Data collector (volunteer) in Saida

The Alliance2015 Partnership, represented by lead agency ACTED, Cesvi, Concern and Hivos, is running a program that aims to address root causes of conflict and instability in Lebanon, through the creation of sustainable income generating and livelihood opportunities for vulnerable populations. Over three years, Alliance2015 partners will work directly with 1,800 individuals, 18 Social Development Centers (SDCs) and at least 27 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Lebanon.

The integrated program targets vulnerable communities with economic inclusion activities through three main pathways:

(A) Building the capacity of SDCs leads to an improved delivery of livelihood-related services;

(B) Improving the technical and soft skills of vulnerable individuals to ensure increased participation in the private sector job market; and

(C) Improving the capacity of the private sector leads to growth and job creation.

Activities include providing livelihood-related resources, assets and renovations to each targeted SDC; offering TVET and soft skills training, paid apprenticeship programs and job-matching services to vulnerable individuals; and providing businesses development services and value chain support to MSMEs.

This assignment is solely focused on Outcome Pathway B of the Project: Improving the technical and soft skills of vulnerable individuals to ensure increased economic opportunity and reduce negative coping mechanisms and tensions, with specific focus on activity 2.1: Provide relevant market-based TVET and soft skills trainings to vulnerable individuals.

In the framework of Outcome Pathway B, Activity 2.1, Cesvi will be delivering training in Green Construction, Mechanical and Plumbing, Decorative Finishing, English and IT skills over the duration of the project.

In order to support in the selection process of beneficiaries for the vocational training, the volunteer will administer questionnaires and pre-tests, assisting Cesvi’s staff in data collection and entry.

He/ She will be assigned the following tasks:

• Attend the info sessions Cesvi will organize and administer questionnaires/pre-tests
• Attend individual appointments with potential beneficiaries (when needed) to administer questionnaires/pre-tests
• Collect filled-in pre-tests and assign grades based on Cesvi's instructions
• Translate questionnaire questions from English to Arabic simultanously 

Requirements

Knowledge/Experience

Volunteer must have a good knowledge of or familiarity with the data collection tools, including:

• ODK/ONA
• pre-tests

In addition, the volunteer must be skilled in the use of Spreadsheets, Word processing, calendar, e-mail and data entry. He/she should also be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to establish positive relationships with people at all levels; to show sensitivity and integrity.

Skills

• Organizational Skills: Be able to develop and respect work plans, to manage time effectively, to meet deadlines and plan house visits
• Active Listening Skills: be able to listen carefully and make informed decisions, without giving false expectations
• Social consciousness: be socially aware of the socio-economic situation of their area and how it can affect their work
• Interpersonal Skills: be able to build positive relationships with potential participants and build trust
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills: be able to clearly articulate information 
•  Social consciousness: be socially aware of the socio-economic situation of their area and how it can affect their work
•  Interpersonal Skills: be able to build positive relationships with potential participants and build trust

Personal Attributes

• Be honest, trustworthy, and respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity to needs of vulnerable populations
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and to follow instructions