Joseph Sokhon Email & Phone Number

Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lb

Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

USAID Elections and Political Processes (EPP) Fund.

Beirut, Lebanon

As a Technical Officer under the $15M Lebanon Civic Action Accelerator Programme and the $1M Elections and Political Processes Fund, I contribute to advancing inclusion and accessibility on a national scale. Reporting to the Chief of Party, I support the design and delivery of sub-award and technical assistance interventions that accelerate civil society and civic actors’ efforts to promote advocacy, inclusion, accessibility, political participation, policy reform, and civic engagement.My role includes contributing to the design and delivery of technical assistance interventions that enhance partner capabilities to plan and implement effective programs. This encompasses tactical and strategic innovations in program design and delivery, compliance, strengthened systems, and sustainable civil society partners. In addition, I produce a weekly monitor for FHI 360/USAID that provides political, economic, and security updates and identifies established and emerging trends. This ensures that the program's interventions are contextualized, innovative, and align with new areas of intervention and opportunities for collaboration.I monitor external service providers' performance to ensure quality program delivery to partners, identify, apply, and disseminate learning from innovations in relevant sectors, including advocacy and rights, behavior change, civic engagement, and others. I also monitor and report on the organization's progress on achieving organizational capacity development benchmarks, identify potential weaknesses, and make necessary adjustments to close gaps.Furthermore, I facilitate civil society networking opportunities to enhance communication, learning, and collaborative action. I document successes, lessons learned, and challenges in implementation and report on project activities and results. Ultimately, my work contributes to the advancement of inclusive and accessible political processes and the development of sustainable civil society partners.

Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

Member of Pro-toast Club.

Beirut, Lebanon

My role involves supporting the implementation of the "Dealing with the Past" project, partnerships, and advocacy activities at the project level. I ensure effective project delivery and quality implementation of activities while maintaining gender mainstreaming throughout the project cycle.I support the project manager in preparing work plans and other planning documents, drafting terms of reference for technical experts, and monitoring their work and deliverables. I also coordinate partnerships with relevant institutions, academia, and civil society organizations working on DwP and maintain partnerships with UN entities such as UNWOMEN and OHCHR.To ensure successful project outcomes, I facilitate cooperation and information exchange between partners, establish strong relationships with NGOs and national counterparts, and gather success stories and ideas during field visits and training sessions. I organize reviews and evaluations as outlined in the project document, prepare progress and final reports, and monitor project progress against the work plan and budget plan.Additionally, I draft articles for the project newsletter and represent the project at various fora organized by partners. Throughout my work, I ensure conflict sensitivity and uphold the project's values of promoting peacebuilding and social cohesion.

Beirut District, Lebanon

As a Programme Associate Communications, I assist the Programme Unit in preparing, implementing, and following up on project activities. I support monitoring and evaluation, ensure accurate MEL data collection, and contribute to internal and donor reporting. Additionally, I act as a gender focal point in the Lebanon Country Office to ensure gender-sensitive project activities and communications.As the Communication Focal Point, I lead the implementation and development of DRI's and the consortium's communication strategies and tools, including social media. I report on DRI's activities and knowledge products through news stories and blog entries. I maintain media relations, draft and edit scripts for educational videos, and create visualizations. I collate analytics and metrics on DRI Lebanon communications and submit quarterly analysis reports. Any other outreach activities are agreed with the Country Representative and DRI HQ.As a Research Officer, I support the production of publications and the preparation of knowledge materials for DRI's online platforms. I undertake research on relevant subjects for DRI's ongoing and potential future programming, such as democracy, rule of law, governance, and elections. I also support the Country Representative with specific research tasks, such as background research on political or legal developments in fields relevant to DRI's work in Lebanon.

Beirut District, Lebanon

In my role as a project officer, I collaborate with the Project Manager and other staff to implement the project. I oversee the financial and administrative systems necessary for the project's execution, ensuring proper budget monitoring and reporting for all activities. I also oversee the processing of expenses related to personnel, trainers, and consultants.To support the project's implementation, I prepare draft TORs for consultants, contractors, and trainers, as well as RFQs for services and procurement. I ensure compliance with SFCG Operations Manual policies and procedures and external funder regulations in supporting project staff and activities, including procurement and branding. I also prepare the required approvals to ensure compliance with internal and external contract and policy requirements.I monitor project activities' implementation in line with the project scope and indicators, maintain project records such as databases, reports, and records of decisions, and stay informed of local operating contexts to adapt project activities to on-the-ground realities. I advise staff on operations, policies, and procedures and assist with regular written and oral reporting for donors and SFCG.Moreover, I establish and maintain project files and keep the filing system list updated. I assist in executing project activities in a timely manner, ensuring good quality action and credible outcomes, and plan for workshops, training, and other project events and activities while recruiting participants for each. I liaise with trainers and project partners as needed.I work proactively and productively with the project team to develop a mutual understanding of goals and possible courses of action. Additionally, I undertake assignments on projects or special initiatives as appropriate. My work ensures efficient project execution and contributes to achieving the project's goals and objectives.

Beirut District, Lebanon

As a key member of the project team, my responsibilities include collaborating with the Project Manager and other staff to implement the project successfully. I ensure the implementation of financial and administrative systems necessary for the project's execution, including budget monitoring and reporting for all project activities.Additionally, I oversee financial reporting, including quarterly reports, timesheets, and other requirements, and the processing of expenses related to all project activities carried out by personnel, trainers, and consultants. I prepare draft TORs for consultants, contractors, and trainers, as well as RFQ for services and procurement, while ensuring compliance with SFCG Operations Manual policies and procedures and external funder regulations.I monitor the implementation of project activities in line with project scope and indicators, maintain project records such as databases, reports, and records of decisions, and stay informed of local operating contexts to ensure project activities are adapted to on-the-ground realities. I assist in advising staff on operations and policies and procedures, and with regular written and oral reporting for donors and SFCG.Moreover, I establish and maintain project files and keep the filing system list updated. I assist in executing project activities in a timely manner, ensuring good quality action and credible outcomes, planning for workshops, training, and other project events and activities, and recruiting participants for each. I liaise with trainers and project partners as needed.I work proactively and productively with the project team to develop a mutual understanding of goals and possible courses of action. I undertake assignments on projects or special initiatives as appropriate. Overall, I strive to ensure the successful implementation of the project and contribute to achieving its objectives.

Saifeh, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

Provides administrative and logistical support;Performs research tasks and contributes to the drafting of various documents;Assists in organizing data and information, as well as in preparing and maintaining records;Assists in administrative duties such as completing reports;Provides written and oral Arabic/English translation as needed;Assists the team in collecting and analyzing data;Writing book reviews;Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions;Additional duties as required.

Beirut District, Lebanon

Following up the works carried out in The Service of the Foreign Affairs;Taking Knowledge of the functioning of the General Directorate of Foreign Affairs;Supervise the papers provided by the Students/Interns to the Lebanese Council and advising the director on them;Prepared a Study on: “Problematics in the Lebanese Political System.”

Beirut District, Lebanon

"Junior Research Assistant" at the Common Space Initiative – United Nations Support Office for consensus building, civil peace, and constitutional strengthening – Department: Democratic Governance Program.1st Portfolio: Lebanese-Palestinian Relations (Socio-Economic, Political and Diplomatic Relations) 2nd Portfolio: Foreign Policy and Natural Resources: (Energy, Oil, and Gas)3rd Portfolio: Assist and Support LPDC with Research Material. Essential Job Functions:Identify key studies, publications, project reports and compile bibliographies Classify and build a database of all available resourcesDevelop summary reports of latest studies and findings when needed Manage the Media Monitoring Process Produce a weekly English media report Provide ongoing reporting to the researcher and facilitation team on latest news and eventsParticipating in preparing for meetings and, minutes takingReviewing and checking questionnairesEntering data, transcribing tapes and handwritten notesMaintain accurate records of meetings, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessaryAssist and support the researcher with the development of mapping documents and facilitation tools Identify potential key Lebanese, regional and international knowledge resource partners in each of the identified topics Together with the Librarian and Shared Knowledge Coordinator develop and manage online sharing platform for resource compilation and exchange Carry out short-term research tasksHandle and protect confidential and sensitive dataProduce written, tabular and visual materials for research reports and presentations in Tableau Conduct literature reviewsProvide ready access to all dataPrepare, maintain, and update website materialsAttend project meetingsSummarize project resultsCollects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects. Keeps the record of information obtained during research.

Lebanon

"Junior Research Assistant" at the Common Space Initiative – United Nations Support Office for consensus building, civil peace, and constitutional strengthening – Department: Democratic Governance Program.1st Portfolio: Lebanese-Palestinian Relations (Socio-Economic, Political and Diplomatic Relations) 2nd Portfolio: Foreign Policy and Natural Resources: (Energy, Oil, and Gas)3rd Portfolio: Assist and Support LPDC with Research Material. Essential Job Functions:Identify key studies, publications, project reports and compile bibliographies Classify and build a database of all available resourcesDevelop summary reports of latest studies and findings when needed Manage the Media Monitoring Process Produce a weekly English media report Provide ongoing reporting to the researcher and facilitation team on latest news and eventsParticipating in preparing for meetings and, minutes takingReviewing and checking questionnairesEntering data, transcribing tapes and handwritten notesMaintain accurate records of meetings, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessaryAssist and support the researcher with the development of mapping documents and facilitation tools Identify potential key Lebanese, regional and international knowledge resource partners in each of the identified topics Together with the Librarian and Shared Knowledge Coordinator develop and manage online sharing platform for resource compilation and exchange Carry out short-term research tasksHandle and protect confidential and sensitive dataProduce written, tabular and visual materials for research reports and presentations in Tableau Conduct literature reviewsProvide ready access to all dataPrepare, maintain, and update website materialsAttend project meetingsSummarize project resultsCollects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects. Keeps the record of information obtained during research.

Lebanon

Essential Job Functions:Media Monitoring: Produce a weekly English media report consisting of major transitional justice developments/news across the MENA region. Communications: Assist with maintenance of media contacts and other databases.Research: Carry out short-term research tasks in English and Arabic.Publications: Assist with editing ICTJ publications in terms of layout and formatting.Make attention to details and give a good judgment when needed Assist the work of the Head of Lebanon Program Other ad-hoc duties and projects.

Talet Al Khayat - Verdun - Beirut

Essential Job Functions:Assisting in research studies on Palestinian studies (Political, social, economic topics),Complete reading and summary assignments on Palestinian issues,Provide summary reports in English and Arabic based on the reading assignments, keep up to date with newly released publications in order to select library resources,Organize resources in an accessible way,Use library systems and specialist computer applications ( http://library.palestine-studies.org/webview), Manage the Media Monitoring Process,Review, evaluate and summarize resource material, such as books, reviews, in order to write abstracts for cataloguing purposes.

Ph.D. Candidate, Political Science

"Governance of the International System: Exploring the Synergy and Friction between Regional and Global Frameworks - Case Studies.

Diplôme D'Études Approfondies (Dea)/Diploma Of Advanced Studies (Thesis), Political Science - International Relations Theory - Global Governance Theory - Intrastate Conflicts, Very Good

“Global Governance for Intrastate Conflicts, Comparative Study: Libya, Yemen, and Syria”

Diplôme D'Études Approfondies (Dea)/Diploma Of Advanced Studies, Political Science

*Constitutional Law *Political Science: Methodology and Theories *Comparative Politics *International and Arab Political Contemporary.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) + M1, Political And Management Science, Good, Ranking 1St

*International Relations *Statistics and Probability *Arab Political Regimes *Geopolitics *Public Opinion and the Media *Economics.

High School Diploma, Sociology And Economy