Livelihood Field Coordinator

Job purpose:

The Livelihood Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of program and operations’ activities, in adherence to logistics, human resource, administration, and security procedures. At the municipal and governorate level, the Field Coordinator represents Cesvi to relevant stakeholders. The Livelihood Field Coordinator provides general support in his/her field of expertise and serves as focal point during program planning and reporting of the indicated projects. The Field Coordinator reports to the Livelihood Program Manager. 

Duties/responsibilities:

Main tasks:

• Plan, monitor and report on skills training and livelihood support project components (Market Based Skills Training; Apprenticeships; Business support) in close coordination with Livelihood Program Manager across project sites;
• Ensure technical guidance and coordinate timely operation of livelihood-related activities;
• Support the logistics and ensure the daily follow up on project’s activities on the field;
• Ensure the effective use of the available resources for livelihood-related  activities;
• Build strong relationship with local authorities, local partners and target groups and represent Cesvi before the partners and other stakeholders when required;
• Engage in the beneficiary selection process in collaboration with the local partners and under the guidance of the Livelihood Program Manager;
• Ensure follow up with project partners, monitoring of attendance and performance to ensure that activities are delivered according to the project’s objectives and in compliance with Cesvi and donor’s regulations;
• Participate in coordination meetings when required and prepare minutes of meetings;
• Make field arrangements for planned visits to project locations;
• Conduct needs assessment and analysis and enter data on databases;
• Inform on and document the anomalies and the challenges carried out during the implementation phase of the program;
• Regularly travel to field sites and centres to ensure activities are on-track and oversee training centers and/or training providers' daily activities in accordance with agreed work plans;
• Identify and provide inputs on opportunities and constraints to expand livelihoods activities;
• Any other assignments related to the position.

Required Competencies

Degree in Social Sciences, Business development or other related field;

At least 2 years previous field experience in a humanitarian or development NGO;

Experience working with employability promotion programmes, labor market studies and business development;

Experience in the organization of Technical and Vocational Education and Training;

Experience working with private sector;

Excellent analytical skills, with proven ability to create and utilize qualitative and quantitative analyses in organizational planning;

Strong report writing skills and demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members;

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;

Excellent IT skills (MS Office);

Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment;

Ability to work under pressure;

Strong humanitarian commitment and ethical values;

Must have a valid driver's license and Lebanese nationality;

Desirable competencies

Preferable experience in a similar role; previous experience working in Saida a plus

Preferable experience working in Green Building/energy efficiency projects.