Early Childhood Development Specialist - Central Bekaa (Upon Donor Validation)

Action against Hunger is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women, and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for Action against Hunger in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security and water and sanitation. 

In Lebanon, the Syrian crisis continues to generate political, social, and economic pressure due to the war in Lebanon and keeps more than 1.5 million refugees in a situation of increasing vulnerability. In this environment of political, economic and social uncertainty, our teams have maintained their high levels of humanitarian response and aid to Lebanon. Likewise, our interventions have been maintained in the Bekaa and northern areas, as well as in the south of the country, with a special focus on working in partnership or in consortium with other organizations and on institutional strengthening of the relationship with both donors. institutional, such as with local authorities and entities.  

WE WORK IN LEBANON AGAINST COVID-19 

• Focusing on Syrian refugee population and Lebanese host communities,  
• mobilization committees, 
• isolation centers,  
• municipalities and service providers. 
• Conducting training for health personnel.  
• Distributing disinfection and dignity kits.  
• Installing latrines for people with specific needs in Aarsal.  
• Carrying out channel cleaning to ensure proper drainage. Distributing water through tanker trucks.

Assess feeding support needs by mothers and caregivers of children under two years of age (20 %)

Provide ECD counseling to mothers and caregivers of children under two years of age, (50 %)

Document and report on all activities conducted on a regular basis details on target, progress, referrals, challenges, and needs (20%)

Conduct referrals (internal and external) based on counseling as expressed by mothers and evaluated by ECD specialist (10 %)

BS/MSc. in nursing, midwifery, or related medical/health field IBCLC or other IYCF certification desirable

Preferable to have completed at least the 20-hour training on Infant and Young Child Feeding (provided by MoPH/UNICEF); knowledge on IYCF in emergencies is a plus, experience in providing ECD, IYCF counselling is a plus as well as experience with clinical care

1 year of experience as lactation specialist/IYCF counselor is a plus

NGO experience is a plus, experience in working with Syrian refugees, vulnerable Lebanese and other refugees is desirable

Action Against Hunger – Lebanon seeks to promote gender equality and is committed to empowering women to participate effectively in their communities, we strongly encourage women to apply.

We Strongly encourage people with disabilities to apply.

ACF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA).