up and coordinates on the
  production of the documentary.

•      
  Coordinates the closing event that will
  witness the presence of students and community members involved in the project.

•      
  Overlooks the admin-finance aspects in
  coordination with the financial officer
•      
  Ensures timely and quality reporting to the donor as agreed
  with the Line Management.

Knowledge, experience and skills:

•      
  Excellent organizational and managerial
  skills
•      
  Relevant academic degrees and/or relevant
  experience
•      
  The ability to work under pressure and in
  emergency situations
•      
  Very good communication skills
•      
  Good analytical and problem solving skills
•      
  Knowledge on Human Rights culture and
  activities

•      
  Very good computer skills (Microsoft
  office, internet…)
•      
  Team worker/ team leader
•      
  Very good listening skills
•      
  Excellent time management skills
•      
  Fluent in Arabic, English (both written and
  verbal). French a plus.

Starting Date: As soon as
possible

Location: Beirut 

Vacancies Contact: Please send resume and cover letter
to recruitment [at] alefliban [dot] org
;

Email Subject: YBR II 2008

Only short listed
candidates will be contacted

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