Field Coordinator - Zahle

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

General objective:

• The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Head of Mission for a region of a country in which Solidarités International intervenes.
• He/she proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated.
• He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures
• He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly and supervises resource management.
• He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone.
• He/she is the Head of Mission's direct contact and representative.

The main challenges:

• The changing context within the region due to the conflict in the south.
• To manage operations in areas that are new for SI (Hasbaya, Aley and Chouf).

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Follow up on SI’s ongoing projects in the Bekaa, South Lebanon and Mount Lebanon regions and ensure steady progress towards achievement of projects objectives.
• Kick off new projects once proposals are approved.
• Upon acceptance of proposals opening of sub-base in Rachaya/W.Bekaa.
• Ensure SI’s new partners’ capacity building plans are rolled out, and their compliance with SI’s and Donor’s rules and regulations.
• Fundraising for the next projects cycle.

Responsibilities and main activities:

1- Coordination and strategic orientation

• Within his/her intervention zone, monitor and analyze the humanitarian, political, cultural, social and economic context.
• Within his/her intervention zone, propose and develop an operational strategy in line with the association's policies and the population's needs.
• Within his/her intervention zone, propose new operational directions according to how the context develops

2- Relevance and operational quality / operation monitoring

• Ensure the coordination, development, monitoring and evaluation of the programs implemented within his/her intervention zone.
• Ensure that the programs in his/her intervention are relevant and consistent.
• Ensure that the programs in his/her intervention zone are implemented in accordance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarités International's technical requirements and financial donor’s criteria.

3- Resource management

• Propose the human, financial and logistical scale for his/her intervention zone and its organization
• Ensure that financial resources and other means necessary for accomplishing projects in his/her intervention zone are mobilized.
• Guarantee the appropriate use of resources in his/her intervention zone

4- Human resource management

• Build and maintain a team dynamic which enables the objectives of Solidarités International to be      carried out in his/her intervention zone
• Promote the ethics and values of Solidarités International
• Monitor the implementation of Solidarités International's human resources policy and procedures (recruitment, EAP, etc.)
• Monitor the personal and professional stability of Solidarités International employees and ensure that an adequate living and working environment is maintained
• Manage associates placed under his/her direct supervision

5- Security

• Responsibility for the security of teams and property in his/her assigned zone, under the HoM's supervision
• Monitor and analyze the security situation and ensure it is understood by teams
• Ensure that all new arrivals in his/her intervention zone are given a geopolitical and security briefing
• Under the supervision of the Head of Mission, ensure that all documents and procedures relating to security are updated regularly
• Ensure that all security rules and procedures are respected in his/her intervention zone
• Ensure that a permanent security monitoring system is set up
• Ensure the immediate management of any security incidents occurring in his/her intervention zone and immediately notify the HoM.

6- Financial backer relations / search for funding

•  Monitor and analyze financial donor strategies in his/her intervention zone
• Participate, at the request of the HoM, in the search for funding and ensure the financial stability of the organization and the programs implemented in his/her intervention zone
• Strengthen relations between Solidarités International and donor representatives in his/her intervention zone.

7- Internal and external communication

• Ensure that documents produced in his/her intervention zone meet deadlines and quality standards
• Ensure that all internal reporting respects the standard formats and procedures
• Organise regular coordination meetings
• Ensure that key operational information circulates properly, in his/her intervention zone and between the bases and the country coordination

8- Representation

• Be the official representative of Solidarités International in his/her intervention zone for aid workers, administrative, political and local authorities, civil society and the media
• Be an active participant in humanitarian forums and relevant coordination meetings

Reporting/Communication

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager: Country Director

Line Report(s): Admin Manager, Logistics manager, Security and Safety Manager, MEAL Manager, IM Manager, WASH and Infra PM and FSAL PM

Functional Manager: N/A

Functional Report(s): N/A

PROFILE NEEDED

Studies: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector with 3 years in similar position

Language: Fluence in English and Arabic is required, French is an asset

IT: High proficiency in Office, Office 365

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post:  3,090 USD as basic salary

Vacation: 1.75 paid leave per month

Social and medical cover