Project Officer - Social Mobilizer

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The project will empower young women to take control over their career choices by providing skills and opportunities to increase their employability and support them to make informed life choices. This will be achieved through high quality career services and life skills training and a suitable job placement and/or vocational training. Given the precarious economic situation for businesses, the project will strengthen the capacity and resilience of MSEs to withstand the current crises, thereby increasing the likelihood that women will remain employed after job placement. The project will improve Public-Private dialogue and engagement by promoting collaboration between the private sector, SDCs and project beneficiaries. In addition, the project will encourage women rights and regulatory frameworks conducive to growth of youth and women-led enterprises and decent working conditions. 

The overall objective of this project is to Contribute to the empowerment of young women through informed decision making, better employability and linkages with the private sector.

PROJECT MODALITIES (Food, Cash, Capacity Strengthening, Technical and Specialist Services): Cash, Capacity Strengthening, Technical and Economic Empowerment Gender Equality.

MAIN ACTIVITIES:

• Provision of “life skills” sessions
• Provision of personal career counseling sessions
• Training staff from government institutions and partners
• Support the referral mechanism of job placement
• Provision of cash to participants
• Maintaining all Donor related documents at all times.
• Other Duties may be requested from him/her.

LOCATION / REGION: Nabaa, Shatila, Burj al-Barajneh, Tripoli, Beddawi and Naher al-Bared

Scope of the Role:

Reporting to the Project Manager, JOB PURPOSE: The role will combine technical support and support in the field in the implementation of employment, self-employment and capacity building support activities, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities, as well as collaboration and coordination among partners. The officer will ensure liaison and coordination of the partner’s work with the overall AFD funded project. In addition, the officer will support partner’s activities and their monitoring and donor reporting and representation. The Officer will assist in responding to capacity building needs and budget planning, in collaboration with the SIF Livelihoods Project Manager.

The Project Officer- Social Mobilizer is responsible to plan, design, Monitor and implement the Project’s related activities (structuring of Beneficiaries groups, provision of trainings, and provision of productive tools…) and ensure the program meets SIF and Donor Quality Standards. He/ She liaises with support department to facilitate the implementation of activities. Any decisions that impact on the project activities are made in conjunction with/referred to the Project Manager.

The Project Officer- Social Mobilizer will provide support in the implementation and monitoring of other projects implemented in the base location once needed or requested by The Line Manager.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Proper Implementation of FFL Project’s activities according to SIF’s rules and procedures and with others stakeholders (SDCs, Local partners, privet sector, etc.)
• Support in monitoring of activities, evaluation and ensure quality reporting.
• Coordination and liaison with finance, Logistics and administration to provide support to the Project’s implementation.
• Handle all outreach, selection criteria, and Donor related documentation.

Project Cycle Management & Program Quality:

• Support the implementation of project activities as per set workplan and in accordance with donor regulations and SIF’s internal quality benchmarks;
• Support partners with the outreach in target communities to ensure that the community and especially potential beneficiaries and MSME` beneficiaries are well-informed about project objectives and activities and on how to apply;
• Liaise with assigned coaches and mentors from the partner organization and contribute to the regular monitoring of project activities;
• Ensure the quality implementation of various forms of support to MSMEs and individuals, regularly communicate challenges and areas of improvement, and proactively seek out solutions with the project team and Project manager;
• Assist in linking supported enterprises to suitable suppliers, clients, and investor networks as well as support in the organizing of events and meetings between different parties as needed;
• Carry out regular monitoring field visits to project locations and to target enterprises and individuals;
• Participate in the Project Quality meetings to promote best practices and their application to the projects;
• Support in any MEAL activities required at field and office level;
• Manage and report any complaints or feedback received using SIF’s tools and processes;
• Support with any administrative tasks in order to ensure the timely and proper progress of activities

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT:

• Conduct and document needs assessments and baseline survey.
• Prepare and ensure filling surveys forms for all beneficiaries.
• Ensure Implementation of the Project’s activities according to the Proposal and DIP.
• Ensure daily implementation of the activities.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders involved in the implementation of the project.
• Organize and participate in the Project’s Steering Committee Meetings.
• Prepare TORs for the planned trainings and events.
• Assist Project Manager in drafting procurement plans.
• Prepare budget breakdowns for the planned activities.
• Follow up with Procurement and Logistics Department for the procurement of necessary items and tools.
• Participate in the preparation and revision of the project’s budget.
• Participate in the regular update of the trimestral DIPs.
• Prepare monthly Work plans in Coordination with relevant staff members.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Project Manager.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of other Projects implemented in the Base location.
• Provide support to the Program team in other developmental Projects one needed or requested by Regional Coordinator.
• Participate in the design and preparations of new Concept Notes and Proposals.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

• Participates in the preparation of quarterly and annual action plan for the implementation and management of the project.
• Monitors the implementation of the planned Activities.
• Document in a timely manner, all progress, challenges, and learning for future implementation of similar projects and accountability.
• Ensure strong coordination of project activities to beneficiaries and different stakeholders under the supervision of the Line manager.

COORDINATION AND REPRESENTATION

• Attend Livelihoods/Social Stability external working groups and meetings as requested and share any information relevant to the context/sector;
• Attend internal meetings in North and in BML related to the projects under which the Livelihoods activities are implemented, and provide update when necessary;
• Attend trainings, workshops, roundtables, etc. on topics related to the projects as needed;
• Support in the organization of field visits (internal and external).

INTERNAL CONTROLS AND REPORTING

• Prepare Field Visit, activities completion reports and evaluation reports of all conducted activities.
• Prepare and submit quality case studies and success Stories to The Project Manager.
• Attend meetings with project partners.
• Build relationships with Local authorities, local associations, Local and regional departments and various stakeholders related to the Project’s activities.
• Participate in the need assessment missions conducted by SIF or other partnering organizations conducted within the project area.
• Participate in workshops, training sessions or any other forums with line manager approval or nomination.
• Ensure that all Donor related documents are being collected on a timely basis, archived and ready on each deadline.
• Support the project manager with any internal and external reporting in a timely manner;
• Ensure regular, proper and timely project documentation;
• Share relevant information to relevant program and support teams

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, entrepreneurship or any related field.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the area of development: Livelihood, Women empowerment, entrepreneurship, Capacity building. Previous experience in an NGO is required. 

• Languages:  Fluency in Arabic and English, both spoken and written, is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Proven experience in overseeing programs; understanding of quantitative and qualitative data in support of program development.
• Familiarity with the Concept and laws of Jobs in Lebanon.
• Demonstrates developed communications skills.
• Excellent knowledge of area of work and increasingly contribute to team planning.
• Proactively assumes more responsibility and/or more difficult areas of work in agreement with manager.
• Well-developed leadership qualities.
• Contributes to development of program initiatives.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communications skills with ability to build and lead teams.
• Committed to gender equality.
• Ability to understand the community needs.
• Well-grounded understanding of the Civil Society Organizations.
• Able to produce quality reports, official letters and managing data collection.
• Able to work independently with sound judgment, good time management and skills prioritization.
• Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive and have the ability to take initiative.
• Able to work on his/her own initiative as well as a part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills.