Lebanese Environment Forum (LEF) in coordination with the Lebanon Eco Movement (LEM) are currently implementing a project entitled “Bahr Bala Plastic” under the “Lebanese civil society combating for a plastic free Mediterranean Sea” grant funded by the EU Delegation.
This project aims at financing innovative initiatives implemented by NGOs and start-ups (WP1), and raising awareness (WP3) and advocacy (WP2) campaigns, to reduce discharges of waste thrown in the sea, prevent additional harming to the environment and mitigate the economic damage to activities such as tourism and fisheries while tackling marine litter in Lebanon with a special focus on single-use plastic products and micro plastics, potential threat to both the environment and human health.
Under the Work Package WP3 and within the awareness campaign, LEF will sensitize the larger public on the issue of marine plastic pollution and impact (including micro-plastics and single use plastics), in corporation and coordination with grantees in coastal areas, relevant stakeholders in the touristic sector, schools, municipalities, NGO members, and other parties engaged in plastic waste process.
Deliverables:
- Develop and prepare the content for the awareness materials adapted for different target groups on plastic marine pollution and waste management, mainly the touristic operators, the schools and the general public:
- 1 teacher guide for schools,
- 3 videos/documentaries,
- Generate content and key messages for webpage and social media of the project.
Qualifications:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in sustainable development, ecology, environmental sciences, natural resources management, social sciences, law, communication or related field.
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in environmental projects. Experience working with NGOs;
- Must be fluent in Arabic & English and able to produce deliverables in both languages;
Expected Duration of Assignment: 1 month (20 April – 20 May 2021)
Interested qualified candidates are kindly requested to send a letter of interest, and a cost offer indicating in the subject: consultancy- awareness material content and their CV* by April 18th to: news@lbeforum.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 16 April 2021
