CO-DIRECTOR

CO-DIRECTOR

About Anti-Racism Movement

Anti-Racism Movement (ARM) was launched in 2010 as a grassroots collective by young Lebanese feminist activists in collaboration with migrant workers and domestic workers. ARM’s mission is to achieve social, economic and gender justice for migrant workers and racialized groups in Lebanon - with a specific focus on migrant domestic worker women living under the oppressive Kafala system. Our theory of change positions migrant workers as leaders and agents of social change, which happens through our migrant-led or migrant-centered work in advocacy, community-building and organizing and legal casework.

ARM has grown in the last few years of constant crisis in Lebanon and we recently moved into a new community center space in Beirut, which has left us imagining many exciting possibilities for our future. We’re a team of 35 people with big ideas and a strong belief in a feminist ethics of care. This not only extends to our work, but to our working environment too.

Job Purpose

ARM has opted for a co-directorship model, embracing the concept of power-sharing to better align with the values of the organization. We are open to and curious about what comes from exploring new management structures while trusting that our collective creativity and collaborative efforts will continue to pave the way as we build movements we call home.

The two co-directors are together responsible for the overall leadership and management of the organization, ensuring alignment to ARM's mission and vision, code of conduct as well as financial and administrative guidelines to maintain a strong commitment to inclusive and intersectional feminist values. This includes oversight of all operational functions within ARM, including advocacy, the migrant community center (MCC), legal casework, finance, human resources, fundraising, communications, and other administrative functions.

Areas of Contribution & Related Accountabilities

Leadership, Strategy and Representation

• Work with the Board, Co-Director and other senior management on deepening ARM’s vision and strategic plan to guide the organization and ensure effective implementation.
• Act as a professional advisor to the Board on all aspects of the organization’s activities and ensure adequate and timely on-going communication.
• Provide leadership, direction and vision to the organization, staff and programs.
• Provide strategic oversight and support the Head of Programs in the design and implementation of ARM’s programs.
• Create and then build enduring relationships, strategic partnerships and alliances across feminist and other movements. Promote ARM as a supporter to and builder of, a strong migrant-centered anti-racism movement in Lebanon and the region.
• Identify, evaluate and monitor internal and external risks to the organization’s people, finances, goodwill, relationships (with communities and donors), and reputation. Implement and oversee measures to mitigate risks and ensure that adequate systems are in place to this end.
• Develop and maintain good representation for ARM legally, with relevant government entities, donors and key partners, local and international, or delegate accordingly.
• Represent or select strong representation for ARM and MCC at local and international conferences and forums, and to the media.
• Create strategic partnerships with national and international actors, strengthen ARM’s presence in international forums.
• Advise on or review key content to be published and disseminated in ARM’s name.
• Act as key decision maker in strategic level decisions, key decision-maker in team level decisions for the following teams: fundraising, programs, MEAL, management

Financial and Administrative Management

• Responsible for overseeing and managing the overall budget of ARM.
• Ensure the integrity of sound financial and management practices within the organization and protect the assets of ARM against fraud and financial abuse.
• Ensure the growth of the organization and its financial viability and sustainability.
• Ensure all financial, accounting and taxation procedures are carried out with maximum accuracy and transparency and that ARM's guidelines are correctly abided by, as well as all legislation and regulations of the Ministry of Finance, taxation laws and others as required.
• Ensure the annual budget is properly presented on time and work closely with the Finance team to ensure all other financial tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner, keeping the annual budgets up to date and accurate.
• Produce and review all financial reports and presentations, provide complete and accurate information to the Board and external stakeholders on financial health of ARM.
• Ensure proper office management and supervise the proper handling and archiving of all financial documents.
• Administer the funds of ARM according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.

Human Resources Planning and Management

• Develop ARM core values, policies and procedures, rules and regulation to ensure an organization culture that allows for shared leadership by establishing clear mechanisms allowing for input of others and appropriate delegation of authority throughout ARM.
• Lead and oversee all HR activities of ARM and line manage/support the HR Coordinator to develop and implement an appropriate HR plan for the organization.
• Determine staffing requirements, managing resource planning in line with strategic goals and activities. Ensure appropriate staff are in place, training/upskilling existing personnel where possible..
• Ensure the high performance of the teams, overseeing staff development, training and regular performance review cycles and manage HR in their role to implement and monitor these programs
• Support and develop an organization culture that allows for shared leadership by establishing clear mechanisms allowing for input of others and appropriate delegation of authority throughout ARM.
• Manage or advise the board/hiring manager on the recruitment of new staff and the management of roles and team structures.
• Lead staff wellbeing through HR, supporting interventions aimed to decrease work stress and mitigate impacts of contextual stressors.
• Assume responsibility for the health, safety and security of the team.

Programming and Resource Mobilization

• Oversee the development of operational plans and logical frameworks with teams which incorporate goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization, as designed in the Strategic Plan.
• Oversee the day to day execution of all ARM programming.
• Oversee the development of fundraising plans and proactively participate in identifying and pursuing new funding resources to ensure continuity of programming and financial health of the organization.
• Ensure healthy and productive work dynamics among the Programs, Fundraising, MEAL, and Accounting teams.
• Supervise and support Head of Programs to ensure the proper development and implementation of all project phases, and that all activities are of good quality and fit well within our mission, vision, strategic plan, and logical framework.
• Develop and maintain strong relations and partnerships with donors, public officials, and local and international organizations.

Knowledge, Skills and Key Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have full commitment and adherence to ARM's mission and vision and a feminist leadership framework.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have:

• In-depth knowledge and analysis of, and involvement in, labor migration, anti-racism, feminist approaches to community building and organizing, civil society movements, and migrant rights. Plus demonstrated commitment to supporting the collective action of women, migrant workers and racialized groups and people.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in social change oriented work and human rights advocacy in a senior role. Experience in supporting organizations at times of crises, growth and change is a plus.
• Experience of working directly with a diverse and international board and demonstrable understanding of board development and feminist governance.
• Demonstrated capacity to think strategically, systemically and analytically, and expertise in complex problem solving, decision making processes and critical thinking.
• Excellent organizational, managerial and time-management skills including knowledge of project cycle management, system design and implementation, financial planning and budgeting and organizational development.
• Proven success inspiring, building and leading strong and effective teams in a manner defined by clear communication, transparency, accountability, trust and respect.
• Bold and creative forward-thinker, innovative and flexible, comfortable with uncertainty and extremely harsh working conditions.
• Ability to travel internationally and represent ARM externally at high level meetings.
• A Master’s degree or equivalent professional and lived experience, ideally in the field of women’s rights, international human rights, social sciences and/or organizational management.
• Strong proficiency in both English and Arabic

Secondary:

• Security management in complex security situations, cultural and conflict sensitivity approach, context and risk analysis.
• Experience in supporting organizations at times of crises, growth and change
• Knowledge of donor landscape in the region, priorities and requirements and experience working with international donors and organizational consultants.
• French language skills

Compensation and benefits

This position is full time (40 hours per week). This position is based in Lebanon with flexibility of working partially remotely based on the organizational needs.

For applicants who are not Lebanese citizens, ARM will assist the selected candidate in obtaining the necessary work permit for Lebanon.

The annual salary for this position will be between $48’000 and $55’000 based on the candidate’s profile and includes a strong benefits package

(health insurance, 20 days of annual leave in addition to approximately 14 national holidays, along with two organizational wellbeing breaks set annually for two weeks)

Application Process

Interested candidates should upload their CV and motivation letter to this link by November 5, 2023 COB.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a writing test as part of the hiring process. Interviews will take place in November 2023 with an expected starting date early 2024. 

We are very proud of the diversity in our team. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized community or racially underrepresented group and if you have lived experience alongside the skillset we're looking for.

Only pre-selected applicants will be contacted.