Area Coordinator - North, Jbeil and Keserwan 

We are Tabitha for Relief and Development, and we desire justice, both for people and their communities, so that they flourish. We strive for lasting change for those who live in poverty, are excluded, or are caught in a crisis. We value entrepreneurship and are ready to go off the beaten track. We desire to partner with everyone who shares our mission.

We are looking for an experienced Area Coordinator for North, Jbeil and Keserwan areas who will be responsible for coordinating the implementation activities of the World Food Programme (WFP) funded Lebanon school feeding project.

How to Apply: 

Please send your resume and a cover letter to hr@tabithalb.org by Friday 12 September 2025 the latest. The applicant should clearly specify in the subject of the email the position. Applications that don't follow the guidelines will be disregarded.

Equal employment opportunity:

Tabitha for Relief and Development is an equal opportunity employer where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. We prioritize diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise to strengthen our collective impact and achieve lasting global change. Discrimination of any kind whether based on race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status, or any other protected category is not tolerated.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Project Coordination and Oversight

• Serve as the primary focal point for coordinating and overseeing project activities in assigned areas.
• Ensure daily project implementation aligns with approved proposals by consistently tracking progress and developments.
• Monitor the schedules and performance of field staff to ensure timely and effective delivery of tasks.

Team Support and Capacity Building

• Provide regular guidance, and technical support to project teams.
• Conduct field visits regularly to supervise and evaluate on-the-ground activities.
• Organize and lead periodic staff meetings to assess progress, address challenges, and share updates.
• Deliver training sessions to area monitors, school kitchen coordinators, and other relevant personnel as needed.
• Offer continuous support and training to field staff to ensure smooth and systematic distribution of oil and rice to children’s parents, including accurate data collection and stock management.

Monitoring and Quality Assurance

• Coordinate with area monitors and school coordinators to ensure daily tasks are properly executed.
• Work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) department to ensure effective tracking of data collection (e.g., forecasts, attendance, surveys, and checklists).
• Report food safety and quality concerns to the Food safety Officer and follow up to confirm that corrective actions are taken promptly.

Communication and Reporting

• Maintain internal communication with project coordinators and other departments to ensure collaboration and consistency.
• Submit timely and accurate reports detailing project challenges, accomplishments, and progress, in line with donor requirements and agreements with the project manager.
• Notify the project manager of any major issues or risks that may impact program delivery.

Additional Duties

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the project manager or relevant leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented.
• Skilled in report writing and data analysis.
• Knowledge of food security norms and humanitarian standards.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Diplomatic, flexible, and a dynamic team player.
• Willingness and ability to travel to field locations as needed.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; French is an asset.

Experience

• Previous experience working with NGOs or in the humanitarian sector is a strong advantage.
• Experience in implementing food security programs is desirable.

Working Conditions

• Must possess a valid driving license and have access to a personal vehicle.

Remarks:

• All Tabitha policies, guidelines and checklists are an integral part of this Job Description and must be implemented e.g.
• Policy on Safety and Security
• Guidelines on Prevention of Corruption
• Guideline on PSEA
• Tabitha Code of Conduct and child protection