Field Coordinator

About ANERA American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) advances the well-being of people in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Jordan.   Through partnership and close consultation with local groups and communities, ANERA responds to economic, health and educational needs with sustainable solutions and also delivers humanitarian aid during emergencies. Incorporated in 1968 to help ease the suffering of Palestinian refugees after the Arab-Israeli War of 1967, ANERA is non-political and non-religious and is one of the largest American non-profits working solely in the Middle East for 40 years. ANERA helps local institutions become more self-sufficient and effective in serving their communities.  Every project is planned in consultation with the communities that ultimately benefit – an approach that ensures relevancy and commitment, and secures the long-term viability of the projects.   The position   Position Title   :           Field Coordinator Reports to       :           Health Program Manager Location          :           Nahr El Bared Camp and Akkar Work hours    :           From 8:30AM till 4:00PM Period             :           1 year renewable after evaluation with 3 months’ probation period.   Position Summary: This is a call for applications for an anticipated solid waste management project that would serve as a targeted response to the urgent problem of the waste crisis and the potential health threats that face communities throughout Lebanon. The field coordinator will support the project in ensuring the achievement of desired objectives and results. He/she will follow up on the day-to-day activities of the project and support data collection efforts at the field implementation level based on tools and methods set by ANERA program managers.      Responsibilities The field coordinator will be responsible for carrying out the following: Assist in the situational analysis and assessment of the capacities of solid waste management structures as well as community behavior and practices in the targeted areas. Coordinate the day to day implementation of activities of the intervention. Assist in the organization, logistics and preparations of trainings, community events and awareness campaigns, emphasizing key hygiene promotion messages; Maintain proper and updated monitoring of all field activities with proper documentation of such monitoring activities including list of participants, attendance, questionnaires, pre and posttests; Act as focal point for partners, as well as other relevant stakeholders and Municipalities; Manage and Coordinate local and field visits for project managers or any concerned parties; Submit monthly reports on development of activities, results, challenges and achievements of project as per templates; Perform other tasks as the need arises.   Skills Good computer skills with good command of commonly used software (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, email etc…) Strong oral and written communications skills Strong organizational skills and attention to-detail. Demonstrated program administration experience Dynamic and pro-active with creative problem solving skills, particularly in challenging situations Good interpersonal and networking skills Familiarity with the area of operation (North Lebanon/Akkar) Flexible mobility within the North Lebanon/Akkar area (including Palestinian Camps) Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goal Cultural sensitivity and adaptability   Requirements and Qualifications A degree in the field of social science, Business Administration or any other related field- or equivalent in work experience Three to five (3-5) years of related experience Previous experience with Local or International NGO’s will be an advantage