Requires a Cover Letter?: 
no
Application Submissions Guideline: 

Submit the CV and cover letter to [email protected].

Subject of email should be the position title "Livelihood Project Officer " .

Electronic applications returned to an email address other than the one above will not be considered.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact Person Position: 
HR & Admin Officer
Contact Person Email: 
Description: 

As a member of the Livelihoods team, the Livelihoods Project Officer under the supervision of the LPO will oversee on the implementation of the   Livelihood programmes overall Lebanon, and support programme assessment and design. He/she will ensure that the Livelihood intervention is of the highest technical quality, that monitoring processes are in place, that reporting is high-quality and timely, and that the programme is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place for any changes in local context.

 

Overall Responsibility:

  1. The project Officer will be responsible for the operation management of the project/s he/she is managing under the direct supervision of the LPO.
  2. The project officer is responsible to implement all the program activities based on the project/s objectives and to follow the PCM cycle; planning, organization, implementation monitoring and evaluation.
  3. The project officer is responsible to ensure that all project/s activities are implemented in good quality and quantity as well.
  4. The project officer is responsible to implement case management activities for the project targeted beneficiaries which aim to improve their living conditions.

The project aims to improve the living conditions (Urban and rural Areas) for 50 vulnerable families.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Case Management:
    • Implement the primary case management activity to project targeted beneficiaries.
    • Ensures that risk assessment, case mapping and exit planning is conducted.
    • Ensures a prompt and timely response to beneficiaries determined and identified at ‘high risk’ or ‘urgent action’ through project activities.
    • Promotes, ensures and establishes the beneficiaries as a central actor in case management practices.
    • Ensure that the beneficiaries’ participation is of high level and all the decisions taken are based on the best interest of the beneficiaries.
    • Links the beneficiaries and the community/ies to the resources and networks of assistance.
    • Attends and participates in regular case management meetings.
    • Maintains case management files to a high standard, complete with up-to-date information.
    • Maintains weekly updates for case management data base (soft and hard copy).

 

  • Project management:
    • Responsible for all aspects of the project’s daily management, including logistics, administration, security, community and beneficiaries’ liaison.
    • Regularly review and update the project’s work plan.
    • Ensure the project remains ‘on track’ to achieve the project work plan and objectives.
    • Implement project activities and ensure the good quality and quantity of the project/s outcomes.
    • Identify, facilitate, coordinate and when necessary deliver targeted training to meet project objectives.
    • Providing necessary support to LPO in arranging any meeting/training/seminar/workshop, etc.
    • Willing and able to travel frequently for extended periods to remote areas of the projects or any other place directed by LPO.
  • Reporting:
  • Collects and reports information regarding the overall situation of the beneficiaries in general and the projects targeted beneficiaries.
  • Maintain regular written and oral reporting with IRL LPO.
  • Develop and maintain project records (means of verification) such as monthly reports, attendance sheets, success stories, data base and records of decisions.
  • Regularly report to his/her direct supervisor about any difficulty met in IRL activities implementation.
  • Submitting daily updates, weekly and monthly reports to the LPO on the targets achieved and the progress of the project activities agreed upon in the detailed work plans.
  • Reports any breaches of neutrality, even if not true, to the LPO with a clear analysis and investigation of the breach.
  • Prepare and share coordination meeting minutes and staff meeting minutes with the LPO and all staff involved.
  • Monitoring and evaluation:
    • Regular monitoring of field activities for the successful and smooth implementation of IRL projects.
    • Facilitate and coordinate with IRL monitoring and evaluation officer and enable him/her to reach all documents needed and meet the beneficiaries as required.
  • Staff management:
    • Coordinate weekly meetings with the project staff and/or volunteers under his/her supervision.
  • Logistic, Finance and Administration:
  • Coordinate with the admin, finance and the logistics departments to ensure that the needed means and tools are available for the running of the project.
  • Respect and follow IRL and donor policies/requirements and procedures, ex; procurement, supplier quoting and stock control...
  • Ensure regular liaison and coordination with both the logistic and the finance department following IRL organogram hierarchy.
  • Ensure the adherence to IRL policies and procedures on annual leave applications, sick leave, other leaves, delays in attending work…
  • Ensure regular and punctual follow up of the project’s budget expenditure and forecasts through the AX system all the time.
  • Coordinate with the media department and facilitate their work.
  • Security:
  • Follow and respect the security policy, guides and instructions.
  • Report any security event or incident to the security focal point for any incident that might took place in the working environment all the time.
  • Communication and networking:
  • Works directly in the field with children, families and stakeholders of the project locations he/she is allocated to.
  • Coordinate with IRL focal point in the communities and represents the organization.
  • Attend sector Working Groups and other internal and external meetings as required and needed in coordination with the LPO
  • Supports and assists in the network mapping of resources specific to the locations he/she operates in.
  • Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with the partner organization, donors, politicians, key government officials, civil society groups, religious groups, I/NGOs, CBOs, media outlets, etc.
  • Identify potential partners and discuss the possibility and the level of partnership with the LPO.
  •  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Degree in Economics, Finance, International Relations, Social Sciences, Development studies or similar field.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in emergency and development programs.
  • Experience in managing a team.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Experience in data collection and analysis.
  • Experience in field work and community mobilization; and in training groups of beneficiaries.
  • Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
  • Computer skills.
  • Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours.
  • Availability to travel in country.
  • Recommended knowledge and experience:
  • Entrepreneurship activities.
  • Financial literacy.
  • Vocational training and life skills.
  • IRL policies:
  • Ensures a strict adherence to IRL Child Protection, Safeguarding, Media, and security policies at all times. Report any branch or misconduct he/she might observe and hear to the LPO ASAP.

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.

Expired

NOTE:

Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.

Last modified: 
23 Oct, 2020
Intervention Sector(s):
Relief Services
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
3 Months
Salary
TBC
Salary Range:
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Bachelor Degree in Social Science or any other related field
Experience Requirements:
3 to 5 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beirut
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