Job Coach

The René Moawad Foundation has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

The René Moawad Foundation (RMF) is seeking a “Job Coach” for a new topped-up project in T5.

Tasks:

• Identify potential beneficiaries to benefit from internship opportunities
• Engage with employers to secure sufficient and realistic internship opportunities for the project beneficiaries.
• Understand the concept of job brokering and be able to negotiate job descriptions that meet employer needs and match to the skills and abilities of internees.
• Support interns to be successful in their employment, provide an appropriate level of support and guidance in the work place as agreed by the project team.
• Implement support plans which will enable the interns to become competent in work and related skills.
• Keep accurate records of job coaching support provided.
• Document success stories
• Submit weekly reports
• Capture photos
• Follow on the performance of the interns  
• Other tasks as directed by the project coordinator

Functional Competencies:

• 2-3 years of experience in job coaching
• A post-graduate degree or equivalent bachelor degree
• Strong experience in donors –funded projects.
• Experience in working with partners
• Experience reporting on project activities (required) as well as research and data collection (desired)
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic; French is a plus.
• Excellent reporting, communication and interpersonal skills

RMF is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• RMF considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.