Localization Project Officer

Background

ACTED is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in France with global operations in Central and South Asia, Europe, Middle-East and Africa. ACTED has been active in Lebanon since 2006 operating mainly in the North and Beirut and Mount Lebanon governorates of Lebanon. ACTED has recently launched a program through Dutch funding supporting livelihoods through Social Development Centers and supporting local enterprises in consortium with 3 other international NGOs.

Responsibilities

5. Service Mapping & Community mobilization
   • Inform key stakeholders about the project;
   • Lead on the implementation of the outreach strategy;
   • Conduct interviews with key enterprises, business stakeholders and CSO’s;
   • Conduct phone interviews for beneficiary selection;
6. Supporting in the implementation of the project activities:
   • Oversee and support the implementation of training activities;
   • Support in the TOR preparation for the trainings
   • Support in procurement of materials where needed
   • Collect attendance sheets;
   • Coordinate with partners
   • Record monthly results and report back to the project manager
7. Reporting and documentation
   • Ensure proper filing of attendance sheets and project documents;
   • Follow up on all paper work and reporting needed from the field;
   • Conduct phone calls and follow up with beneficiaries, if necessary;   
   • Collect case studies and success stories according to ACTED guidelines.
8. Accountability to Communities and Beneficiaries

The Localization Officer is responsible for ensuring that all relations with the communities we work are conducted in a respectful and consultative manner.  Due attention must be paid to ensuring that communities are adequately consulted and informed about ACTED program objectives, activities, beneficiary selection criteria, methodologies as well as complaints and referral mechanisms.  This is the responsibility of every ACTED staff member.

Requirements:

• • University degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Business, etc.
  • Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail;
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
  • INGO and/or UN experience in similar position preferred;
  • Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well;