About Social Media Exchange (SMEX)

Our vision is for everyone living in West Asia-North Africa and the diaspora to be able to access and engage with the internet, mobile services, and other networked spaces safely and without fear of censorship, surveillance, or repercussion.

Our mission is to advance freedom of expression and the right to privacy in West Asia-North Africa through research and reporting, monitoring state and tech companies’ policies, protecting the safety and security of online users, and collaborating with regional advocates to sustain a safer digital space.

About B&N

Bread&Net is an annual unconference that brings together activists, technologists, journalists, and policymakers to discuss and reimagine digital rights and social justice in the Arabic-speaking region. Organized by SMEX, Bread&Net offers a collaborative space for learning, strategizing, and building networks of solidarity.

Bread&Net fosters an open, safe, and diverse environment for knowledge exchange, resource sharing, and strategic collaboration. After a two-year hiatus, Bread&Net returns this October with a highly anticipated in-person gathering in Beirut, highlighting the urgent need for face-to-face dialogue.

The unconference will unite civil society groups, journalists, policymakers, technologists, lawyers, judges, scholars, and independent voices to critically examine the growing role of technology in the region. This gathering will be a vital space for sparking new conversations, developing adaptive strategies, and forging strong collaborations to navigate an increasingly complex and challenging landscape.

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Notetaker to help us with Bread&Net. The Notetaker will be responsible for capturing and documenting detailed notes during live sessions in Beirut from October 14 to 16, 2026. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, an exceptional ability to focus, and experience in producing accurate, comprehensive, and detailed notes.  

Roles & Responsibilities

Preparation: 

• Participate in a training session on data collection methods. 
• Familiarize yourself with the agenda, objectives, and expected outcomes of the event/meeting.
• Ensure that all necessary note-taking materials (e.g., notebook, laptop) are prepared and functional.

Note-Taking Execution during the event:

• Attend and take clear, accurate, detailed notes during the sessions
• Attend and actively participate in the event/meeting to capture meaningful discussions, decisions, and action items.
• Take detailed and organized notes in real-time using a structured format.
• Accurately maintain and manage data, following best practices for data management, confidentiality, and ethical standards. 
• Update and maintain necessary documents, such as the template log, on a daily basis as directed by the team leader. 
• Consistently check and adhere to the data collection schedule, managing logistical arrangements to ensure all necessary preparations are in place before the data collection day. 
• Review and clean collected data

Post-Event Deliverables:

• Compile comprehensive meeting minutes or summary reports based on the notes taken.
• Submit the meeting minutes or notes of the covered sessions, to the designated contact, during the same day. 
• The raw notes shall be submitted along with filling in the required template. 
• Assist with transcriptions of recorded sessions when needed. 

Qualifications

• Proven experience in notetaking during conferences or events. 
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is required, other languages commonly used by residents are a plus (i.e. French).  
• Ability to type above 60-80 words per minute.  
• Ability to enter data in English.  
• Ability to translate Arabic text to English text.   
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines.  
• Strong listening skills and proven experience in note-taking.  
• Ability to ensure daily and accurate uploading of required items, including data, onto the relevant platform.

Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in data management.  
• Familiarity with digital data collection software is a plus.  
• The capability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines for daily tasks.  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members. 
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation. 
• Experience in qualitative data collection.  

 

Additional Information

Duty Station:                      Beirut, Lebanon    

Duration:                              October 14, 15 & 16, 2026

Offer:                                     30$ per hour + 10$ transportation per day – fees to be paid post event and upon  

                                                submission of deliverables and an invoice  – lunch and coffee breaks are provided                

                                               

Application 

The applicant should fill in this form.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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