Overview
Support the effective implementation of immigration and border governance programmes in Lebanon, with a focus on government liaison, coordination, and capacity development activities for Lebanese authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the coordination and monitoring of operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project.
- Support the coordination of programme implementation and maintain liaison with diverse organizational units and external counterparts.
- Support and coordinate the planning and implementation of IBG capacity building activities for Lebanese authorities.
- Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.
- Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.
- Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms.
- Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports.
- Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.
- Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities.
- Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums.
- Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents.
- Provide inputs to the development of IBG-related guidelines, tools and standard operating procedures.
- Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.
- Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience
- Two years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields.
- Strong experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution.
- Master’s degree in the above-mentioned fields.
