Development Coordinator - MADAD

Madad Development coordinator will have the responsibility for the implementation of the youth peacebuilding component under three different municipalities as well as the life skills component in several schools. He / She will be responsible of engaging with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of the implementation as per the project requirements

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining and establishing youth municipal councils in partnership with three different municipalities as per the grant agreement.
• Lead and coordinate the capacity building of the youth groups to deliver the outcomes effectively and keeping them fully engaged during the project implementation.
• Lead the implementation of the youth peacebuilding component as per the project scope, budget and timeframe with close coordinator with the project team.
• Lead the community in implementing the life skills project activities in the assigned communities with support from community volunteers, field interns, Community-Based Organizations, stakeholders, external consultants and World Vision Lebanon staff.
• Monitor the implementation and progress of the life skills and peacebuilding project(s) in the assigned communities according to approved objectives, plan of action and budget by working closely with the Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation unit and the project manager.
• Ensure compliance with WV standards in procurement, financial, monitoring, visibility and reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports (financial and operational) on the proceedings of the project(s) for the assigned communities.
• Build positive and constructive relationships with community members and partners in order to understand their realities and facilitate development processes effectively.
• Strengthen the understanding of community development and ownership and of social sustainability among the stakeholders in the area
• Ensure WV core values and principles are upheld at the project site by all staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• University degree in a field related to community development or social work
• Good understanding of community development concepts and practices
• Knowledge of project planning and implementation
• Solid communication, interpersonal, negotiation and relation management skills and experience
• Proven ability to work effectively and sensibly in cross-cultural settings and complex environments
• Experience in implementing youth projects.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in community development work
• Basic understanding of design, monitoring, and evaluation processes
• Development facilitation skills , including catalyzing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships and networks with individuals, communities and development partners.
• Excellent command of written and oral English and Arabic
• 80% field work and 20% office based
• Flexibility to work in the afternoons and on weekends as per the youth availability
• Driving license is needed