Field Coordinator

Cesvi is looking for a Field Coordinator to be involved in the AICS funded project in Bourj Hammoud. S/he will be responsible for the conduction of project activities on the field in close coordination with the Project Manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Field Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Project Manager. S/he will be responsible for liaising with local partners and stakeholders, including local authorities, and for planning and following up on the project activities. The Field Coordinator will ensure that activities are delivered according to the projects objectives and in compliance with Cesvi and donor’s regulations
S/he will work in close collaboration with the Project Staff (both local and international)
 

MAIN TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Field Coordinator will perform and be responsible for the following tasks:
• Handle the daily follow up of project activities on the field, track the progress of the activities and provide timely feedback
• Carry out technical inspections in the project location with the purpose of setting-up the CfW timetable and workplan
• Establish a close coordination with project local authorities (municipalities and SDCs) and timely follow up on the partnerships set up
• Develop the CfW technical plan and teams
• Carry out regular field inspections in the project target locations
• In coordination with the PM, set up and monitor the project Covid-19 contingency plan
• In coordination with the Admin&Log Department, prepare procurement dossiers, conduct market analysis and identify project potential providers
• Timely identify project technical and programmatic needs and challenges and propose solutions
• In coordination with the PM and the MEAL Coordinator, participate in the selection process of the cash assistance beneficiaries
• Translate into Arabic and/or English relevant documents related to the project
• Support the PM in preparing monthly budget forecast by informing about activities expected costs
• Prepare project informative material and handover documents
• Monitor CfW beneficiaries participation in the activities in coordination with the MEAL Coordinator and PM
• Support PM, MEAL Coordinator in the MSMEs Post Distribution Monitoring and guarantee a constant follow up with the cash assistance beneficiaries when needed
• Document and report any bottlenecks or challenges faced during the project, including lessons learned
• Develop interim and final project detailed reports
• Support the PM in developing project and budget amendments and no-cost extensions if needed

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Previous experience in a similar position in the NGO sector
- Previous experience with CfW or other cash assistance projects will be considered as an asset
- Bachelor Degree in civil engineering will be considered an asset
- Very good knowledge of the project context
- Demonstrated experience in liaising with local authorities
- Previous experience with procurement procedures
- Proven Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, ppt
- Attention to details
- Fluent in Arabic and English
- Very flexible and with a positive attitude
- Good team player and proactive attitude in problem solving
- Honest, trustworthy, and respectful
- With cultural awareness and sensitivity to needs of vulnerable populations
- Able to work independently under tight deadlines
- Able to observe deadlines and achieve results
- VALID DRIVING LICENSE