Project and Research Coordinator (m/f/d)

Background

Form of Employment: Full-time
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Duration: Till December 2024, with possibility of renewal
Location: Lebanon
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting political participation and democratic governance worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, DRI operates across Western Asia and North Africa (WANA), Sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe. It maintains country offices in Tunisia, Lebanon, Libya (operating remotely from Tunisia), the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ukraine, collaborating with various international and local partners across several countries. In addition to its physical presence, DRI is actively engaged in promoting Digital Democracy in many other areas.Since 2016 DRI has been raising awareness and advocating for evidence-based policies and public debates that foster democratic and accountable governance, the rule of law, and political participation in Lebanon, in cooperation with civil society organizations and public officials. Particularly, DRI is working to expand the democratic space for a civil society-led debate on systemic change in Lebanon, encouraging citizens to actively participate in the governing of their own country in an inclusive and participatory manner.
DRI is currently recruiting a Project and Research Coordinator for its Country Office in Lebanon .

Your tasks

Under the overall supervision of the Country Representative and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the Project and Research Coordinator:
Research and expertise –

• ConductsresearchandprovidessubjectmatterexpertisethatisrelevanttoDRILebanon’sworkportfolio ongoodgovernance,policyreform,elections, anti-corruption, andotherareasofdemocracysupport;
• Reviewspublications,knowledgeproducts, andtechnical/legaldeliverablessubmittedbyexternalconsultants;
• Reviews DRI publications and research outputs, including liaising with external experts andconsultants;

• LeadstheimplementationofDRI’spolicyadvocacywork, e.g.,policyconsultations,politicaldialogueprocesses,peer-to-peerexchanges, and follow-upwithpublicofficialsandcivilsocietypartnerstothateffect;
• Implementsassignedprojectandrelatedactivitiesandoutputs, suchasevents,workshops,trainings, etc.;
• Leads on partner coordination and stakeholder management in assigned projects in fulfilment of the projectactivities;
• Travels in the different regions of Lebanon to ensure sound implementation of projectactivities;
• Coordinates with the Procurement focal point on all procurement, ensuring that procedures are follow aresubmittedona timelybasis tofacilitatetimelyimplementation of field activities and adhering to both DRI and donor requirements in meeting the projectobjectives;
• Supports project communications in the planning, development, and implementation of digital content, and outreach/advocacy activities whereneeded;

• Monitors and reports on the implementation of project activities, and develops internal and donor reporting on relevant projects through writing and researching for narrativereports;
• Monitors and reports on political,socialand legal developments relevant to theprojects;
• Contributes to, and inputs on, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks and tools, and drafting of MEL reportsin accordance withDRI’s MEL and donor guidelines and in close coordination with the MEL focalpoint;
• Actively contributes to, and engages in the review and formulation of MEL and impact reports of allkinds;
• Ensures gender and diversity mainstreaming in the implementation of all project activities and projectmonitoring;

• Supports programme development as well as the design and implementation of project frameworks and grant/proposalwriting;
• Supports in drafting project concept notes and activity concepts to provide detailed planning for each projectactivity;
• Contributestotheidentificationandrecruitmentofnational and internationalexpertsandco-draftstheirtermsofreference(incl.vacancynotices,selectionprotocols);

• Performs other relevant duties, as may be required

Your skills and experience

• Universitydegreein social sciences, political science, public administration, development studies, public policy, law or a relatedfield;
• At least5yearsofresearchexperiencein the fieldsofsocial sciences, political science, development studies, public policy, law, etc.
• At least5years ofprofessionalexperience inProject CycleManagement,involving fieldwork and liaising with a diverse spectrum ofstakeholders;
• Outstanding attention to detail anda strong senseof thoroughness, accuracy, andconsistency;
• A proactive team player with a “can-do” attitude” who can blend into a diverseteam;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word,Exceland PowerPoint);
• Good communicationand negotiationskills;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Knowledge of public governance, democracy standards, and international human rightsconventions;

What we offer

DRI offers you a job with flexible working hours, health insurance, training opportunities
and the opportunity to work as part of an international and diverse team. The competitive remuneration for this position is aligned with DRI’s remuneration range for national employees.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application here, consisting of consisting: (1) a compelling motivation letter, (2) your Curriculum Vitae, and (3) writing samples (publications, reports published, articles) - these will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating the application internally.
Closing date for applications is11 August 2024, 12:00 pm local time (Lebanon) . The position may be filled before the deadline has been reached, so early applications are encouraged.
DRI is committed to diversity and treats everybody equally, independent of gender identity, sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, political opinion (as long as respectful of democratic principles), or any other status protected by the laws in the locations where we operate.
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