Mentor - Cash for work
Background:
SHiFT is currently implementing a project with DRC, funded by DANIDA under TOP-UP title. With the collaboration and technical expertise with Danish Refugee Council, SHiFT will be enhancing the effectiveness and impact of SHiFT's interventions. With the DRC's support, SHiFT is poised to implement social cash for work projects ensuring that interventions are not only relevant and temporary but also have sustainable aspects.
One of the main SHiFT's operational frameworks is integrating the principle of centrality of protection while ensuring a high level of community engagement guaranteeing that their actions do not inadvertently exacerbate existing tensions, conflicts or harm. By integrating centrality of protection, peace building and income generation intervention into their approach, SHiFT contributes to a better livelihood for the extremely vulnerable population within the targeted area focusing on women and people with specific needs.
Job Summary
The program aims to provide short-term employment opportunities, contribute to community development, and enhance the employability of participants. The mentor will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting individuals during their participation in the program. The Mentor - Cash for Work Program will be responsible for providing guidance, support, and capacity building to beneficiaries participating in the Cash for Work program. The primary objective of this position is to ensure the effective implementation of the program, enhance the skills and capacities of participants, and contribute to their long-term socio-economic empowerment.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Drive the relationship by scheduling one-on-one and group meetings with individuals youth and women and maintaining an up-to-date records of their plans and progress.
- Create and implement personalized development plans for each participant, addressing specific needs and objectives.
- Understand areas, career goals, and personal objectives, as expectations of the mentoring relationship.
- Take ownership for the individuals’ development and commit to the exchange of information including; ideas, development themes, actions, feedback.
- Train the individuals on specific topics previously defined and planned.
- Follow through on actions discussed with the individuals, gathering feedback and sharing personal learning.
- Respect the individuals’ experiences, ideas, guidance and time management.
- Participate in meetings and trainings provided by the project partners.
Qualifications and Experience
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
- Essential - Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Competencies.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience (previous experience in mentorship is an asset).
- Strong capacity to coordinate with a team.
- Familiarity with the Lebanese economy, market, Labor Market and Social Entrepreneurship.
- Integrity, fairness and impartiality.
- Ability to manage sensitive cases and confidential information.
- Knowledge of the main Lebanese economic sector, Business environment and common practices in Lebanon, and of international guidelines.
- Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.
Required documents
Individual consultants are eligible to submit their applications to this call.
Needed documents for individual consultants:
- CV
- Cover Letter
Inter-Relationships
- Program Officer,
- Program manager,
- Executive Director,
- Finance coordinator,
- Communication officer.
Conditions
- Flexible working hours: depending on the action plan.
- Estimated start date: March 2024
- Length of contract: 6 months
- Mentor - Cash for work
- REQUIRES A COVER LETTER: yes
- Kindly submit your application to the following email address: [email protected]
- Please mention the title in the email subject line.
- Kindly submit your application by February 29, 2024.
How to apply
Please submit your technical and financial proposal to undertake the above activities by sending an email to [email protected]
Individual consultants and companies are both eligible to submit their applications to this call.
The trainer should submit a detailed proposal with the following components:
Needed documents for individual trainers:
Financial number
Portfolio
CV and Cover Letter
Needed documents for companies:
Registration documents
Company profile
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