Field Officer

• Job Title: Field Officer
• Division: Programs Department

Function:

• Operate in the field as assigned by the project coordinator and programs manager.
• Ensure compliance with Utopia’s Code of Conduct. 
• Meet deadlines as required.

Reporting:

• To the project coordinator

Supervising:

• NA

Coordinates:

• With all relevant donors and partners.
• With all program volunteers.
• With concerned parties as assigned by the program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations and implementation of the project’s activities.
• Collaborate with the Project coordinator and partners to ensure efficient implementation of the project’s activities.
• Outreach targeted the community through field visits.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of training, workshops, and other project activities as needed.
• Provide accurate and timely information to beneficiaries and stakeholders about project activities and other matters.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, service providers, and consultants involved in the activities implementation.
• Maintain a continuous and positive relationship with the community, and with the
• Meets with other program staff as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Cooperation and Contact:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers in the target areas for prompt referral, follow up and information sharing.
• In close cooperation with the project manager and program officers, support the identification and development of new program initiatives in Lebanon, including preparing assessments and writing concept notes.
• Schedule and proactively participate in all meetings at the national, regional and district level in coordination with the project manager.
• Assist the project manager on other matters, as and when required.

Qualification:

• Education and Experience:
• Applicant must have a fieldwork background with at least 3 years’ experience of relevant project and/or program management experience in emergency response as well as in a voluntary sector.
• University degree in human rights, social work, migration, international relations, development or related topic.

• Language
• Proficiency in English (read, spoken, and written)
• Proficiency in Arabic (read, spoken, and written)
• French is a plus.

• Skills:
• •  Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.
  •  Ability to provide training and building capacity of staff.
  •  Ability to of managing a team of both Expatriate and National Staff, ideally across different locations.
  • Practical experience in implementing multi-sectoral projects, ideally within the fields of emergency response, protection and livelihoods.
  • Ability to respond flexibly to changing demands routines and procedures; receptive to change.
  • Ability to manage conflicts, prioritize work, and manage reports.
  • Professional fluency in English.
  • Good report writing skills.

• Computer Skills:
• Internet software, E-mail, MS Office, SPSS, Inventory, and Database software.

Work Environment:

While performing his/her duties the Field Officer might be exposed to environmental and physical hazards such as bad weather conditions, long sitting periods, long computer interaction periods, wet and/or humid conditions, precarious equipment and working areas, fumes, miscellaneous weather conditions, lifting heavy items, loud noise, and airborne particles.