Programme Officer Lebanon, Livelihood/Relief - Caritas Switzerland

Purpose

This position aims at contributing to the effective implementation of CACH’s program in Lebanon, focusing on the livelihood sector. Core aspects of the position related to supporting the Programme Manager and the local implementing partners in all aspects of project cycle management, as well as the setting up of new livelihoods projects with a focus on project development, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and providing technical assistance to partners. Additional duties range from assisting the Programme Manager in administrative tasks to liaising with partners, other organizations working in a similar field, and with related donors and other stakeholders.

Although a full staff of and reporting to CACH, he/she will work under the umbrella of Caritas Lebanon. He/she will be based at CACH’s regional office in Beirut, Lebanon, with travels within Lebanon.

Key Responsibilities

1) Project set-up and implementation

1. Assist in tasks related to setting up new projects in Lebanon. This includes drafting of implementation plans, facilitating inception workshops, and assisting the local partner(s) in the effective start-up of projects.
2. Assist local partners in preparing regular work plans.
3. Contribute to timely and accurate implementation of the project activities with supporting documentation and provide problem-solving solutions and actions in collaboration with implementing partners where needed.
4. Support the partners in high quality and timely internal reporting
5. Compile on-time reports for assigned projects in line with donor requirements and internal CACH regulations and in accordance with reporting schedule; submit reports to the supervisor.
6. Promote CACH experiences in the fields of Livelihoods.
7. Carry out other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

2) Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

7. Conduct regular project visits within Lebanon to monitor progress and quality of activities and provide structured feedback.
8. Tracking assigned project progress, status, and implementation quality (including field trips as necessary) based on the project work plans.
9. Ensure CACH M&E regulations are adhered to.
10. Assist in preparing new tools and templates and revise existing ones related to ensuring high standards of M&E (e.g. progress, quality, relevance, and impact monitoring) in cooperation with the managers.
11. Assist in the provision of the necessary training to local staff and implementing partners on M&E and related tools and templates
12. Assist in preparing M&E plans and assist local implementing partners in setting up M&E structures.
13. Assist in the identification of best practices and map lessons learned; formulate and share lessons learned and best practices with the supervisor.
14. Assist in the review of project financial and narrative reports and the monitoring of project expenses.
15. Carry out other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

3) Coordination and Partnership Management

16. Contribute actively to maintain a strong working relationship with partners and keep the Programme Manager informed of all partnership developments.

4) Administrative support

17. Carry out all the logistical and administrative tasks required for the CACH sub-office in the country including small purchases, reservations, preparations for visitors, and other related tasks as requested by the supervisor.

5) Other Tasks

1. Support the Programme Manager in the revision of the project following lessons learned.

Competencies and Qualifications

1) Education
University degree in Humanitarian or Development Studies, International Relations, Social Work, Economics, or a related field.

2) Professional Experience
1. Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a similar position preferably in Lebanon.

2. Proven track record of working in a similar capacity with the national and/or international NGOs in the region.

3. Prior experience in livelihoods programming is mandatory.
4. Sound understanding of the context and the refugee and host community situation.

5. Experience in project management and coordination.

6. Experience in working with local partners is an asset.

3) Skills and Competencies
1. Highly organized, good capacity for analysis and synthesis, and attention to coherence and detail.
2. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and persistence, are required.
3. Strong motivation to work in close partnership with national partners
4. Sound understanding of humanitarian standards (e.g. Sphere, CHS)
5. Solid communication and presentation skills, especially in writing.
6. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and to cope with time pressure.
7. Sound experience with modern technology, modern management tools.
8. Flexibility and readiness to take on additional tasks, ranging from representation in cluster meetings to document filing.

4) Language and Other Requirements
1. Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic is required.
2. Permission to work in Lebanon.
3. Willingness to frequently travel to the field (50%)

Duty Station: Beirut/Lebanon
Travel: Frequent travel within Lebanon
Reports to: Programme Manager Livelihoods and Relief Lebanon
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Expected Workload: Full time