Livelihood Assistant (Beirut)

ROLE PURPOSE: (this role is dependent on funding) Since the outbreak of violence in Syria in the spring of 2011, the number of Syrians crossing to Lebanon continues to increase. The influx of Syrians has created labour competition, decreasing daily wages and reducing the number of days work each household is able to access. This has resulted in less purchasing power for both Syrians and Lebanese families. Additionally, rent, food and some non-food prices (especially fuel) have increased as a result of border closures. The combination of decreased income and increased cost of essential expenditure is causing many households to engage in negative coping strategies, such as sending children to work, depleting assets and savings, and taking debt. While delivering humanitarian assistance programs to address these needs, Save the Children is also focused on supporting the local economy. Border closures have interrupted the supply of Syrian goods, but alternative trade routes have been identified and Lebanese equivalents are available. As markets continue to function and traders struggle with decreased purchasing power in communities, Save the Children is using cash and vouchers as a mechanism for assistance.  In addition, Save the Children is developing a longer-term strategy, which includes supporting livelihoods. Cash-for-work, vocational trainings and small business development are all activities to be implemented. Save the Children is scaling up its emergency response in Food Security in Beirut and Bekaa and seeks assistants for each base to ensure smooth implementation of activities.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Contribute to the      registration and verification of beneficiaries by collecting appropriate      data Work closely with colleagues      from other sectors on activities focused on youth, and that can be tied into      the activities under the traineeship and apprenticeship programs Contribute to the monitoring      and evaluation of activities by collecting appropriate data from selected      beneficiaries and hosting organizations and businesses using pre-made      questionnaires Conduct household      interviews and focus group discussions to collect information, as needed Act as a liaison between      communities and the Save the Children office; maintain good relationships      with beneficiaries and local leaders/authorities; and report any identified      issues to the Livelihoods Officer Conduct trainings and      sensitization sessions for youth beneficiaries and the community Follow up closely with      hosting organizations of youth humanitarian trainees and SME owners Contribute to data entry,      as needed Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE   Degree in Economics, Business      Management, International Relations, Development studies or similar field Minimum 1 year of experience in development programs, preferably working in livelihoods programming Experience in field      work and community mobilization Experience in      monitoring and close follow up with beneficiaries and hosting community Experience in      conducting training and sensitization sessions for communities and      beneficiaries Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and      English Computer skills      (especially Excel) Strength in interpersonal, communication and      presentation skills Flexibility      and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work      in insecure environment Available to travel in      country   Recommended knowledge and experience: Familiarity with      refugee communities in country of operation Familiarity with the Beirut or Bekaa region