Local Project Coordinator - Consultancy

Strengthening Media Capacity and Civil Oversight for Accountability in Lebanon

Background

Lebanon's governance environment is heavily impacted by systemic crises and erosion of the national integrity system. This project aims to strengthen the organizational capacity of six Lebanese media and civil society organizations (CSOs) to evaluate public data sources, apply advanced analytical workflows, and execute evidence-based accountability work.

The project integrates cutting-edge technology, AI-assisted research routines, and automated data monitoring workflows to enhance the analytical capacity of independent media and CSOs scrutinizing public procurement, registries, and financial data in Lebanon.

This project is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in partnership with Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT). It is funded by Germany through the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

• Duration: 12 months
• Level of Effort: 10 days per month (Total: 120 working days)

Role Objective

The Local Project Coordinator manages in-country operational logistics, local stakeholder relationships, event administration, and day-to-day administrative coordination for MiCT’s project activities in Lebanon.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Event & Workshop Logistics: Organize and execute all in-country events, including the Ecosystem Validation Session, the Problem-Led Hackathon, Closing Review, Mid-Point Review, and Public Closing Dissemination Event.
• Vendor & Venue Management: Coordinate hotel hall rentals, catering, AV equipment, translation services, and local transportation in compliance with MiCT and donor procurement standards.
• Stakeholder & Cohort Liaison: Act as the primary local point of contact for the six participating organizations, technical mentors, selection committee members, and local partners.
• Field Accompaniment: Facilitate logistics for technical mentors' in-person visits and assist with participant stipend documentation tracking.
• Administrative & Financial Support: Maintain local expenditure records, collect verification documents/vouchers, and liaise with MiCT's core management team (Project Manager and Lead Researcher).

Key Deliverables

1. Logistics plan and execution reports for all major events (Hackathon, Reviews, Closing Event).
2. Fully documented vendor quotes, contracts, and venue service receipts.
3. Attendance sheets, participant feedback forms, and event documentation files.
4. Monthly operational log detailing in-country meetings, mentor site visits, and cohort support.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience managing project logistics and operations for international civil society or donor-funded projects in Lebanon.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.