Field Officer - Engaging Communities In Tackling Security Challenges

Project: Engaging communities in tackling security challenges The deteriorating security situation since the start of the Syrian crisis was accelerated by the last events in Arsal when the Lebanese Army was involved in a direct confrontation with members of terrorist organizations and where the Army suffered heavy causalities and many soldiers remain abducted. As a result, the pre-existing tensions are heightening and the protection of Syrian refugees is more at risk than ever. This situation raises huge challenges to civil society organizations and the Lebanese government and has a very negative impact on the human rights situation in the country. The human rights narrative is not well received among the Lebanese community and is considered a tool that is exploited by the Syrian refugees to benefit more than the host communities. Therefore, ALEF considers that a right based approach to the Syrian refugee crisis is key to preventing further polarization and laying the ground for solutions. Furthermore, ALEF considers that this crisis should not be limited to a technical debate/discussion among key experts in this domain: rather serious work should focus on changing the perceptions of the Lebanese community towards the Syrian refugees’ role in the worsening security situation and on involving the refugees in finding a common ground as well as a right based solutions to the problem. Under the guidance and supervision of Project Coordinator, the Field Officer will support the project implementation related to coordination with partners in the field.   Position Summary: Assists, under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, in the field and administrative work  of the project within the guidelines stipulated in the agreement between ALEF and the donors   - Duties and Responsibilities To support the overall projects’ management: implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. To assist in gathering information and responding to inquiries inside and outside the project To maintain calendar of project activities including travel and visiting schedules, staff and other meetings and reminds the team of upcoming events To prepare agenda, take meeting notes, etc. To conduct field visits as required by the project’s schedule. To discuss findings and recommendations arising from the field To assist with preparation of Projects presentations and other PR activities To set up and maintain project files, electronic files, project Library and other resources To maintain and organize the projects’ folders filing system To provide administrative and when necessary logistics support to projects’ activities, and assist in organizing training sessions, workshops, conferences. To perform any other responsibility that is requested and that is aligned with the position and project’s scope.   - General Qualifications Relevant university degree or equivalent experience in similar projects Good knowledge in Human Rights field and refugee rights Proficiency in MS Office skills Knowledge of local laws and regulations Good organizational skills Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English Strong communication skills – written and verbal Able to work under pressure and in emergency situations Team player Motivated