Heinrich Böll Foundation, the German Green Foundation is currently offering a position in its Middle East Office (lb.boell.org) in Beirut:
Position: Program Manager at Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Middle East office in Beirut
Working Time: full time, 40 hours per week
Starting Date: 01/08/2024
Duties include:
· Assume overall responsibility for the hbs´ Environmental Justice program component focusing on ecology and energy politics in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq including development, planning and implementing the program in consultation with the Office Director.
· Explore, plan and implement project ideas in cooperation with local, regional and international partners
· Review project proposals; prepare budgets and monitor projects, develop capacity building and other support for partners
· Give input and assistance to projects related to the region handled by other hbs offices
· Provide reports and analysis about relevant developments
· Establish and maintain liaison with local and regional partner organizations
· Undertake specific literature review, policy research and writing assignments in order to contribute to the production of strategic planning documents
· Content support for the office website and publications
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
· Academic degree in Environmental Sciences / Environmental Politics or related field
· Excellent grasp of ecology, climate change and energy politics in Lebanon (Syria and Iraq an asset)
· Extensive knowledge in program planning, implementation and administration
· Work experience with academic institutions , civil society and/or think tanks
· Demonstrated ability to function independently within a broad framework, conceptualize programs in a creative manner and interact with individuals and non-governmental as well as governmental institutions in a professional way
· English and Arabic proficiency in written and oral communication required. Good computer skills.
· Ability to travel
Please send a resume of no more than 2 pages and letter of interest using the subject line PM Ecology 2024 no later than 15th of May 2024 to the following email: Anna.Fleischer@lb.boell.org