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Nahwa al-Muwatinya is seeking to recruit motivated and engaged citizens in the following positions:

Nahwa al-Muwatiniya (Na-am) is a Lebanese NGO based in Beirut. Established by Lebanese young professionals and activists in January 2005, the founders are individuals from all walks of life and from a mosaic of political, cultural, and religious backgrounds. It works towards effective democracy and promotes engaged and informed participation of citizens in public affairs through 4 main strategies: dialogue, education & awareness, advocacy & lobbying, and research.

“We believe democracy begins with inclusive, educated, and engaged individual behavior which, when nurtured and multiplied, will lead to the improvement of civil society and the betterment of our national, regional, and global future.”

Position 1 : General Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Model citizenship behavior that Na-am promotes on a personal and professional basis
  • Ensure that Na-am’s vision, values, and social contract are respected
  • Preserve Na-am’s image, political independence, and project’s integrity
  • Be the guardian of Na-am’s financial and operational transparency and accountability
  • Serve Na-am’s human resources to achieve organization aspirations
  • Oversee Na-am’s impact and quality in all regions
  • Ensure Na-am’s financial and operational sustainability
  • Build and sustain relationships with INGO’s, local NGO’s and other stakeholders
  • Coordinate between all staff members on project & organizational issues
  • Ensure all deadlines are timely met and support is given to make this happen
  • Provide support in managing projects

Educational Background and Experience

  • University degree is required and MA preferred
  • Private sector experience, and business background preferred
  • 5+ years work experience

Qualifications

  • Interest in political affairs
  • Politically independent
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Fluent Arabic and English

Please send your CVs by email to or fax: 01-354466 with a motivation letter specifying the position that interest you the most.

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Position 2 : Financial Manager

Responsibilities

  • Model citizenship behavior that Na-am promotes on a personal and professional basis
  • Make sure that Na-am vision, values, and social contract are respected
  • ensure transparency and accuracy of all accounts for Na-am
  • manage the cash flow in and out of the organization
  • be involved in deciding on the financial and business viability of new and existing projects
  • analyze financial records such as payroll and income trends
  • record all financial transactions
  • plan and prepare budgets and financial reports, such as the annual report, according to
  • organizational goals, Donors financial report, Board Financial report
  • analyze and monitor the effect of budget or policy changes on the organization’s productivity
  • plan and manage computer systems that record and store financial information
  • ensure financial accounts are completed
  • Coordinate with operations manager and project coordinators to prepare and adjust project budget
  • Monitor spending deadlines for all projects
  • Coordinate with donors on financial issues
  • Coordinate with external auditors and ensure that issues raised, as a result of their review, are properly addressed

Educational Background and Experience

  • University degree in business
  • Accounting and budget experience

Qualifications

  • Problem solver
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Quick learner
  • Fluent Arabic and English

Please send your CVs by email to or fax: 01-354466 with a motivation letter specifying the position that interest you the most.

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Position 3 : Administrative Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Model citizenship behavior that Na-am promotes on a personal and professional basis.
  • Make sure that Na-am’s vision, values and social contract are respected.
  • Design, implement, and maintain a filing system
  • Update all financial statements and records of Na-am all - operational and project on a daily basis
  • Coordinate with the accountant to ensure regular updating of all financial records
  • Attend weekly staff meetings and communicate the minutes
  • Set up Board meetings of Na-am
  • Obtain all office materials and ensure the office is equipped
  • Provide support to all staff in the design and printing of all material
  • Take charge of legal paperwork.

Educational Background and Experience

  • University degree required
  • One year of experience

Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
  • Highly organized
  • Fluent Arabic and English

Please send your CVs by email to or fax: 01-354466 with a motivation letter specifying the position that interest you the most.

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Position 4 : Development and Communication Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Model citizenship behavior that Na-am promotes on a personal and professional basis
  • Make sure that Na-am vision, values, and social contract are respected
  • Promote Na-am’s visibility in all media for all project activities
  • Support and serve project coordinators in planning events and activities
  • Enhance Na-am 's relationship with media
  • Seek creative funding opportunities and follow-up on them
  • Write and fill out grant proposals
  • Create and maintain a membership database
  • Follow-up and update members
  • Maintain and update the website of Na-am
  • Prepare Na-am newsletters
  • Attend weekly staff meeting

Educational Background and Experience

  • University degree
  • 2 years of experience
  • Media & event planning experience preferred

Qualifications

  • Interest working in political field
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Creative thinker
  • Fluent Arabic and English

Please send your CVs by email to or fax: 01-354466 with a motivation letter specifying the position that interest you the most.

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Position 5 : Project Manager

Responsibilities

  • Model citizenship behavior that Na-am promotes on a personal and professional basis
  • Make sure that Na-am vision, values, and social contract are respected
  • Oversee Na-am’s implementation of projects and quality of impact in all regions
  • Ensure financial and operational transparency and accountability
  • Promote Na-am’s visibility in all media for all project activities
  • Support and serve project coordinators in project design, planning, and implementation
  • Design and develop projects
  • Enhance relationship with local partners
  • Monitor project budgets and expenses
  • Meet on a regular basis with project coordinators to ensure progress of each project
  • Ensure timely deadlines of all activities
  • Follow up and report with donors about project and financial progress
  • Attend weekly staff meetings

Educational Background and Experience

  • 3+ experience working in civil society
  • BA required, and MA preferred
  • Private sector experience preferred

Qualifications

  • Interest working in political field
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Politically independent
  • Creative thinker & problem solver

Please send your CVs by email to or fax: 01-354466 with a motivation letter specifying the position that interest you the most.

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Position 6 : Project Coordinator

Responsibilities

  • Model citizenship behavior that Na-am promotes on a personal and professional basis
  • Make sure that Na-am vision, values, and social contract are respected
  • Ensure quality implementation of project and high impact on beneficiaries
  • Participate in the design, planning, and implementation of the project
  • Build and sustain local networks
  • Support in recruiting Na-am members
  • Attend weekly staff meetings
  • Work within the framework of the project to achieve it’s objectives

Educational Background and Experience

  • University graduate with 1+ years employment experience
  • Experience working with youth
  • Employment experience with civil society or volunteering experience

Qualifications

  • High team spirit & excellent people skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
  • Demonstrated abilities to take initiatives, build consensus and make things happen.
  • Able to work full time, and overtime when necessary
  • Fluent Arabic and English

Please send your CVs by email to or fax: 01-354466 with a motivation letter specifying the position that interest you the most