Call for Mentor On-The-Job

Job Summary

The Mentor is expected to support and encourage the professional development of the trainee, as well as provide active guidance before, during and after the On-The-Job training. The mentor should assist with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources.

Main tasks and Responsibilities

• Drive the relationship; scheduling time to meet with the Trainee and maintaining an up-to-date record of their plan and progress.
• Work proactively with the Trainee to assess their areas of strength, development
• areas, career goals and personal objectives and expectations of the mentoring
• relationship
• Take ownership for the Trainee development and committing to the exchange of information including; ideas, development themes, actions, feedback
• Train the Trainee on specific topics previously defined and planned.
• Conduct few visits to the house of Trainee to assess closely their situation.
• Follow through on actions discussed with the Trainee, gathering feedback and sharing personal learning.
• Respect the Trainee experience, ideas, guidance and time
• Organize and execute Spot checks to monitor the attendance, punctuality and progress of the Trainee
• Maintain good relationship and communication with the Trainee, the hosting entity (MSME) and the organization.
• Participate in the meetings and trainings provided by the project partners.
• Maintain confidentiality of Trainee, the hosting entity and the organization.
• Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Essential - Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Competencies
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2 years of work experience (previous experience in mentorship is an asset).
• Strong capacity to coordinate with a team.
• Familiarity with the Lebanese economy, market, Labor Market and Social Entrepreneurship.
• Integrity, fairness and impartiality.
• Ability to manage sensitive cases and confidential information.
• Knowledge of the main Lebanese economic sector, Business environment and common practices in Lebanon, and of international guidelines.
• Knowledge of the socio-economic circumstances in urban Tripoli.
• Extensive knowledge of the business environment in Tripoli and T5 area and demonstrated experience in field work.                                                 
• Demonstrable understanding of the gendered dynamics of labor relations, and linkages to decent work
• Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.                                                                         
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.

Inter-relationships

• Community Mobilizer,
• Program manager,
• Executive Director,
• Finance coordinator,
• Communication officer.

Conditions

• Flexible working hours: depending on the action plan.
• Estimated start date: June 2023
• Length of contract: 6 months