The LEE Experience is recruiting a Project Assistant to support the day-to-day implementation of its projects, from activity logistics and participant outreach to documentation and reporting.

ABOUT THE LEE EXPERIENCE:

The LEE Experience (Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Employment Development) is a Lebanese non-profit association established in 2020 and based in Ghazieh, South Lebanon.

LEE's mission is to empower women and youth in post-conflict and emerging markets through integrated livelihood services, incubation and acceleration, entrepreneurship development and green innovation support, transforming mindsets, building resilient startups and accelerating sustainable economic recovery.

LEE works through five core pillars: LEE Incubators, LEE Academy (technical assistance and capacity building), LEE Business Clinic (coaching and mentorship), LEE Digital Media Hub (research, marketing and communication) and LEE Humanitarian Aid (community kitchens and food security).

To date, LEE has implemented 33 projects, reaching 38,790 people, incubating 2,365 startups and accelerating 3,421 MSMEs, in partnership with organisations such as the ILO, UNDP, the EU, IRC and Oxfam.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Under the guidance of the Programmes Manager, the Project Assistant will support the planning, logistics, documentation and follow-up of LEE's projects and activities, making sure they are delivered on time, well organised and properly recorded. The assistant will work closely with project coordinators, trainers, the M&E team and the finance team. The position is based at LEE's office in Ghazieh (Saida), with regular field visits.

Activity Planning and Logistics
- Support the preparation of workplans and implementation calendars.
- Organise the logistics of trainings, coaching sessions, workshops and events, including venues, materials, catering and participants' transportation.
- Prepare training kits, printed materials and visibility items.

Participant Outreach and Follow-up
- Support outreach, registration and selection of participants in line with project criteria.
- Communicate with participants, trainers and local partners before and after activities.

Documentation and Data
- Prepare and file attendance sheets, transportation sheets, pre/post tests and evaluation forms.
- Keep project databases, beneficiary files and photo records up to date, respecting data protection and consent.

Reporting, Finance and Procurement Support
- Contribute to activity reports, success stories and inputs to donor reports.
- Support procurement requests and petty cash follow-up, and collect invoices and receipts in line with LEE's financial procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, or other related fields.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in project support, administration or logistics, preferably with an NGO.
- Experience organising trainings, workshops or community activities.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Good computer skills, especially Excel, Word and online forms.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work with communities, partners and team members.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage several tasks at once and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel within Lebanon for field activities.
- Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) and very good English; French is an added value.