Political and Public Affairs Officer

4400

Political and Public Affairs Officer

Starting salary $ 38,513 US + benefits

Fixed term

Full time term appointment or acting / assignment until March 31, 2022. This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Lebanon. Possibility of renewal and/or indeterminate employment, according to the operational needs.

Officer

LE-07

Beirut, Lebanon

18-03-2021 at 23:59 UTC/GMT

Reporting to the Manager of the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Program (FPDS), the Political and Public Affairs (FPDS) Officer will provide advice, recommendations and a significant contribution to the advancement of the program’s objectives. Duties will include: 1) Design, planning and implementation of initiatives to advance gender equality and women’s political participation; 2) Monitoring, tracking and analysis of local developments and assessment of their implications for human rights; preparing reports; and contributing to advocacy efforts; 3) Expanding the embassy’s network of contacts and assessing opportunities for engagement and collaboration on priority themes; making recommendations; 4) In support of Canada’s peace and security programming in Lebanon, liaising with partners and stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, participating in workshops, discussions or seminars on related themes, and gathering information and preparing reports that contribute to FPDS program analysis and reporting; and 5) Perform other duties as required.

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Education:
• Degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline such as Political Science, Journalism/Communications, Law, International Relations, Economics, Public Administration OR an acceptable combination* of education, training and work experience in the field relevant to the position.

*A total of 3 years or more is considered an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience.

Language:
• Proficiency in Arabic (reading, writing and speaking);
• Proficiency in English OR French (reading, writing and speaking), and basic knowledge of the other language.

Experience:
• Significant* recent** experience in network development, relationship management, and partnership building with non-governmental organizations, governmental actors, public institutions, private sector entities, or multilateral institutions.
• Significant* recent ** experience working in areas related to human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, peace and security, or good governance;
• Experience performing research and analysis, and drafting reports or briefs;
• Experience in project management, and event or logistics coordination.

* Significant means a minimum of 3 years. ** Recent refers to experience acquired in the past 10 years.

Rated Requirements

The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of current political, socio-economic and security dynamics in Lebanon;
• Knowledge of key actors in Lebanon in the political and economic sphere (including grassroots and non-governmental organizations, government institutions, international organizations, the media, academic and cultural institutions);
• Knowledge of Canadian foreign policy interests and engagement in Lebanon;
• Knowledge and use of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and advanced use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).

Abilities/Competencies:
• Ability to manage events and projects, and to identify and apply solutions to problems;
• Ability to build and develop relationships with decision-makers, community leaders, and/or key influencers;
• Ability to research, interpret sources of information and synthesize data to provide advice and recommendations;
• Effective interactive communication both orally and in writing, including the ability to write effective reports and executive summaries in English or French;
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks and organize own workload with minimal supervision to meet deadlines;
• Teamwork & cooperation;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Judgment;
• Initiative;
• Discretion;
• Attention to detail.

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV.

• International living or working experience.

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• Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week – working hours are determined between the supervisor and the employee.
• Ability to work irregular hours and overtime, be available on call outside normal business hours.
• In line with COVID-19 safety precautions, ability to work remotely.

• The successful candidate must be eligible to work and live in Lebanon.
• Candidates must have a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, candidates must provide a local address as proof of residence in the specific city, region or country so that if selected, it will appear on the offer letter.
• Obtain and maintain a reliability rating (security clearance) from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

This position is open to external candidates eligible to live and work in Lebanon, and to those currently holding indeterminate or term positions in the Embassy of Canada in Lebanon. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies. Please note that the Embassy of Canada in Lebanon does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

• Please do not use a tablet or cell phone to submit your application, as mobile browsers are not supported by our on-line portal. Candidates should only apply using a laptop or desktop computer.
• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French). Candidates are entitled to participate in the recruitment process in the official language of their choice and to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates who apply to this vacancy should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Proof of educational qualifications will be required during the process.
• Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage and may form part of the selection process.
• The Embassy of Canada in Lebanon does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Candidates requiring any special assistance in attending exams or interviews are requested to inform us.
• The results of this recruitment process may also be used to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates for similar openings with different durations at the Embassy of Canada in Lebanon which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this recruitment process.
• If you have any questions at any stage of the recruitment process, please send an email to: [email protected]
• Due to Covid-19, some delays may occur in the progress of this recruitment process. We are working hard to minimize any disruption.

How to apply:

• Please follow the link http://wfca-tpce.com/vacancyView.php?requirementId=4400& and complete the online application form.
• Candidates are also required to upload a cover letter and CV in English or French. Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to: [email protected] prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.