Field Coordinator

Terms of Reference Field Coordinator    Context: The Field Coordinator will be in charge of activities in the project “Protection and promotion of women’s right, and women’s social and economic empowerment “funded by European Union and to be implemented in partnership with René Moawad Foundation, DOT, CFUWI and FTL. The project aims to empower women in Akkar and Donnieh regions through facilitating access to existing services instrumental for increasing their participation in economic growth and their understanding of women’s economic rights. Through a series of trainings, workshops and events, the project seeks to empower women community activists, members of women committees and cooperatives as well as owners and managers of SME’s, with knowledge and skills in ICT (Information & communication technology) and develop women’s cooperative and women’s small businesses management skills. In addition, the project seeks to raise women’s awareness on gender issues and increase their access to economic rights. In close coordination with the Technical Advisors and under the supervision of Mada’s program director, the Field officer will be in charge of coordinating the implementation of project activities in 8 villages of Akkar.   The overall responsibilities: Coordinate project activities at the field level, ensuring quality implementation and achievements of results. Identify women in the concerned villages, following a preset selection criteria to follow a training of trainers in ICT, gender mainstreaming and women’s economic rights. Identify and mobilize women members of committees, cooperatives and small businesses to participate in trainings on ICT, gender mainstreaming and women’s economic rights. Prepare all logistical matters related to trainings and meetings. Establish and maintain positive working relations with municipalities and relevant stakeholders in community to ensure cooperation and success of project implementation. Participate in the identification process of small grants beneficiaries. Assist in the follow-up on small grant implementation. Purchase of items needed for project implementation following donor’s financial requirements. Monitor project activities and prepare timely field progress reports. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and final progress reports (financial and operational). Keep accurate recording and archiving of all activities, including financial records, data, pictures, attendance sheets, activity reports, correspondence, etc... Identify shortfalls and obstacles in the implementation of planned activities that would require immediate action and propose relevant recommendations and corrective measures.   Experience required: A bachelor degree in project management, development or social studies or any other related field. Experience in project management preferable with NGO background. Experience in community mobilization in a deprived context. Good knowledge of the area/region and its local customs. Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. Ability to plan and prioritize own workload. Strong monitoring and reporting skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computers: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet. Languages: Arabic, English and/or French. Driving licence.