Junior Program Officer

Job Description:

The Institute for Women’s Studies in the Arab World (IWSAW) is currently looking for a Junior Program Officer to be located in Beirut campus.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Undertakes training activities related to the diverse training/development programs of IWSAW.
• Assists the Assistant Director when preparing for activities and events.
• Assists the Director in searching for documents and sorting resources related to specific research topics.
• Assists the Managing Editor in the final proof-reading of Al-Raida & other publications.
• Manages the institute’s database of experts & NGOs pertaining to women issues in the Arab World.
• Undertakes various administrative tasks at the institute (filing, answering requests, checking and answering emails, securing the Director’s signature for various forms, monitoring repairs and maintenance of office equipment and machines, and supervising student assistants).
• Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned or appropriate.

Minimum Requirements

• BA in Social Work / Education from a renowned university. MA is a plus.
• English & Arabic language proficiency.
• Good Computer skills.
• One to two years experience in a similar job.

Interested qualified candidates should send a CV to:

Human Resources Office
Lebanese American University
Beirut Campus
Tel: (01) 786456 Ext. 1124
Fax: (01) 867099 Ext. 1485
Email: hr.Beirut@lau.edu.lb

N.B. Deadline for application submittal for this opening is August 15, 2008.