Field Assistant

CARE is a leading relief and development non-governmental organization fighting global poverty. Established in 1946, it is now a confederation composed of 14 members and 4 affiliates. In 2016, CARE worked in 84 countries around the world, supporting development and humanitarian aid projects to reach more than 83 million people. While CARE is a large international organization with more than 11,000 employees worldwide, we have a strong local presence: 95% of our staff are nationals of the countries where our programs are run.

CARE is implementing a capacity-building and livelihood community-based agriculture project that seeks to address critical capacity gaps along targeted value chains at both the individual, communal and institutional levels This position is responsible for the outreach, implementation, follow up, and quality maintenance for the Agricultural Training activities, GHP/GMP, Food processing trainings, and GMP according to donor’s request with the support of the team

Responsibility: Project Implementation & Field work

• Support the training and guidance of partner organizations in North and South Lebanon.
• Act as a liaison with partner organizations, NGOs, and community focal points to facilitate communication and support the implementation of projects.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to partner locations to ensure quality implementation and provide support when needed.
• Develop, update and follow up on a detailed work plan in line with donor agreement and in agreement with the CARE Project Manager, ensuring that the plan is properly communicated to and implemented by partner organizations.
• Oversee the collection and maintenance of data by partner organizations for statistical purposes, ensuring adherence to the organization's confidentiality/privacy policy.
• Assist in organizing, preparing, and running meetings, workshops, and conferences with partner organizations. Attend these meetings and draft minutes for record keeping.
• Assist in the filing, archiving and retrieving of project documents when needed.
• Assist in gathering monitoring data from partners to compile project reports.
• Conduct himself/herself professionally, maintaining strong relationships with partners and upholding the reputation and humanitarian mission of CARE.
• Perform any other tasks as required by the organization or the supervisor.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED BY LINE MANAGER

5. Qualifications / special skills or knowledge

a. Skills & knowledge:

• Experience in in Field work and databases.
• Extensive knowledge in Livelihoods Sector
• Extensive experience interacting with and relating to gender professionals and international stakeholders at senior level.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong internal relationships and networks.
• Motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative and international environment

b. Experience:

At least   3-5  years of relevant experience, especially at NGOs, academic organizations, standard-setting bodies, public agencies focused on data collection and analysis

c. Academic background: 

Bachelor’s degree in one or several of the following areas: Business

4. Languages: English and/ or Arabic are the working language of CARE International in Lebanon.

11. of other languages is an asset.

6. Other contract elements

Advanced Excel knowledge

PSEA and Save Guarding Child policy

CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.