Background
IRC opened a country office and launched humanitarian assistance programming in Lebanon in 2012. More than a decade on, the IRC now operates throughout Lebanon, with its main office in Beirut and field offices in Qobayat, Zahle, Tripoli, and Mount Lebanon. IRCโs programs assist both Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese across multiple sectors: education, livelihoods, protection, women's protection and empowerment and child protection.
Scope of Work:
The IRC is seeking a Policy, Advocacy and Communications (PAC) Coordinator for its Lebanon Country Program based in Beirut. Under the supervision of the Country Director and the Regional PAC Director, the PAC Coordinator leads on the design and implementation of the PAC strategy for Lebanon. The PAC Coordinator will sit on the Lebanon Senior Management Team and work with country leadership to leverage IRCโs influence towards external stakeholders; elevate the voices of clients; contribute to meaningful policy changes; support principled engagement; and promote IRCโs work, using programmatic evidence and aligning with the programโs objectives.
Responsibilities:
Professional Standards
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Key Working Relationships
Direct Reporting to: Country Director Management in Partnership to: Regional Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications Management of: IRC Lebanon Senior Communications Officer Close collaboration with: Program Coordinators, Field Coordinators, Regional Context Advisor, field staff, Global Advocacy and Communications ColleaguesRequired Experience/qualification/Skills:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience crafting and delivering policy and advocacy work responding to complex humanitarian crises and/or post-conflict situations with strong nexus/development interlinkages. Ability to link evidence generated from programmatic work to inform policy advocacy agenda and identify emerging trends. Excellent analytical, presentation, communication, and representation skills. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, with exceptionally strong writing skills a must. Arabic language skills preferred. Ability to navigate interpersonal/ inter-departmental dynamics to keep focus on goals and products. Ability to work well in fast-evolving external contexts, and under significant administrative and programmatic pressures. Proven expertise in employing a gender lens analysis. Culturally sensitive, able and interested in working with a multi-ethnic team. Advanced degree in relevant field desired. Experience with training and staff capacity building preferred. Middle East and Northa Africa regional experience preferred.IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.