"Field Coordinator"-Kobayat (National Contract)

WeWorld-GVC has been working in Lebanon since 2006 and is now supporting vulnerable populations through emergency WASH, shelter, basic assistance and protection interventions as well as Water Governance and Local Economic Development programs aiming at increasing the resilience of the concerned communities, in the Bekaa Valley and Akkar.

Duty station: Kobayat, Lebanon; daily visits within field area

Reporting to: Project Manager

Managing: Field Workers (4) 

Contract dates: July 2022 to March 2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution (50%)

• Prepare detailed workplans in-line with the project’s overall workplan;
• In coordination with the Logistic Department, organize and supervise the timely and quality execution of all project activities, ensuring their compliance with agreed objectives and established SOPs and guidelines;
• Conduct regular field visits to follow up and provide support as needed;
• Supervise the collection of quantitative and qualitative data and their submission to relevant platforms;
• Regularly report to the Project Manager on activities’ progress, and ensure that all supporting documentation (handovers, attendance sheets, photos, etc.) is properly archived;
• Support regular monitoring and evaluation exercises conducted by the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) department.

Team Management (35%)

• Support the PM in ensuring staffing in the field is appropriate to the project needs (participating in recruitment processes, monitoring absences and approving staff leave);
• In coordination with PM and HR department, ensure proper induction of new staff, and, in general, mastering of Humanitarian principles and Guidelines by all team members;
• Provide support and advice to field staff, ensuring clarity over project plans and priorities and establishing and maintaining a collaborative and high performing team and a good working environment, including preventing and managing interpersonal conflicts across the team;
• Ensure that staff have clearly defined objectives, understand their responsibilities, and receive meaningful feedback on their performance;
• In coordination with the Project Manager and HR department, identify capacity building needs and develop training plans for project’ staff;

Communication, coordination and representation (15%)

• Lead internal and external coordination meetings for the purpose of the project;
• Represent We World GVC at relevant public, coordination, and representation meetings involving local stakeholders;
• Maintain active coordination with relevant actors’ field teams and ensure deconfliction;
• Prepare visits for donor, HQ, and partner representatives.

Other tasks: Any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager and relevant to the position and competences of the incumbent.

REQUIREMENTS

Work Experience

• Minimum 4-year experience with international NGOs or equivalent in humanitarian assistance programs;
• Proven experience with standard logistic, HR procedures and team management;
• Previous experience in Akkar

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, staff management and leadership skills;
• Good communication skills, in written and spoken, adapted to different levels;
• Proven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and perform under stress conditions;
• Flexibility and capacity to adjust to changes and new requirements;
• Capacity to work autonomously and in problem prevention/resolution;
• Experience in conflict resolution and negotiation/mediation;
• Integrity in line with the NGO values and ethical standards;

Languages: Arabic (Native speaker) and English (Professional use, written and spoken)

Computer Skills: Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite