Environmentalist - Community Awareness Trainer - Bekaa

Basmeh & Zeitooneh is a registered Lebanese organization, committed to serving refugees and vulnerable communities in Lebanon, through seven community centers across the country. The organization runs educational, relief, livelihoods, and protection programs, and aims to serve as an inclusive and supportive focal point for the entire community.

Basmeh & Zeitooneh has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and child abuse. Also, fraud, bribery, and corrupt activities.

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Basmeh & Zeitooneh is committed to safeguarding the well-being of children and upholding the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Basmeh & Zeitooneh maintains a zero-tolerance policy on child abuse.

Job Purpose: Basmeh and Zeitooneh is seeking an experienced Environmentalist to join our team and to advocate for the protection of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources through the provision of four awareness sessions targeting Bar Elias community members to foster a culture of environmental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training Development: Design a comprehensive training program to underscore the importance of proper waste disposal and its far-reaching impact on the environment and public health, focusing on sustainable water management, pollution prevention, and canal maintenance.
• Training Delivery: Conduct 4 engaging and interactive training sessions for the community members in Bar Elias, ensuring that they have a thorough understanding of key concepts and best practices.
• Resource Development: Create training materials to support in delivering effective training to the targeted community members.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the project team including the Project Manager and the Field Officer, to align the training objectives with the project goals and the community needs.
• Reporting: Develop one final report highlighting the effectiveness of the training program as per the provision of the 4 training sessions.

Education & Experience:

• Master's degree or higher in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering training programs, preferably in environment sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners, fostering an interactive and supportive learning environment.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills (including training & capacity building).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Creativity and innovation in approaching environmental sustainability.
• Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Good Communication and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Commercial awareness partnered with a creative mind