WeWorld-GVC, recently constituted from the merger of two NGOs, is an Italian secular and independent organization working since 1971 in international cooperation and humanitarian aid. Present in 29 countries with 128 projects, WeWorld-GVC operates in the following areas of assistance: human rights (gender equality, prevention and combating violence against children and women, migration), humanitarian aid (prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation), food security, access to water, health and hygiene, education, global citizenship education, quality teaching and international volunteering. WeWorld-GVC works mostly with girls, boys, women and youth, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. Supports people overcoming emergencies and guarantees a life with dignity, opportunities and a better future through human and economic development programs, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda. Joining the WeWorld-GVC team means being part of the development of a dynamic organisation where the contribution of each staff member is promoted and valued, working together towards the collective achievement of shared goals and vision. At present, the main donors are Italy (AICS), the EU (DG ECHO), UNICEF, OCHA, and Belgium (DGD).
Position: Consortium Coordinator Local Economic Development Project
Reporting to: Consortium Steering Committee
Duty station: Beirut, with frequent travels to the North Bekaa
Type of contract: a first 3 (three) months collaboration contract subject to verification of the achievement of specific objectives agreed with the Country Representative upon arrival on assignment; a second collaboration contract of 9 (nine) months, following the positive evaluation of the first three months of contract.
Starting date: ASAP
Application deadline: 23 May 2021
General Description
WeWorld-GVC, recently constituted from the merger of two NGOs, is an Italian secular and independent organization working since 1971 in international cooperation and humanitarian aid. Present in 29 countries with 128 projects, WeWorld-GVC operates in the following areas of assistance: human rights (gender equality, prevention and combating violence against children and women, migration), humanitarian aid (prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation), food security, access to water, health and hygiene, education, global citizenship education, quality teaching and international volunteering. WeWorld-GVC works mostly with girls, boys, women and youth, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. Supports people overcoming emergencies and guarantees a life with dignity, opportunities and a better future through human and economic development programs, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda. Joining the WeWorld-GVC team means being part of the development of a dynamic organisation where the contribution of each staff member is promoted and valued, working together towards the collective achievement of shared goals and vision. At present, the main donors are Italy (AICS), the EU (DG ECHO), UNICEF, OCHA, and Belgium (DGD).
WeWorld-GVC in Lebanon
WeWorld-GVC has been working in Lebanon since 2006 and is currently supporting vulnerable populations through WASH, Shelter, basic assistance, water governance, livelihood, and rural development interventions, in North Bekaa and in Akkar. Our interventions aim to increase the populations’ resilience, enhancing the communities’ capacity to find, within its fabric, the skills and resources necessary to grow in a self-sufficient manner.
The mission counts more than 80 employees, divided in four offices (Beirut, Zahle, Ain, Kobayat). The main programs active from 2021 will be five multi-million and multi-year projects (see short profile below), three of which implemented in consortium with other organizations. Main donors of the mission are ECHO, EU, AICS, and AFD.
Purpose of the Role
WeWorld-GVC is the Lead partner in a EU DEVCO funded project on Local Economic Development in the North East Bekaa, through improving irrigation, agricultural value chains, producer aggregation, capacity building for public institutions and support to small and medium businesses. Within this framework, WeWorld-GVC seeks to recruit a Consortium Coordinator, to coordinate the 4-year project and be responsible for managing the governance structure, ensuring the quality and success of the partner organizations’ activities and their impact, donor and stakeholder relations, high-level project communication and representation.
Main functions and duties
Project Coordination
Representation and communication
MEAL, Reporting and advocacy
Essential Requirements
Qualifications and Knowledge
Professional experience
Skills and Abilities