Field Coordinator (2)

The Rene Moawad Foundation is seeking 2 field coordinators for its new project entitled "Pillar II - Upscaling Shelter, Food Security, Protection, and GBV services to extremely vulnerable individuals in North-Lebanon and Akkar", supported by OCHA Lebanon through Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF). 

The project is one year project and it aims to contribute in upscaling multi-sectoral humanitarian response for extremely vulnerable households in targeted localities in Akkar and North-Lebanon.

Position summary 

 This position requires a highly motivated and competent individual committed to succeeding in delivering the tasks of the project. The role is focused on monitoring and supervising the day-to-day field operations of the project implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities 

•  ​​​​​​​Lead project condition assessments and evaluations including identifying problems and proposing alternatives.
• Check project specifications, data management, spreadsheets and databases, maps, drawings and other supporting documents (legal clearances and/or permits) when needed.
• Validate term of reference, technical drawings, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) specifications for infrastructure projects.
• Build and maintain healthy relationships with local actors covered in the project (municipality and WE staff, Host communities, Refugees…)
• Monitor projects construction’s related activities and ensure its delivery within time.
• Standardize forms to be used for site inspection, design and meetings.
• Supervise, monitor and finalize all construction plans including, work plans, shop drawings, tender documents and procurement plan (where applicable)
• Provide technical expertise on the project’s operations related mainly to project activities.  
• Coordinate works with the local authorities, the targeted Municipalities, union of municipalities and the North Lebanon Water Establishment.
• Ensure the ability to implement flexible tasks.
• Manage the logistics of all outreach related activities and venues.
• Participate in the task force groups and coordination meetings as needed.

Qualifications 

•  ​​​​​​​2 to 3 years of experience in engineering and infrastructure works.
• Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate diploma in the following: Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering, preferable specialized in water, sanitation, renewable energy.
• Previous experience working in water, sanitation, health, renewable energy and waste management projects.
• Previous experience in design, planning, implementation and quality assurance.
• High Skills in working on essential construction (Civil, Electrical or Mechanical) projects, including relevant softwares.
• Ability to review and write reports.
• Ability to manage data effectively.
• Ability to cope and work under pressure.
• Good coordination skills and proven experience in working with external stakeholders, i.e. water establishments, municipalities, …
• Familiarity with local NGOs programs.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate to large audiences.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in person, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.        
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, and able to problem solve and engage others as needed.
• Strong computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office software (AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Be flexible with working hours’ schedule when needed.