Field Coordinator - Strengthening Resilience Project

Job Description                                                                                        Job Title Field Coordinator - Strengthening Resilience Project Directorate or Region MENA Department/Country Programmes and Partnerships, Lebanon Location of post Tripoli, Lebanon Pay Band G Reports to Director, Programmes and Partnerships Duration of job 8 months   Purpose of job To support in  the implementation and quality assurance of the Strengthening Resilience project- research and community component  by working with partners, stakeholders , consultants and youth in Lebanon specifically in Tripoli  and from the UK to meet the British Council’s strategic objectives.  .   Context and environment The British Council has been in Lebanon since 1946.  As the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, we build on the British Council’s respected and trusted reputation by responding to and developing new opportunities with government and key stakeholders across the public, private and NGO sectors.  We employ 50 staff, including regional and Syria-directorate colleagues and our portfolio spans our main sectors of English, Education, Society and Arts.    Strengthening Resilience in MENA is a pilot project funded through the EU’s Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace. This pilot project will provide an immediate and short-term response that combines targeted youth programming and strategic communication campaigns, adapted to local contexts and in order to generate learning on how to address the problem of radicalisation in different contexts.  Activity will include the following: Research into youth vulnerabilities  Capacity Building in Strategic Communications & Campaigns (Civil Society) Capacity Building in Strategic Communications & Campaigns (Government) Youth programming at community level (targeted in Tripoli) The Strengthening Resilience project’s community component will be implemented in Tripoli.  The Focus will be to support youth to develop resilience through sport in partnering with active communities network and collaboration with local civil societies, NGO working in Tripoli, municipality and Ministry of Youth and Sport   Implementing Partners  For the community component: civil society organisations, NGO, INGO working in Tripoli, municipality and Ministry of Youth and Sport.   The post holder will be based in Tripoli (partner location/venue to be confirmed) and will work closely with the British Council team in Beirut, mainly the Director of Programmes and Partnerships and Project Co-ordinators.  S/he is required to demonstrate excellent relationship building for influence, community development project skills.   Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:   Project implementation & quality assurance Manage the delivery of the Strengthening Resilience project research and community component, ensuring delivery to the agreed objectives, budget, quality and schedule, in accordance with the mandates and project definitions agreed with the client. Encourage an understanding of and sensitivity to youth  development and youth vulnerability factors among community members and partners. Build the capacity of community partners and volunteers to facilitate and manage development plans focused on youth resilience. Work with social groups to support, monitor, and evaluate on going activities. Facilitate relationship building and strengthen relationships and partnerships between existing groups in the community. Ensure that technical specialists researcher and experts in youth resilience and other support staff (finance and procurement) are integrated into the programme effectively. Re-assess situations and making on-going adjustments to programme plans and management. Analysis & reporting: provide regular updates on project progress against a range of criteria, as required by the client and in accordance with agreed British Council reporting protocols. Identify opportunities for improvements to procedures and ways of working, based upon issues and situations experienced on the project. Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager to ensure that: British Council brand standards are upheld, effective marketing and communications plans are created and implemented, and that impact/ Key Performance Indicators are measured throughout. Use and clear understanding of computer system based tools (including SAP) for reporting and management information extraction.   Financial and resource management Follow up on budgets for the Tripoli component and actively manage finances in line with British Council standards and processes. Identify and control project risks: adhere to BC Project Management methodologies and defined qualitative standards while delivering the project, to ensure quality and effective risk management are maintained at all times. Ensure effective financial management and procedure follow up by CSOs.   Research-Monitoring and evaluation plan and organise the researcher visit to the community Identify and engage with key stakeholders. Organise focus groups: support in the facilitation of meetings and focus groups (translation, notes taking, reporting etc…) Collect and analyse data.   Key relationships: Internal: Director Programmes & Partnerships, Assistant Director, Programmes and Partnerships, Project Coordinators Business support/security team British Council local, regional and UK programmes teams British Council cross-departmental teams (Marketing and Communications, Finance) Country Director External CSOs, NGOs and INGOs working in Tripoli area Municipalities in Tripoli; Ministry of Youth and Sport Companies/organisations/NGOs providing sports /sports for development or working with youth in Tripoli area Local and international NGOs working with youth Donors and agencies including UN agencies Media   Other important features or requirements of the job (e.g. travel, unsocial/evening hours, restrictions on employment etc.) Working hours are variable according to events and can include evenings and occasional weekends.  The role includes representing the British Council at external events where appropriate.  On certain days it may be necessary to work longer hours to cater for key deadlines. Please specify any passport/visa and/or nationality requirement. Post holder must be eligible to work in Lebanon and must have a good knowledge of Tripoli. Preferably to be from Tripoli area Please indicate if any security or legal checks are required for this role. In line with local legislation and need close coordination with security team           Person Specification     Essential Desirable   Assessment stage Behaviours Being Accountable (more demanding):  putting the needs of the team or British Council ahead of my own   Connecting with others (more demanding):  actively appreciating the needs and concerns of myself and others.   Working Together (more demanding): establish a genuinely common goal with others.   Interview   Creating Shared Purpose (essential): communicating and engaging picture of how we can work together.   Making it happen (more demanding): challenging myself and others to deliver and measure better results.   Shaping the Future (Essential); looking for ways in which we can do things better     Skills and Knowledge Planning and organising level 2 - plans ahead: Organises own work over weeks and months, or plans ahead for others, taking account of priorities and the impact on other people.   Managing Finance and Resources level 3: Supports budget management - Monitors and controls an agreed budget within a defined area, producing reports and analyses and contributing to planning.   Managing projects level 3 – leads smaller projects: Analyses requirements with the sponsor/stakeholders, defining the specification, planning, revising, implementing and evaluating on small-to-medium scale.   Managing Risk level 2 - supports a risk management culture: has track record of identifying and highlighting risks and suggesting mitigating actions.   Using technology level 2 - Operates as an advanced user: Works as an advanced practitioner in the use of office software and/or British Council standard and social media platforms and trains or coaches others in their use.   Written and spoken English (C1 Level) Fluent in written and spoken Arabic Knowledge of the donor and partner sectors within Lebanon                                                   Shortlisting/ Interview           Shortlisting/ interview             Shortlisting/ interview           Shortlisting/ interview         Shortlisting/ interview         Interview and test (if no certificate can be provided)   Experience Experience in community development, working with youth, working in divided communities and in Tripoli       Shortlisting Qualifications University degree in related area: Community development, Social sciences, Business management, Administration, non-profit Management.  Or professional qualification Project Management qualifications Shortlisting