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<p>Amaken is seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Research &amp; Development / Brand Development Manager to lead the research, development, and launch of haircare products for a beauty, and fashion industry based in Mansourieh, Lebanon. The ideal candidate will combine strong brand management and market research expertise with hands-on experience in product development and international manufacturing coordination. The role will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, understanding consumer needs, developing innovative haircare products, coordinating with overseas factories, and managing the full product lifecycle from initial concept through production and commercial launch.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Market Research &amp; Brand Development:</p><ul><li>Conduct market research, consumer studies, and competitor analysis to identify market trends, consumer needs, and new product opportunities.</li><li>Monitor developments in the haircare, beauty, and cosmetics industries to support product innovation and brand growth.</li><li>Contribute to brand strategy, product positioning, pricing, and commercial planning.</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand and strengthen the brand s product portfolio.</li></ul><p>Product Research &amp; Development:</p><ul><li>Manage the end-to-end development of haircare products, from initial concept and research to formulation, production, and launch.</li><li>Research product ingredients, formulations, packaging, and product formats in line with market needs and brand positioning.</li><li>Develop product concepts and prepare detailed product briefs based on consumer insights and commercial objectives.</li><li>Coordinate product samples, testing, modifications, and approvals to ensure products meet quality and brand requirements.</li><li>Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure products are developed according to specifications, timelines, and budget.</li></ul><p>International Factory &amp; Supplier Coordination:</p><ul><li>Identify, research, and communicate with international factories and manufacturers for product development and production.</li><li>Request and evaluate product samples, quotations, formulations, and technical information.</li><li>Coordinate with overseas factories throughout the development process, from initial discussions to final production.</li><li>Negotiate product specifications, minimum order quantities, costs, timelines, and commercial terms when required.</li><li>Follow up on production, packaging, and delivery requirements to ensure smooth product launches.</li></ul><p>Product Launch &amp; Commercial Execution:</p><ul><li>Manage the full product launch cycle, including market research, concept development, product positioning, packaging, pricing, and go-to-market planning.</li><li>Coordinate with marketing, sales, design, and other relevant teams to ensure successful product launches.</li><li>Ensure product launches are aligned with the brand identity, target audience, and commercial objectives.</li><li>Monitor product performance and gather market feedback to support future improvements and product development.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>3+ years of experience in Brand Management, Product Development, Research &amp; Development, or a related role.</li><li>Strong experience in haircare, cosmetics, beauty, or personal care industries.</li><li>Proven experience managing the full product development cycle, from market research and concept development to production and launch.</li><li>Strong understanding of haircare products, consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive analysis.</li><li>Experience communicating and coordinating with international factories and suppliers.</li><li>Strong knowledge of product development, quality requirements, and commercial launch processes.</li></ul>

<p><br></p><p>About the Role</p><p>We're looking for a Website &amp; E-commerce Growth Manager someone who owns the website end-to-end (from data entry to conversion strategy), creates AI-powered lookbooks, manages social media alongside our designer, and can convert DM conversations into real sales. This is a hybrid role for someone who's part website operator, part visual creator, part sales-driven communicator.</p><p>If you understand what makes an online store convert, love experimenting with AI tools, and know how to turn a DM conversation into a sale this is for you.</p><p>What You'll Do</p><p>Website &amp; Store Management</p><ul><li>Manage all product data entry: new arrivals, pricing, stock levels, sales/promotions</li><li>Keep product listings accurate, complete, and up to date at all times</li><li>Continuously look for ways to improve site conversion landing pages, product pages, checkout flow</li><li>Understand and help optimize the customer funnel from ad click to completed purchase</li></ul><p>Lookbook Creation</p><ul><li>Take professional photos of styled outfits on mannequins</li><li>Use AI tools to render outfits onto AI models, producing close-up and multi-angle shots</li><li>Build a consistent, high-quality lookbook library for the website and social media</li></ul><p>DM Sales &amp; Communication</p><ul><li>Reply to Instagram/website DMs promptly and knowledgeably</li><li>Memorize the product catalog styles, prices, materials, sizing details</li><li>Guide conversations toward a sale using strong, persuasive (but natural) communication not just answering questions, but converting interest into purchases</li></ul><p>Social Media</p><ul><li>Work closely with the Visual Content Designer to plan and schedule social content</li><li>Contribute to social media strategy and content calendar</li><li>Help ensure consistency between website, lookbooks, and social presence</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with website/e-commerce platforms (Shopify or similar) data entry, product management, basic site edits</li><li>Understanding of what drives on-site conversion (landing pages, funnels, UX basics)</li><li>Experience with or strong interest in AI image/model generation tools</li><li>Comfortable with a camera can shoot clean, professional product photos</li><li>Excellent written communication skills persuasive, warm, and quick in DMs</li><li>Highly organized able to manage recurring tasks (stock/price updates) without things slipping</li><li>Creative and curious personality proactive with ideas, not just reactive to tasks</li><li>Willing and excited to learn new tools, especially in AI and e-commerce</li><li>Nice to Have: Experience in the fashion or retail e-commerce industry</li><li>Nice to Have: Basic understanding of paid ads/landing page structure (to align with marketing campaigns)</li><li>Nice to Have: Familiarity with social scheduling tools (Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, etc.)</li></ul><p>What Success Looks Like</p><ul><li>Website is always accurate no wrong prices, no out-of-stock items shown as available</li><li>A growing, consistent lookbook library that supports both the website and social content</li><li>DM response time is fast, and DM conversations convert into real sales</li><li>Measurable improvement in website conversion rate over time</li></ul>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation and maintenance of multiple sites within the assigned zone. This role ensures that all facilities operate at optimal performance, contractual obligations are met, and clients receive high-quality service. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, operational leadership, and client relationship management skills to drive excellence across all managed sites.</p><p>Key responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Ensure all sites are technically sound and operating at peak efficiency by continuously evaluating system performance, identifying potential issues early, and coordinating corrective actions to prevent disruptions.</li><li>Monitor and enforce full compliance with contractual obligations, service level agreements (SLAs), and applicable local regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct regular and systematic site inspections to assess equipment condition, operational performance and safety standards. Document all findings in detailed technical reports, including identified risks, deficiencies, recommended corrective actions, and timelines. Present clear and structured reports to clients and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Develop, implement, and continuously optimize preventive maintenance plans for all systems and assets. Ensure maintenance schedules are followed rigorously, resources are properly allocated, and maintenance activities are executed in line with contractual requirements.</li><li>Utilize CAFM system to track, monitor operational parameters, approve work orders, and to ensure sound data entry.</li><li>Ensure 24/7 operational readiness and responsiveness by maintaining escalation procedures, on-call coverage, and rapid response protocols. Coordinate emergency interventions when required to minimize service disruption and restore operations efficiently.</li><li>Oversee timely execution of all planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to agreed timelines and quality standards. Manage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring their performance aligns with contractual expectations, safety procedures, and technical requirements.</li><li>Conduct frequent meetings with clients to discuss performance and room for improvements.</li><li>Propose value added services to clients and highlight opportunities for betterments, upgrades, and renovations and prepare proposals accordingly.</li><li>Prepare and deliver periodic performance reports to clients, including KPIs, maintenance activities, incident summaries, compliance status, and improvement initiatives.</li><li>Maintain a high level of client satisfaction through proactive service and communication.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering; preferably Electrical or Mechanical Engineer.</li><li>Fluent in French.</li><li>IFMA or MEFMA certification is highly desirable.</li><li>Proven experience in facility management, site management, or a similar operational role with minimum 7+ years of experience.</li><li>Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder coordination skills.</li><li>Excellent communication, reporting, and client relationship management abilities.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites, priorities, and teams simultaneously.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-oriented approach.</li><li>Coaching and mentoring ability to develop technical staff and improve overall team capability.</li><li>Ability to lead by example and foster a disciplined, safety-focused work culture.</li><li>Strong decision-making skills under pressure with a focus on practical and timely solutions.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Communities hosting displaced populations face increasing pressure on limited resources, weakened service delivery systems, and reduced institutional capacities. These challenges have been further intensified by the economic and financial crisis since 2019, as well as the growing impacts of climate change. The Local Development for Stabilization Project (LDP) aims to bolster the coping and sustainable development capacities of host communities in Lebanon. Its key objectives are to create a more enabling environment for mitigating and preventing tensions by: • Reducing competition over public services, livelihood, and economic opportunities: This is achieved by supporting the maintenance and expansion ofservice delivery and creating economic opportunities, especially in the context of the significant incapacitation of both public and private sectors. • Providing conflict-sensitive and inclusive dialogue and decision-making spaces: These spaces allow local communities to engage in peaceful discussions, identify common interests, and collaboratively chart a path towards a sustainable future. • The Local Development for Stabilization Project (LDP) focuses on strengthening local governance, enhancing economic resilience, and supporting sustainable development processes at the community level. The LDP project is critical in addressing Lebanon s multi-dimensional vulnerabilities and ensuring the country s capacity forsustainable, inclusive recovery. It aimsto create a harmonious, integrated approach to local development that not only addresses immediate needs but also builds resilience for the future. Within this framework, infrastructure rehabilitation and civil works at community facilities remain a key intervention for improving service delivery and living conditions. Wadi Khaled Social Development Center is a key community facility serving the population of Wadi Khaled, North Lebanon. UNDP, under the LDP project, is undertaking civil rehabilitation and construction works at this center and requires a Civil Engineer Consultant to monitor, supervise, and ensure the quality of these civil works. OBJECTIVES The main objective of this consultancy is to provide dedicated technical expertise in civil engineering to support the supervision, monitoring, and quality assurance of civil works at the Wadi Khaled Social Development Center under the LDP project. Specifically, the Consultant will: • Ensure technical soundness and quality of civil works in compliance with approved designs and UNDP standards • Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed on time, within scope, and to specification • Review and validate contractor submittments including shop drawings, material submittals, and payment certificates, and provide technical solutions throughout the project lifecycle SCOPE OF WORK UNDP is seeking the services of a Civil Engineer Consultant to supervise the civil works being implemented at the Wadi Khaled Social Development Center, under the overall guidance of the LDP/LHSP Project Specialist and in close coordination with the Area Manager and the UNDP Engineering Unit. The Civil Engineer consultant shall be present on site four (4) days per week, according to an agreed schedule and in coordination with the UNDP Engineering Unit. Implementation and Supervision: • Supervise and inspect all civil and electromechanical works and materials/components supplied during the lifetime of the contract to ensure completion in accordance with contract provisions and QA/QC standards. • Propose solutions and update designs when required as per site conditions and encountered problems. Supervise all on-site tests carried out by the contractor related to civil, architectural and electromechanical works. • Participate in technical meetings with contractors and stakeholders when required. • Ensure that as-built drawings and all relevant documentation are well kept and regularly updated. • Process in a timely manner, and as appropriate, certify payment of contractor statements to ensure they reflect works performed. • Support UNDP in claims and variations. Document progress through daily/weekly/monthly field reports with geo-referenced photographic evidence. Participate in technical meetings with contractors and stakeholders when required. • Site inspection checklists and QA/QC protocols aligned with UNDP standards. • Field verification and validation approaches. • Reporting templates. • Use of geo-tagged photos and documentation STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education • Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. • Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering, construction supervision, or infrastructure rehabilitation or any related field. Language: Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory (both oral and written) The Personnel will be covered with Health insurance and Personal accident insurance; the fees shall be deducted from personnel's monthly payment.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.<br>• Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering, construction supervision, or infrastructure rehabilitation or any related field.<br>Language: Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory (both oral and written)</p><p></p></section>

<p>We are looking for an experienced and hands-on F&amp;B Operations Manager to oversee and manage the full day-to-day operation of our F&amp;B business. The ideal candidate should have strong operational experience across kitchen, front of house, staff management, delivery, inventory, and overall restaurant operations.</p><p>The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of the F&amp;B business from the ground up and be capable of identifying operational challenges, improving processes, managing teams, and ensuring smooth and efficient operations across all areas.</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Oversee the overall day-to-day F&amp;B operation, ensuring smooth and efficient business performance.</li><li>Manage and coordinate all operational areas, including kitchen, front of house, service, delivery, and support functions.</li><li>Supervise, manage, and develop F&amp;B staff, ensuring proper staffing levels, performance, discipline, and productivity.</li><li>Ensure that all team members follow established SOPs, operational procedures, and service standards.</li><li>Monitor the floor operation and ensure excellent service, customer experience, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure proper food quality, consistency, preparation, hygiene, and service timing.</li><li>Oversee delivery operations, ensuring orders are prepared accurately, dispatched on time, and delivered efficiently.</li><li>Monitor inventory, purchasing, stock levels, wastage, and proper use of products and supplies.</li><li>Identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical solutions and improvements.</li><li>Monitor key operational KPIs, including sales, labor costs, food costs, wastage, productivity, service time, and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and safety standards.</li><li>Coordinate between different departments to ensure seamless communication and workflow.</li><li>Handle operational issues and resolve problems quickly and effectively.</li><li>Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of F&amp;B employees.</li><li>Prepare operational reports and provide management with regular updates and recommendations.</li><li>Ensure that the F&amp;B operation consistently meets company standards and business objectives.</li><li>Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, service quality, and customer experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Proven experience in F&amp;B operations management, preferably in restaurants, caf s, or multi-unit F&amp;B operations.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience in both kitchen and front-of-house operations.</li><li>Previous experience managing F&amp;B teams and daily floor operations.</li><li>Good understanding of delivery operations and order management.</li><li>Strong knowledge of inventory management, food cost, labor cost, wastage, and operational controls.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple operational priorities.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with a hands-on and proactive approach.</li><li>Ability to analyze operational performance and implement corrective actions.</li><li>Strong understanding of F&amp;B standards, SOPs, hygiene, and food safety.</li><li>Previous experience in a supervisory or management role is required.</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate:</p><p>We are looking for someone who knows F&amp;B operations from the ground up someone who understands what happens in the kitchen, on the floor, behind the scenes, and throughout the delivery process, and who can take ownership of the operation as a whole.</p>

<p>The Mechanical Engineer supports the operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems across AUB and AUBMC facilities. The role ensures efficient, safe, and compliant performance of HVAC and associated infrastructure while promoting modern engineering practices through the effective use of digital tools, smart systems, and data-driven methodologies within a complex academic and healthcare environment.</p><p><strong>1. Duties Performed:</strong></p><p><strong>Operations &amp; Maintenance</strong></p><ul><li>Oversees the performance and maintenance of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, ventilation, and mechanical equipment.</li><li>Monitors system performance and troubleshoot mechanical issues to ensure operational continuity.</li><li>Supports preventive and predictive maintenance programs in coordination with FMU teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Projects &amp; Technical Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provides technical input during design review and execution of mechanical works for renovation and capital projects.</li><li>Reviews shop drawings, material submittmits, and method statements.</li><li>Supports testing, commissioning, and handover processes for mechanical systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance &amp; Safety</strong></p><ul><li>Ensures compliance with applicable standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, and local regulations).</li><li>Supports implementation of PCRA, ICRA, and ILSM requirements where applicable.</li><li>Coordinates with the Safety and Sustainability Unit (SSU) to ensure safety and environmental compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Utilizes INFOR EAM for work order management, maintenance planning, and reporting.</li><li>Leverages digital systems and engineering tools to enhance system performance, monitoring, and predictive maintenance.</li><li>Maintains accurate documentation of system performance, inspections, and interventions.</li><li>Coordinates with the Energy and Utilities Unit (EUU) on utility systems, capacity, and infrastructure alignment.</li><li>Performs other related duties as requested.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Work Contacts:</strong></p><p>Frequent contact with staff in the Office of Facilities at all levels to coordinate the work and exchange information. Occasional contact with materials suppliers and outsourced contractors outside the University whenever needed.</p><p><strong>3. Independence of Operation:</strong></p><p>Reports to the Operations and Maintenance Manager. Determines work methods in accordance with established policies and professional standards.</p><p><strong>4. Supervisory Responsibility:</strong></p><p>Supervises a group of inhouse staff including foremen and technician. Along with outsourced staff as well as contractors.</p><p><strong>5. Physical Effort:</strong></p><p>Moderate physical effort involving frequent walking, standing, bending and the use of hand tools and instruments, climbing stairs and accessing different service areas to inspect HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, and mechanical systems. Ability to commute between multiple project sites across AUB and AUBMC facilities.</p><p><strong>6. Work Conditions:</strong></p><p>Field-based role across AUB and AUBMC facilities. Slight degree of exposure to weather conditions.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>7. Minimum Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.</li><li>A minimum of 5 8 years of relevant professional experience in facilities, healthcare, or large institutional environments.</li><li>Experience with HVAC systems in complex facilities is considered an asset.</li><li>Proficiency in using INFOR EAM or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).</li><li>Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS) and building automation platforms.</li><li>Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent applications.</li><li>Experience using data analysis and reporting tools to support maintenance and operational decision-making.</li><li>Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital asset management systems.</li><li>Demonstrated analytical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and quality in work.</li><li>Excellent coordination and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Demonstrated accountability, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering timely results.</li></ul>

<p><br></p> <p>Role Overview</p> <p>We are looking for a NetSuite Developer to join our Financial Systems team. Reporting to the Financial Systems Manager, this role will be responsible for the design, development, customization, maintenance, testing, and enhancement of solutions within NetSuite. The position will work primarily on a project basis, supporting a continuous pipeline of targeted NetSuite initiatives. The NetSuite Developer will contribute throughout the technical lifecycle, from solution design and development through testing, deployment, documentation, and post-deployment support. The successful candidate will work closely with the Corporate Financial Team and must have a strong understanding of NetSuite core functionality and financial processes, particularly Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R).</p> <p>Examples of projects may include:</p> <ul> <li>Designing and building NetSuite scripts, workflows, forms, fields, custom records, and other functionality.</li> <li>Reviewing, refactoring, and optimizing existing scripts and workflows for performance, governance, maintainability, controls, and evolving business requirements.</li> <li>Automating manual activities and improving existing NetSuite processes.</li> <li>Configuring forms, fields, roles, permissions, and other NetSuite components to support business, security, and control requirements.</li> <li>Developing performant Saved Searches and SuiteQL queries to support operational requirements, reporting, and controls.</li> <li>Designing and supporting integrations and resolving root causes related to scripts, workflows, forms, integrations, and other NetSuite customizations.</li> </ul> <p>What your day will look like</p> <ul> <li>Develop, maintain, and enhance production-ready NetSuite customizations using SuiteScript 2.1 and JavaScript.</li> <li>Independently manage multiple NetSuite projects based on defined business priorities and agreed requirements.</li> <li>Translate business, process, and control requirements into technical designs and maintainable NetSuite solutions.</li> <li>Develop Client Scripts, User Event Scripts, Suitelets, Scheduled Scripts, Map/Reduce Scripts, RESTlets, and Workflow Action Scripts.</li> <li>Develop and optimize Saved Searches and SuiteQL queries, with attention to performance and NetSuite governance limits.</li> <li>Troubleshoot script, workflow, integration, and performance issues using execution logs, debugging tools, and reproducible root-cause analysis.</li> <li>Perform unit and regression testing, support code reviews, and deploy changes from sandbox to production under documented change controls.</li> <li>Maintain technical designs, deployment notes, and support documentation for NetSuite customizations.</li> </ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Two to four years of hands-on experience in NetSuite development, NetSuite technical consulting, or a similar role.</li><li>Strong understanding of NetSuite core functionality and P2P, O2C, and R2R processes.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with JavaScript, SuiteScript 2.x, SuiteFlow workflows, Saved Searches, custom records, custom fields, and the primary NetSuite script types.</li><li>Experience with SuiteQL, NetSuite debugging, execution logs, script governance, performance optimization, and script deployments.</li><li>Experience developing or supporting NetSuite integrations using RESTlets, web services, external APIs, and secure authentication methods.</li><li>Experience with structured testing, sandbox-to-production deployments, technical documentation, and change management practices.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills; attention to detail; ability to manage multiple assigned projects; and fluency in written and spoken English.</li><li>Experience with SuiteCloud Development Framework (SDF) and source control tools such as Git is preferred.</li><li>Experience with NetSuite OneWorld or multi-subsidiary environments is preferred.</li><li>NetSuite SuiteFoundation, Administrator, or SuiteCloud Developer certification is considered an asset.</li></ul><p>We are looking for an experienced NetSuite Developer who can work independently across the development lifecycle while collaborating closely with financial and technical stakeholders. The role requires strong NetSuite development skills, practical functional knowledge, sound technical judgment, and a disciplined approach to solution design, testing, deployment, documentation, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate should be comfortable building new functionality and enhancing existing solutions, including scripts, workflows, forms, configurations, integrations, controls, and automation supporting Valsoft's Corporate environment. An interest in AI and emerging technologies is also valued as these tools continue to evolve within software development and financial systems.</p>

<p>Scope of Work</p><p><br></p><p>The consultant/institute should ensure that training content and facilitation methods are gender-sensitive and inclusive, addressing the different experiences, needs, and perspectives of diverse groups (e.g., women, men, youth, persons with disabilities, and other marginalised groups).</p><p><br></p><p>Material Development</p><p><br></p><p>Develop and submit a training session plan in line with this ToR and feedback gathered during the inception meeting.</p><p>Training Session(s)</p><p><br></p><p>Develop and deliver a 2-day joint training session for relevant partner staff and focal points. The trainer is expected to propose and include appropriate evaluation tools to measure transferred knowledge pre- and post-training. Training material will be reviewed and signed off by Trócaire prior to the workshop.</p><p>The training should include the following:</p><p>Day 1: Introduction to Human Rights and HRBA</p><p>Outline of human rights key concepts and standards</p><p>What is a Human Rights-Based Approach in programming and why is it important</p><p>Overview of a Human Rights-Based Approach in programming – illustrated using a range of examples relevant to partners’ RDPP project activities</p><p>Conducting a problem analysis from an HRBA perspective</p><p>Identifying duty bearers and rights holders (roles, responsibilities, and power relations), illustrated with examples relevant to the partners' own operating environment, e.g. national and local duty bearers such as the Internal Security Forces (ISF), Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), and Ministry of Interior and Municipalities (MoIM), and relevant international actors such as UN bodies, where applicable</p><p>Day 2: Applying HRBA in Practice</p><p>Integrating HRBA into programme design and planning</p><p>Applying HRBA principles in programme implementation, for example, meaningful community participation and engagement, non-discrimination and equality, empowerment of rights holders, and accountability via processes such as Feedback and Complaint Handling Mechanisms (FCHM)</p><p>HRBA in MEAL, covering both programme processes and outcomes</p><p>Partner application and action planning: each partner identifies one current or planned piece of work (e.g. an advocacy engagement, a service design element, or a project tool) and develops a short, specific action note applying an HRBA lens to it, to feed into the partner-specific section of the final report</p><p>Reporting and Documentation</p><p><br></p><p>Prepare and submit a final report detailing the activities conducted, key findings, recommendations, and outcomes of the consultancy.</p><p>Deliverables</p><p><br></p><p>Training curriculum in line with partner priority needs, inclusive of proposed modalities, exercises, agenda, and evaluation tools (including pre- and post-test and satisfaction evaluation).</p><p>Short participant handouts/reference materials summarising key HRBA concepts and tools, for participants to refer to after the training.</p><p>Final consultancy reports (overall and tailored per partner), including activities, findings, recommendations, outcomes, and each partner's HRBA action note.</p><p>Timeline</p><p><br></p><p>The consultancy will span the following phases:</p><p><br></p><p>Inception Meeting</p><p>Material Development</p><p>Joint Training Session: 2 days</p><p>Training Report</p><p>Time should be factored in for Trócaire to review and comment on the report and other outputs, and for the consultant to make revisions based on Trócaire's feedback (approximately 2 days). The submitted final products will require final review and approval by the Partnership Program Manager for the consultancy to be brought to conclusion.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Qualifications and Experience</b></p><p><br></p><p>University degree in human rights, law, social sciences, development studies, international relations, or a related field.</p><p>Proven experience applying the Human Rights-Based Approach in development programming.</p><p>Proven experience designing and delivering participatory HRBA trainings for NGOs, civil society organisations, or development actors.</p><p>Experience integrating HRBA within protection or GBV programming is an asset.</p><p>Excellent communication and facilitation skills.</p><p>Arabic language is a must; training materials should be available in Arabic.</p><p>Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners.</p><p>Strong analytical and report-writing skills.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><br></li></ul>

<p>The incumbent will provide administrative, logistical, documentation and project support to ESCWA s work on governance and public administration reform, with particular support to the project Support to Phase 2 of the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) initiative to reform the public sector Reinventing Lebanon s Public Sector 2030. The project supports the development of a comprehensive reform blueprint for Lebanon s public sector, including benchmarking of regional and international reform experiences, development of a Target Operating Model (TOM), validation workshops, study visits, and coordination with national and UN partners. The Team Assistant reports to the designated project manager / Regional Advisor in Cluster 6, under the overall supervision of the Cluster Lead, and works in close coordination with OMSAR, the United Nations Resident Coordinator s Office in Lebanon, UNDP Lebanon, consultants, and relevant ministries and public entities. Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, Team Assistants at this level may be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic, and may not be performed by all Team Assistants.) Performs a wide range of office support and administrative and research functions. Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports. Monitors processes and schedules related the unit s outputs, products, tasks, etc.; where applicable, assists in the verification of receipt and accuracy of requisite documents, approvals, signatures, etc. to ensure compliance with relevant legal, financial and other requirements. Researches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc. Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases. Proofreads documents and edits texts for accuracy, grammar, punctuation and style, and for adherence to established standards for format. Provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc. Assists in the maintenance of websites by scanning, converting and posting a variety of documents onto the site. Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software. Maintains calendar/schedules; monitors changes and communicates relevant information to appropriate staff inside and outside the immediate work unit. Performs data entry and extraction functions. Reviews, records, distributes and/or processes mail and other documents; follows-up on impending actions. Updates and maintains large distribution lists; monitors, prepares and distributes various materials, reports, where possible using electronic formats; handles arrangement for printing and translation as necessary; coordinates shipment arrangements, courier services, etc. Performs general administrative tasks (e.g. leave and attendance recording, arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, etc.), to include preparing and/or processing administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.). Maintains files (both paper and electronic) and databases for work unit. Assists in providing software and office equipment support. Provides guidance to less experienced staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>A high school diploma or equivalent is required.</li><li>The minimum required years of relevant experience is reduced to one (1) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.</li><li>A first-level university degree in economics, finance, or a related field is desirable.</li><li>At least three (3) years of experience in general office support or a related area is required.</li><li>At least one (1) year of experience in data analytics and research or related area is desirable.</li><li>English and Arabic are required.</li></ul>

<p><b>General Tasks</b></p><p>1. Purchase Request Management</p><p>Review assigned purchase requests on a daily basis from the Logistics Manager.</p><p>Clarify request details with the requester when necessary.</p><p>Participate in inception meetings for assigned projects when required.</p><p>Verify that the purchase request includes all required documentation and approvals.</p><p>2. Procurement Planning and Compliance</p><p>Ensure procurement activities comply with arcenciel procedures and applicable donor procurement rules.</p><p>Ensure procurement documentation is complete and properly archived for audit and compliance purposes.</p><p>3. Procurement Execution</p><p>Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for simple procurement requests.</p><p>Conduct market research and identify potential suppliers using the supplier database and market scanning.</p><p>Obtain official quotations from suppliers.</p><p>Prepare quotation comparison sheets for internal review.</p><p>Draft purchase orders and submit them for validation.</p><p>Follow up with suppliers to obtain order confirmation.</p><p>Track supplier deliveries to ensure adherence to agreed timelines.</p><p>Notify the stock team of expected delivery dates and relevant details.</p><p>Prepare reception documentation and coordinate with the requester to confirm acceptance of goods.</p><p>4. Tender Support</p><p>Receive and record tender submissions from suppliers.</p><p>Assist in organizing tender opening sessions.</p><p>Prepare minutes of meetings and tender evaluation documentation.</p><p>5. Supplier Management and Market Monitoring</p><p>Monitor supplier performance related to delivery timelines and quality of goods or services.</p><p>Identify and register potential new suppliers and update the supplier database.</p><p>7. Fleet Monitoring Support</p><p>Follow up on vehicle tracking and update fleet information in the database.</p><p>Monitor maintenance and repair needs of vehicles and report issues.</p><p>Update fleet and driver records in the fleet database.</p><p>Report anomalies related to vehicle usage or fuel consumption.</p><p>8. Records, Systems and Reporting</p><p>Support inventory monitoring and periodic inventory cycles when required.</p><p>9. Team Contribution and Collaboration</p><p>Collaborate effectively with members of the logistics department to ensure smooth coordination of procurement and logistics activities.</p><p>Maintain clear and professional communication with internal departments, project teams, and suppliers.</p><p>Share relevant information with colleagues to facilitate operational efficiency and continuity of work.</p><p>Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives within the logistics team.</p><p>10. General Responsibilities</p><p>Comply with arcenciel policies, procedures, and internal regulations.</p><p>Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive procurement and supplier information.</p><p>Maintain organized documentation and records related to logistics activities.</p><p>Working Conditions</p><p>Workplace : Office based, Jisr El Bacha Center</p><p>Working Schedule : Full-time position, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.</p><p>Type of contract : 1 year contract renewable depending on performance and after successfully passing the 3 month Probation period evaluation.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>Ability to conduct market research and supplier sourcing.<br>Basic knowledge of contract and supplier management processes.<br>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data tracking and reporting.<br>Strong organizational and time management skills.<br>Ability to manage multiple requests and priorities simultaneously.<br>Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and procurement processes.<br>Problem-solving skills to address procurement or delivery issues.<br>Strong communication skills for coordination with internal departments and external suppliers.<br>Ability to work effectively within a team environment.<br>Professional integrity and respect for confidentiality.<br>Adaptability and ability to work in a dynamic operational environment.<br>Proactive attitude and willingness to support team objective<br>Bachelor s degree or equivalent, major in Business administration, supply chain, accounting or any related field with 0-2 years of experience.

<p>An industrial company in Nahr Ibrahim is Seeking for a Plant Manager:</p><p>To plan, organize, direct, and control all activities associated with the plant (i.e. production, filling and packing, purchasing, distribution and warehouse). Directly responsible for the direction of production planning and the manufacturing of the product at the most economical cost consistent with the established specifications as to quality and quantity within the framework of the company policies and procedures.</p><p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li>Accountable for planning, scheduling and reviewing workload to ensure production output and on time delivery targets are achieved cost effectively.</li><li>Liaise with sales managers on sales targets and production requirements and take approvals from CEO when exceptions are required</li><li>Responsible for the day-to-day operations of production (HDPE extrusion/blowing and PET injection/blowing, filling lines, and packaging ).</li><li>Work with HR to Maintain a flexible workforce utilization based on production requirements, minimize Overtimes and balance between full time workers and daily workers</li><li>Responsible in optimizing plant performance: productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, stock levels, etc</li><li>Monitor production scheduling and progress to ensure all resources are used to optimise output.</li><li>Prepare maintenance schedules based on supplier requirements and perform jointly tasks with maintenance team</li><li>Conduct production meetings with direct subordinates to analyze previous shift results and implement any necessary changes to meet demand.</li><li>Lead, manage, train, and motivate all production personnel, warehouse, distribution and garage team.</li><li>Brainstorm and propose innovative packaging solutions for regular and offer products</li><li>Responsible for stock management</li><li>Liaise with accounting department on stock matters, production and transfer entries, production formulas, etc</li><li>Ensure all Pulper s internal policies and procedures for production, maintenance, purchasing, warehousing, and distribution are being respected and complying with GMP, HACCP, and ISO standards</li><li>Lead, manage, train, and motivate the purchasing department</li><li>Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and managing the purchase of all materials and services for production. (Transportation costs, indirect material, maintenance and repair material) at the best possible conditions: prices, quality, payment terms, delivery times, etc</li><li>Work closely with quality team to ensure the quality standards in all ordered, produced and received raw material and finished goods are honored</li><li>Monitor stock levels, production, and sales requirements and place orders accordingly</li><li>Manage effectively the relationship with suppliers (transport, direct material, indirect material, etc)</li><li>Ensure that all warehouse are efficiently operated properly maintained (cleanliness, FIFO, organization, firefighting provisions, paperwork)</li><li>Ensure that all stocks are accounted for and variations are nil</li><li>Reconcile stock levels regularly with Accounting</li><li>Facilitate accounting abrupt and perform monthly joint stock counts</li><li>Participate as a full time member in the design and product development team</li><li>Stay up to date in new packaging solutions and developments</li><li>Responsible for the follow up on industrial design matters (molds, labels, self-adhesives, cartons, shrinks) after taking approvals on samples &amp;/or specs of CEO &amp;/or quality team</li><li>Ensure all tasks mentioned in Job description of distribution supervisor are performed successfully</li><li>Responsible of fleet management.</li><li>Contribute to a cohesive, positive and clean work environment by providing guidance, performance feedback and coaching to team members.</li><li>Accountable for training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, leveraging team and individual strengths, managing performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and solving problems to ensure high performance results.</li><li>Provide timely and accurate reports to upper management</li><li>Participate as a full time member of the budget team</li><li>Additional duties and responsibilities can be later on assigned as per management decision.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Engineering; A masters in engineering management or business management is a plus.</li><li>Fluent in Arabic, English, French is a plus</li><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in Production companies</li></ul>

<p>Org. Setting and Reporting UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. Cash for Work project associate reports to Cash for Work project officer. Responsibilities Manage project-related complaints and issues by coordinating with field staff and cash for work project team, and compile relevant reports. Prepare responses and correspondence for project-related queries. Develop standard operating procedures, eligibility criteria, guidance notes, documentation of best practices, and lessons learned. Lead in creating and implementing a communication plan for the project, including the development and dissemination of communication materials and organizing events, in coordination with the UNRWA Public Information team and in line with donor and UNRWA communication policies. Organize and maintain project databases by systematically archiving all pertinent information and conducting quality assurance checks. Assist in project implementation by ensuring that all activities and deliverables meet the required quality standards and adhere to legal agreements and set tolerances. Track project progress and assess performance based on scope, budget, timeline, and quality by working closely with the project team, and promptly report any issues to Project Officers along with recommended corrective actions. Carry out additional tasks as prioritized and assigned by the CfW Project Officers and Project Manager. Competencies UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect of Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. In addition: Relating and Networking Persuading and Influencing Planning and Organizing Adapting and Responding to Change Deciding and Initiating Action</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>A bachelor's degree is required, particularly in fields such as business administration, public administration, development studies, project management, international relations, social sciences, communications, or a related discipline.</p><p>A minimum of two years of relevant experience in areas such as project management support, project coordination, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, community involvement, communications, and reporting, preferably with a UN agency or non-governmental organization, is required.</p><p>Applicants are required to mention if they have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother), please provide full name(s) and relationship. If applicable, please provide further details below.</p><p>Applicants are required to mention if they are a Palestine refugee. If yes, please provide you Registration Card Number</p><p>Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not.</p>

<p>The objective of this assignment is to develop and operationalize nowcasting models for selected macroeconomic indicators as target variables and for a wider set of ESCWA member countries, supported by automated data pipelines and rigorous econometric analysis. The Individual Contractor will work under the supervision of the project manager and deliver specified outputs in accordance with agreed timelines. Work Location UN-House ESCWA / Hybrid Expected duration 5 months Duties and Responsibilities Background The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) supports evidence-based policymaking through timely and high-quality macroeconomic analysis. Due to publication lags in or scarcity of official statistics, there is a need to develop nowcasting tools that provide near real-time estimates of key macroeconomic indicators. This assignment will contribute to further strengthening ESCWA s analytical capacity through the deeper integration of high-frequency data and nowcasting models, and application of econometric methods, supported by reproducible data pipelines that are amenable to further improvement. Duties and Responsibilities The Individual Contractor shall undertake the following tasks: Collect, clean, and harmonize macroeconomic and high-frequency data from international and national sources. Develop reproducible and easy to amend and scale data pipelines for automated data updates in Python. Construct datasets suitable for nowcasting and econometric analysis. Apply econometric techniques, including time series and panel data analysis, to support broader analytical outputs. Validate model performance using statistical evaluation and back-testing methods. Prepare technical documentation and ensure reproducibility of all outputs. Support integration of results into ESCWA analytical outputs (reports, briefs, presentations). Qualifications/special skills A Master s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field are required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of one year of professional work experience in macroeconomic analysis, econometrics, or quantitative research is required. Experience working with macroeconomic and/or high-frequency data is required. Strong experience in Python for data processing, analysis, and pipeline development is required. Solid knowledge of econometric techniques (time series and panel data methods) is required. Experience in the Arab region is desirable Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic and English are required. Note: Fluency equals a rating of fluent in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and Knowledge of equals a rating of confident in two of the four areas. Additional Information Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS BANK ACCOUNTS.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>A Master s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field are required.</li><li>A minimum of one year of professional work experience in macroeconomic analysis, econometrics, or quantitative research is required.</li><li>Experience working with macroeconomic and/or high-frequency data is required.</li><li>Strong experience in Python for data processing, analysis, and pipeline development is required.</li><li>Solid knowledge of econometric techniques (time series and panel data methods) is required.</li><li>Experience in the Arab region is desirable</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and English are required.</li></ul>

<p>The objective of this assignment is to develop and operationalize nowcasting models for selected macroeconomic indicators as target variables and for a wider set of ESCWA member countries, supported by automated data pipelines and rigorous econometric analysis. The Individual Contractor will work under the supervision of the project manager and deliver specified outputs in accordance with agreed timelines. Work Location UN-House ESCWA / Hybrid Expected duration 5 months Duties and Responsibilities Background The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) supports evidence-based policymaking through timely and high-quality macroeconomic analysis. Due to publication lags in or scarcity of official statistics, there is a need to develop nowcasting tools that provide near real-time estimates of key macroeconomic indicators. This assignment will contribute to further strengthening ESCWA s analytical capacity through the deeper integration of high-frequency data and nowcasting models, and application of econometric methods, supported by reproducible data pipelines that are amenable to further improvement. Duties and Responsibilities The Individual Contractor shall undertake the following tasks: Collect, clean, and harmonize macroeconomic and high-frequency data from international and national sources. Develop reproducible and easy to amend and scale data pipelines for automated data updates in Python. Construct datasets suitable for nowcasting and econometric analysis. Apply econometric techniques, including time series and panel data analysis, to support broader analytical outputs. Validate model performance using statistical evaluation and back-testing methods. Prepare technical documentation and ensure reproducibility of all outputs. Support integration of results into ESCWA analytical outputs (reports, briefs, presentations). Qualifications/special skills A Master s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field are required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of one year of professional work experience in macroeconomic analysis, econometrics, or quantitative research is required. Experience working with macroeconomic and/or high-frequency data is required. Strong experience in Python for data processing, analysis, and pipeline development is required. Solid knowledge of econometric techniques (time series and panel data methods) is required. Experience in the Arab region is desirable Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in Arabic and English are required. Note: Fluency equals a rating of fluent in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and Knowledge of equals a rating of confident in two of the four areas. Additional Information Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS BANK ACCOUNTS.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>A Master s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field are required.</li><li>A minimum of one year of professional work experience in macroeconomic analysis, econometrics, or quantitative research is required.</li><li>Experience working with macroeconomic and/or high-frequency data is required.</li><li>Strong experience in Python for data processing, analysis, and pipeline development is required.</li><li>Solid knowledge of econometric techniques (time series and panel data methods) is required.</li><li>Experience in the Arab region is desirable</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and English are required.</li></ul>

<p>Starting Date / Initial Contract Details September 2026, 24 months maximum Role Summary The Finance Project Manager (FPM) oversees the financial management of the country programme, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong stewardship of resources. The FPM supports decision-making by providing timely financial insights and ensures donor and organisational requirements are met. The role reports to the Programme Development Coordinator (PDC), who is part of the Country Senior Leadership Team, ensuring close alignment between financial management and programme strategy. Project Overview The Lebanon programme works across the country, including in the Bekaa Valley and Beirut Mount Lebanon. Medair supports both Syrian refugees and Lebanese communities with projects in Health, Mental Health, Shelter, Basic Assistance and GIS Mapping. Workplace &amp; Conditions Field based position in Beirut, Lebanon. Take a look at Medair s work in Lebanon . Responsibilities: • Manage finance and accounting functions for the country programme, ensuring appropriate transaction processing, financial liquidity, budget adherence, transparent processes, and compliance with Medair and donor guidelines. Understand programme needs and ensure timely support to facilitate achievement of programme objectives • Support budget holders in preparation and development of budgets, spend forecasting and ongoing grant monitoring. Provide training to staff on Finance systems and processes. • Ensure financial activities and processes are implemented in line with Medair, donor, country, and international regulations and procedures. Review, develop and implement systems to improve transparency. Ensure adequate anti-fraud procedures are in place to detect and prevent loss or fraud. Carry-out regular inspections and spot-checks to ensure appropriate use of resources. • Line-manage designated team members; ensure effective communication, performance management, capacity building, and a supportive, transparent and inclusive work environment. Support the team to work together effectively, modelling Medair s values. Provide matrix management to field finance staff. • Ensure compliance with host government tax requirements, submitting any related required reporting. Prepare for, manage and support internal and external field financial audits, providing all information. Before you apply Please ensure you are fully aware of the: • Medair organisational values . • Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair s accountability policies and best practices. • Medair Relief &amp; Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions). How to apply To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page . Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Qualifications, Experience &amp; Technical Competencies: • University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field • Professional certification in accounting or finance (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) • Proficient in English (spoken and written); Arabic desirable • Relevant professional experience in financial management, including budgeting, reporting and accounting Behavioural Skills • Strong servant leadership skills with a consultative management style • Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner, with good understanding of cross-cultural issues • Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels, self-motivated, proactive • Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritizing, delegating, and seeking advice as required • Attention to detail and clear communication that establishes clarity to leadership and the wider team on budgets, procedures, and other matters. Team Spiritual Life Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.</p>

<p>Position Description</p><p>ICU is seeking a Project Manager to join its mission in Lebanon, with responsibility for managing and coordinating ICU initiatives in the country.</p><p><br></p><p>1. Required skills and qualifications</p><p>Minimum qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree. A Master's degree in Social Sciences, Development Cooperation, International Relations, or another relevant field, obtained at least three years ago, will be considered an advantage.</p><p>Language skills: Excellent knowledge of Italian and English (minimum B2 level); basic knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.</p><p>Relevant professional experience: At least 3 years of experience in socioeconomic inclusion programs in humanitarian or transitional settings, preferably in the Middle East. Experience in vocational training, microenterprise development, and women and youth empowerment projects will be an advantage.</p><p>Experience in international cooperation: at least 5 years of experience in development cooperation and/or humanitarian cooperation.</p><p>Technical, financial, and donor management: proven experience in the technical and financial management, monitoring, and reporting of international cooperation projects. Previous experience managing AICS-funded projects is required, particularly within the AICS Emergency programs, as well as knowledge of AICS project management and reporting procedures. Experience with other international donors (e.g., EU, UN, etc.) and knowledge of their procurement procedures and requirements (PRAG, etc.) will be an advantage.</p><p>Team coordination and field missions: Previous experience in team coordination and field missions will be an advantage.</p><p>Resource Planning and Management: Proven ability to effectively plan and manage human and financial resources, with a strong focus on achieving objectives within established timelines.</p><p>Field Implementation: Proven ability to directly implement and supervise field activities.</p><p>Adaptability and Problem Solving: Excellent adaptability and proven problem-solving skills, including the ability to work effectively in complex and rapidly changing environments.</p><p>Interpersonal and Networking Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong networking and relationship building skills, and the ability to effectively engage and coordinate diverse partners and stakeholders at the local and international levels, including donors.</p><p>Driving License: A valid driving license is required, given the frequent travel and field missions involved in the area of ​​intervention.</p><p>2. Main tasks and responsibilities</p><p>Management and coordination of project activities: Management and coordination of activities carried out by ICU, ensuring the achievement of project objectives within the established timelines and in compliance with the funding parameters received. Responsibility for overall quality and project management.</p><p>Direct management and coordination of project activities: Direct management and coordination of ICU project activities with local partners and stakeholders.</p><p>Project proposal review: analysis of the project proposal terms to define implementation timelines, financial constraints, procedures required to achieve objectives, personnel needs, and the allocation of available resources throughout the various project phases.</p><p>Project staff management and supervision: Management, supervision, and monitoring of the work of local project staff. Organizing staff meetings to explain the project's characteristics, assign tasks and responsibilities, and define the work plan.</p><p>Reporting: preparation of intermediate and final project reports.</p><p>Budget management and financial accountability: Timely management of the project budget and accountability for its transparency; preparation of the monthly budget, identification of the financial commitments required for project implementation, collection of necessary quotes in accordance with applicable procurement procedures, and execution and authorization of project-related equipment and supply purchases.</p><p>Project Bank Accounts: Management and accountability for local project-related bank accounts.</p><p>Project management documentation: preparation of project management documentation and its regular submission to the NGO headquarters, including the operational plan and its updates, quarterly planning of local fund transfers, monthly updates on the progress of activities in the country of intervention and on related expenditure, interim and final reports and related financial statements, in compliance with AICS provisions.</p><p>Stakeholder Coordination: Coordination with relevant stakeholders (partners, beneficiaries, ministries, relevant international organizations, etc.) and with the relevant sectoral working groups.</p><p>Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of activities against established timelines and budget constraints.</p><p>Dissemination materials: preparation of dissemination materials.</p><p>Other activities: within the scope of one's professional responsibilities and the conditions established by the contract, availability to carry out additional activities necessary for the successful implementation of the cooperation project.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><br></li></ul>

<p>The Research Assistant will support the collection, organization, validation, and preliminary analysis of quantitative and qualitative information required for projects related to competition policy, consumer protection, market functioning, and the wider work of the Economic Governance and Planning Section. The assignment will contribute to the timely preparation of accurate research materials, databases, background notes, presentations, and other project outputs.</p><p><strong>Background and Objective</strong></p><p>Promoting fair and competitive markets is an important driver of economic efficiency, private-sector development, and consumer welfare. Across the Arab region, markets are being reshaped by regulatory reform, digitalization, cross-border commerce, and changing market conditions. These developments have increased the need for reliable research and well-organized analysis on competition, consumer protection, market functioning, and business regulation. Within this context, ESCWA supports member States in strengthening competition and consumer protection frameworks and developing the institutional, legal, and analytical capacities required for effective policymaking. The Competition and Consumer Policies portfolio within the Economic Governance and Planning Section undertakes regional research, legal and regulatory reviews, market studies, capacity-building activities, and knowledge products, often in collaboration with national authorities and other public institutions. The portfolio also supports regional initiatives that assess policy and regulatory developments, strengthen knowledge-sharing, and facilitate the exchange of experiences and good practices among Arab countries. This includes analytical and capacity-building activities related to competition, consumer protection, the business environment, and market performance, as well as the review and updating of relevant content on the Arab Legislation Portal to ensure that legislative and institutional information remains accurate, accessible, and up to date. This work requires the collection, review, and organization of information from national, regional, and international sources, as well as the preparation of background materials, country information, presentations, tables, and other project outputs. ESCWA therefore seeks to engage an entry-level Research Assistant to provide research, data-collection, documentation, and organizational support to activities related to competition policy, consumer protection, business regulation, and the wider work of the section.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The Individual Contractor Research Assistant is expected to perform the following tasks:</p><ul><li>Research, extract, consolidate, and organize quantitative and qualitative information from relevant national, regional, and international sources using appropriate research tools and software.</li><li>Assist in reviewing and validating collected data and information for accuracy, completeness, clarity, and consistency, and flag any discrepancies for follow-up by the project team.</li><li>Maintain and update relevant computerized databases, research files, and reference materials to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and proper documentation.</li><li>Support the review and updating of legislative, regulatory, and institutional information available through the Arab Legislation Portal, including the organization and verification of relevant source materials.</li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, tables, graphs, charts, and other visual materials to present research findings and provide clear information to the Project Manager and project team.</li><li>Gather and summarize information from national databases, official websites, libraries, online platforms, ESCWA repositories, and other reliable sources to support ongoing research and project activities.</li><li>Prepare abstracts, summary briefs, background notes, bibliographic descriptions, country information, and supporting materials for inclusion in ESCWA documents, reports, presentations, and publications.</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of research and analytical materials related to competition policy, consumer protection, market functioning and other projects undertaken by the Economic Governance and Planning Section.</li><li>Support the preparation and organization of the Arab Competition Forum and the consumer protection webinar, including background research, participant materials, meeting documentation, and summaries of discussions.</li><li>Coordinate with team members and relevant counterparts, support internal meetings and consultations by preparing materials and taking notes, and perform other related tasks required for the timely implementation of assigned projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, or a related area is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. no experience is required for this assignments. Data collection and analysis skills are required. English and Arabic are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Note: Fluency equals a rating of fluent in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and Knowledge of equals a rating of confident in two of the four areas.

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>As a HRSSC Talent Acquisition Senior, you will play a crucial role in managing the recruitment process for your assigned business line. Your responsibilities will include job posting, CV sourcing, candidate management, and ensuring a seamless talent acquisition operation. You will work closely with Business HR and other stakeholders to support the screening and selection process effectively.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage the recruitment process, including job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, case study management, psychometric assessments, and more, for your designated business line.</li><li>Collaborate with Business HR to understand role requirements, and manage job postings, accordingly, including amendments, closures, and withdrawals as needed.</li><li>Perform initial CV screening for all CVs from various sourcing channels (e.g., career site, referrals, LinkedIn job fairs, and campus recruitment) based on job posting criteria.</li><li>Conduct HR interviews for assigned roles, document interview results in the recruitment system, and communicate outcomes to candidates.</li><li>Coordinate with business teams and candidates to schedule interviews, gather feedback, and update the recruitment system with outcomes.</li><li>Manage aptitude, psychometric tests, case studies, and other assessments, ensuring completion and documenting results in the recruitment system.</li><li>Communicate outcomes to the assigned business teams and candidates.</li><li>Assist in collecting and verifying candidate documentation for reference and background checks, aligning with DME policies, and reporting any issues to the business team and Business HR.</li><li>Actively source and headhunt candidates through various channels, ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified talent.</li><li>Always maintain an active candidate pipeline, ensuring readiness to meet the business's hiring needs.</li><li>Meet Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Turnaround Times (TAT) for all recruitment activities while ensuring process compliance.</li><li>Maintain the integrity and compliance of internal recruitment systems.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction throughout the recruitment process.</li><li>Prepare and present periodic recruitment reports, including candidate status, rejection rates, and other relevant metrics.</li><li>Perform additional tasks as requested by the direct manager.</li></ul><p>Leadership capabilities:</p><ul><li>Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.</li><li>Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.</li><li>Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track</li><li>Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field</li><li>5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or HR Shared Services</li><li>Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple roles.</li><li>Strong knowledge of sourcing channels such as LinkedIn, career portals, referrals, job fairs, and campus recruitment.</li><li>Ability to communicate professionally with team leaders and managers.</li><li>Strong presentation skills considered as a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment databases.</li><li>Strong understanding of recruitment metrics, SLA, and TAT management</li><li>Detail oriented and conscientious.</li><li>Excellent organizational, communication and time-management skills</li><li>Advanced computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Management)</li></ul><p></p></section>

<p><b>Objective</b></p><p><br></p><p>The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide capacity strengthening in Sphere Standards to partner staff, including programme, technical, MEAL, and management staff, through a participatory and context-appropriate workshop. The objective is to equip participants with practical skills in applying the Core Humanitarian Standard, Protection Principles, and Core Standards in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of humanitarian interventions relevant to their protection and advocacy work.</p><p><br></p><p>Scope of Work</p><p><br></p><p>Trócaire is seeking to contract an accredited Sphere training institute to deliver this training. Where no accredited institute is available or responsive in the Lebanese market, a certified individual Sphere trainer with proven regional experience and Sphere accreditation may be considered.</p><p><br></p><p>The consultant/institute should ensure that training facilitation methods are inclusive and account for the diverse needs of participants and of the populations affected by humanitarian response.</p><p><br></p><p>Material Development</p><p><br></p><p>Develop and submit a training session plan in line with this ToR and feedback gathered during the inception meeting.</p><p>Training Design</p><p><br></p><p>Design and deliver a 3-day joint training session for relevant partner staff and focal points. The training should be contextually relevant for Lebanon partners and interactive.</p><p>Propose a detailed training plan and methodology, including case studies and participatory methods, demonstrating how each session will engage participants, build practical skills, and relate to their real-world humanitarian interventions. Given the 3-day format, a full simulation exercise is not expected; practical examples and short applied exercises are sufficient.</p><p>Include appropriate evaluation tools to measure transferred knowledge pre- and post-training. Training material will be reviewed and signed off by Trócaire prior to the workshop.</p><p>Content Framework</p><p><br></p><p>Given the 3-day format, this training prioritises the Core Humanitarian Standard, Protection Principles, and the Core Standards over the Sphere Handbook's four technical chapters (WASH, Food Security and Nutrition, Shelter and Settlement, and Health), which fall outside this consortium's core programming areas and are not covered. The training should include the following:</p><p>Day 1: Humanitarian Principles and Accountability</p><p><br></p><p>Introduction to the humanitarian principles and the Humanitarian Charter</p><p>Overview of the Sphere Protection Principles, scoped to their application in humanitarian response and service delivery (do-no-harm, safety, dignity, and access)</p><p>Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), including commitments and accountability to affected populations</p><p>Day 2: The Core Standards in Practice</p><p><br></p><p>Overview of the Sphere Handbook's structure and the Core Standards (the universal process standards on participation, coordination, targeting, and needs assessment/context analysis)</p><p>Applying the Core Standards in needs assessment, project design, and monitoring</p><p>Practical examples and short applied exercises linking the Core Standards to protection and advocacy programming</p><p>Day 3: Applying Learnings and Moving Forward</p><p><br></p><p>Practical challenges and opportunities in applying Sphere and CHS in current programmes; experience sharing across organisations</p><p>Integrating quality and accountability into routine activities</p><p>Partner application and action planning: each partner leaves with a short, specific action note for embedding CHS/Sphere standards into one current programme or process, to feed into the partner-specific section of the final report</p><p>Reporting and Documentation</p><p><br></p><p>Prepare and submit a final report detailing the activities conducted, key findings, recommendations, and outcomes of the consultancy, including learning points and questions raised by participants.</p><p>Deliverables</p><p><br></p><p>Training curriculum in line with partner priority needs, inclusive of proposed modalities, exercises, agenda, and evaluation tools.</p><p>Post-training consultancy report, including an overall summary and partner-specific analysis, covering activities, findings, outcomes, recommendations, and each partner's action note.</p><p>Timeline</p><p><br></p><p>The consultancy will span the following phases:</p><p><br></p><p>Inception Meeting</p><p>Material Development</p><p>Joint Training Session: 3 days</p><p>Training Report</p><p>Time should be factored in for Trócaire to review and comment on the report and other outputs, and for the consultant to make revisions based on Trócaire's feedback (approximately 2 days). The submitted final products will require final review and approval by the Partnership Program Manager for the consultancy to be brought to conclusion.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Qualifications and Experience</b></p><p><br></p><p>Certified or recognized Sphere trainer.</p><p>At least 5 years' experience in humanitarian response in the Lebanon context.</p><p>Proven experience facilitating Sphere or humanitarian standards trainings.</p><p>Excellent communication and facilitation skills.</p><p>Arabic language is a must; training materials should be available in Arabic.</p><p>Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners.</p><p>Strong analytical and report-writing skills.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Certified or recognized Sphere trainer.</li><li>At least 5 years' experience in humanitarian response in the Lebanon context.</li><li>Proven experience facilitating Sphere or humanitarian standards trainings.</li><li>Excellent communication and facilitation skills.</li><li>Arabic language is a must; training materials should be available in Arabic.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners.</li><li>Strong analytical and report-writing skills.</li></ul>

<p><b>Mission Description</b></p><p><b>The Monitoring, Evaluation, Acco</b>untability &amp; Learning (MEAL) Officer is a key position supporting the implementation of the two projects, PAR and e-Services. S/He will contribute to the operationalization of the projects’ MEAL frameworks and support the effective implementation of MEAL activities across the interventions.</p><p><br></p><p>The MEAL Officer will support the implementation of routine monitoring and data collection activities, including field visits, stakeholders follow-up, Means of Verification (MoVs), and the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data related to projects outputs and outcomes. S/He will contribute to tracking progress against project indicators, ensuring data quality and consistency, and supporting timely reporting processes, including updates required for donor reporting platforms (OPSYS) and internal EF monitoring systems.</p><p><br></p><p>In coordination with the Governance portfolio manager, the project teams and the Country Direction MEAL function, the MEAL Officer will support the development and adaptation of MEAL tools, methodologies, databases, and data collection instruments, while ensuring compliance with EF MEAL standards, donor guidelines, and accountability requirements. The position will also contribute to strengthening data management, documentation, archiving, and learning processes, including the use of automated systems to support efficient data analysis, visualization, knowledge management, and evidence-based decision-making throughout projects implementation.</p><p><br></p><p>Essential Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>Monitoring and Evaluation</p><p><br></p><p>Develop and implement comprehensive intervention MEAL plans for assigned interventions, ensuring alignment with donor, EF, and global MEAL standards.</p><p>Develop the e-Services monitoring and evaluation strategy and plan during the Inception phase and revise the logical framework.</p><p>Draft the ToRs for the recruitment of external evaluation firms (midterm review, final evaluation and capitalisation)</p><p>Ensure timely and high-quality implementation of MEAL activities, including qualitative and quantitative data collection, based on the established MEL System and MEAL Calendars.</p><p>Ensure proper MEL documentation in accordance to EF standards, including maintaining MAEL folders, raw and analytic datasets, evidence, tools, analysis workbooks, and all related documentation.</p><p>Ensure a comprehensive and updated database for the projects.</p><p>Lead the implementation of data collection activities in close coordination with the project expert and technical team.</p><p>Lead the preparation of the MEAL narrative components of donor and internal reports, ensuring clear presentation of results, rigorous analysis of outputs and outcomes, proper interpretation of findings, and evidence-based reporting aligned with indicators’ results.</p><p>Organize and lead data collection activities especially for qualitative data, this will include the design and implementation of outcome measurement exercises to capture behavioral, organizational, and institutional changes resulting from the intervention. Particular attention will be given to stakeholder consultation and accountability mechanisms, fostering meaningful engagement, transparency, and continuous learning throughout the project cycle and across EF country portfolio.</p><p>Adapt and strengthen data collection tools as needed to ensure accurate measurement of EF internal and country-level indicators, and guarantee the availability of reliable data to inform evidence-based decision-making at the Country Direction level.</p><p>Support the implementation of internal project quarterly and annual reviews in line with Expertise France MEAL guidelines, ensuring the use, adaptation, and updating of relevant EF tools and templates to facilitate structured reflection and indicators assessment.</p><p>Maintain a chronological record of progress against targets, and contributing to the design and structuring of the two projects database to guarantee data accuracy, traceability, and availability for donor reporting and audit purposes.</p><p>Rolling out and put in place the monitoring and evaluation MEAL tools, software licenses, communication methods, collection and analysis using KOBO, ODK, dashboard, etc).</p><p>Support the preparation and submission of regular reporting for EUD platform OPSYS.</p><p>Accountability and Learning</p><p><br></p><p>For the relevant project(s), develop tools and methodologies to implement the accountability and learning components of the MEAL Plan, including stakeholder feedback, consultation, and recommendations tracking mechanisms.</p><p>Lead the implementation of Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and stakeholder consultation sessions, and ensure proper analysis and reporting of the findings.</p><p>Follow up on the recommendations and action plans resulting from accountability and learning activities to support their effective implementation.</p><p>Ensure proper planning and follow-up of the projects’ capitalization and learning exercises to support knowledge management and adaptive implementation.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Required Profile</p><p>Education</p><p>Graduate degree in social` sciences, international cooperation, project management, applied statistics, development economics, or any other relevant field. Advanced certificate in MEAL is preferred.</p><p>Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project MEAL systems from project initiation to closeout stages</p><p>At least 5 years’ professional experience in monitoring, information management, data collection and/or evaluation for international projects/donors/organizations, development projects, preferably in the field of humanitarian/social development/education or refugees, aid to displaced persons;</p><p>Good command of data collection software (Kobo Tool Box, Survey CTO, ODK, etc.), data analysis and visualization software (PowerBI), and good knowledge of more comprehensive monitoring software;</p><p>Experience in database design and management;</p><p>Experience in designing, facilitating and evaluating training for adults in the field of MEAL will be considered favorably;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><br></li></ul>