Project Officer and Trainer

In          Project Overview:

CARE project (Comprehensive Assistance for Resilience and Empowerment) is a humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting displaced populations, with a particular focus on empowering youth and addressing the needs of pregnant women. The project seeks to enhance resilience by providing comprehensive services, including awareness sessions, and skill-building activities tailored to the unique challenges faced by these vulnerable groups. By fostering empowerment and promoting self-reliance, CARE aims to improve the overall well-being of both displaced individuals and host communities while preserving their dignity and strengthening their ability to rebuild their lives as well we enhancing synergy and social cohesion. 

  General Information about Venture Association: The Venture Association in North Lebanon announces its need for a Project Officer and Trainer. To work within the project “CARE project (Comprehensive Assistance for Resilience and Empowerment)”- Funded by NEAR

• NGO Address:  North Lebanon
• Duty Station/Location: North Lebanon
• Working Days: Full-time, 5 days a week

Purpose of the Role

The Project Officer and Trainer will be responsible for coordinating and implementing project activities to ensure alignment with the project's objectives while supporting monitoring and evaluation processes. This role involves liaising with stakeholders, managing resources, and contributing to the overall success of the project. Additionally, the Project Officer and Trainer will design and deliver entrepreneurship training sessions, support participants in developing entrepreneurial skills, and provide capacity building and mentorship to enhance their capabilities. The position also includes ensuring the successful implementation of activities and contributing to comprehensive project monitoring and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination and Planning

• Participate in project coordination meetings and contribute to activity planning and scheduling.
• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator to ensure alignment with the project’s objectives and timelines.
• Assist in developing detailed work plans and strategies to achieve project goals.

Outreach and Community Engagement

• Conduct outreach activities to raise awareness about the project and recruit participants.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, stakeholders, and partners to facilitate project activities.

Entrepreneurship Training

• Develop and deliver group training sessions focused on entrepreneurship and business skills.
• Mentor participants to enhance their entrepreneurial capabilities and provide tailored guidance.
• Adapt training materials to suit the participants’ needs and learning levels.

Purchasing Grants and Resource Management

• Support the procurement of grants and other project resources in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Manage the distribution of materials to beneficiaries and ensure accountability.

Field Visits and Monitoring

• Conduct follow-up visits in the field to monitor project progress and provide on-site support.
• Collect, analyze, and document data during monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Perform data entry and prepare comprehensive reports on project outcomes and impacts.

Documentation and Archiving

• Maintain accurate records of all project activities, including training sessions, outreach efforts, and participant feedback.
• Archive documentation systematically to ensure easy access and reference for future needs.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Experience:
  • At least 2 years of experience in project coordination and/or training.
  • Experience in delivering entrepreneurship training is an advantage.

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of data collection, entry, and analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with project management tools is a plus.

• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.

• Languages: Proficiency in English and Arabic is required.

Key Deliverables

• Successfully implement entrepreneurship training sessions for all assigned groups.
• Conduct follow-up field visits
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and archives for all project activities.
• Submit timely and comprehensive progress and monitoring reports.
• Ensure effective outreach and community engagement to meet project participation targets.

Reference check:                                                                                                                  

Recruitment is subjected to reference check with positive results officially, qualifications and ethically.

Please fill out the application form:

https://forms.gle/mmvA2EMq5tLqxoWa9

Note: Only the application through the link will be considered for screening and shortlisting.