The Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI) Research Advocacy and Public Policy-making (RAPP) Program is soliciting a Project Coordinator to work, for at least two years, on a fulltime basis for different projects, among which are the Consortium for Arab Policy Research Institutes (CAPRI) Project and multidisciplinary and regional policy tracing projects.
The CAPRI Project at IFI aims to bring together Arab think tanks and research centers (or Policy Research Institutes- PRIs) to study Arab PRIs and explore how to enhance their role and impact in both Arab policy-making and global foreign policy-making vis-à-vis the Arab region.
The multidisciplinary and regional policy tracing projects are designed to provide in depth understanding of the decision-making process for a select policy. These studies map the development of a public policy, its evolution, achievements, constraints in formulation, and prospects for implementation. These projects are aimed at exploring the policy-making processes in the various public policy sectors in the Arab world. They provide retrospective policy analysis with the objective of generating insights about how policies are made and what influences policy-making, particularly examining the role of research and evidence in this process.
Background
The Research, Advocacy and Public Policy-Making Program (RAPP) aims to study the influence that research has on policy-making processes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. A range of projects in RAPP allows for a better understanding of policy-making across the region, with the opportunity of addressing policy problems within their national context.
Basic Function
The project coordinator is responsible to ensure the successful and timely completion of a project with the support of the Principal Investigators and Program Coordinator. S/he will be actively involved in the development and implementation of the project.
Specific Duties - Monitor the implementation and progress of projects according to approved objectives, plan of action and budget, and record progress; prepare a schedule for completion of the project in a systemic manner; ensure adherence to deadlines
- Keep track of all stages of projects by documenting and recording outcomes; identify challenges and suggest changes when needed
- Follow up on the implementation of all project activities with relevant parties (Partners, RAs, Consultants, etc.); manage RAs and Interns where applicable
- Conduct fieldwork when necessary; this includes meetings and visits to ensure the implementation of project activities; prepare and/or edit meeting minutes and process briefings
- Assist in research, this includes conducting literature reviews, assisting in developing research tools, conducting interviews and focus group discussions, transcription, and analysis of data
- Prepare and produce policy memos and working papers relevant to the projects
- Organize activities relevant to the project such as lectures, panel discussions, and workshops; produce event summaries
- Act as focal person for, and communicate with, partners and relevant institutions; represent IFI when necessary at meetings, workshops, and conferences
- With the support of IFI administrative staff, follow up on the administrative procedures regarding the project, including travel arrangements and expense reports; keep record of all project documents (hard and soft copies)
- Prepare progress reports on the proceedings of the project in adherence with donor requirements when necessary
Qualifications:
- MA in public policy or related field such as education, health, environmental sciences, with research emphasis on policy analysis.
- At least 2 years work experience at a university, NGO, government ministry, or research institute researching issues of public policy
- Experience in events planning and organizing workshops, lectures and conferences
- Research experience in issues of public policy and presentation skills preferred
Applications should be sent by March 4, 2013 to Dr. Hana El Ghali, Senior Program Coordinator, on ha...@aub.edu.lb, and must contain a cover letter and a CV. Applicants must be Lebanese. Priority will be given to applicants fluent in both Arabic and English.
Please note that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
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