Livelihood Project Assistant

Project’s context:

IRL intended to implement a Sustainable Livelihood project aligned with LCRP to provide a critical contribution goal to Lebanon’s stability by expanding economic opportunities benefiting local economies and the most vulnerable communities and individuals in line with government rules and regulations. The project activities will be aimed to create an employment and income generating opportunities thus enhancing their job skills that mainly fit the market needs on one hand and to be able to run a small business on the other hand.
 
Overall Responsibility about the job:

Project Officer Assistant (POA) will be responsible for assisting and providing support to the Project Officer in daily planning and implementations of “Livelihood Projects” overall Lebanon.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

1. Assist the project officer (PO) in the preparation and arrangements of all activities related to project field implementation.
2. Maintain project records such as databases, reports, and records of decisions.
3. Keep the information of beneficiaries’ files (hardcopy & softcopy) Up to Date.
4. Ensure that all documents related to the project are properly filed and archived
5. Day-to-day follow up with the Project officer.
6. Submitting daily, weekly and monthly updated reports to the Project Officer as per the project requirements and standards.
7. Assist in the planning of online workshops, training, and other project events and activities as needed.
8. Support the organization of networking events/ trainings/ meetings.
9. Carrying out any other tasks assigned by PO.
10. Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods and to remote areas of the projects or any other place directed by PO.
11. Research and obtain further information for incomplete documents.
12. Apply data program techniques and procedures.
13. Generate reports, store completed work in designated locations and perform backup operations.
14. Scan documents and print files, when needed.
15. Keep information confidential and comply with data integrity and security policies.
16. Respond to queries for information and access relevant files.
17. Ensure proper use of office equipment and address any malfunctions.
18. Full Commitment to the principles and values ​​of Islamic Relief Worldwide.

Person Specification

Experience / Education/Skills- Essential               

• 1^st year university in any major
• 1 year experience in emergency and disaster sector, BA sector would be a plus 
• Previous NGO experience is a plus.
• A member or previous member of scout, Lebanese Red Cross, civil defense is preferable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal & technical skills.

Language                                                            

• Fluency in English & Arabic (written and spoken).

IT skills                                                                                

• Proficiency in MS office and the ability to use software necessary for project management and reporting.

General Skills                                                   

• Very Good technical reporting skills.
• Strong planning, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a team.
• High spirit of help and assisting people in need.
• Understanding of a comprehensive approach on disability issues and vulnerability in term of psychosocial consequences
• Ability to propose workable solutions and identify their implications (positive and negative) adapted to the psychosocial and basic needs of beneficiaries

Islamic Relief considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and people at risk to be paramount to the organization. With a zero tolerance approach Islamic Relief have is committed to safeguarding people within our programs and projects from Exploitation and Abuse which also describe standards in behavior expected from the organization, its staff and representatives towards each other and those we serve. Any candidate offered a job with Islamic relief will be expected to sign Islamic Relief Safeguarding Policies and code of conduct alongside to their contract of employment

This job description may change based on the situation in the field. All staff are expected to show high level of flexibility in order to respond to the ever-evolving situation. Furthermore, he/she can be required to perform other related duties as identified by his/her supervisors.