Livelihood Field Coordinator

CESVI IN LEBANON Cesvi has been working in Lebanon since 2001 in different areas: North Lebanon (Tripoli, Halba); South Lebanon (Sidon); Mount Lebanon (Chouf); Nabatîyé (Nabatîyé); Beqaa (Zahlé); Beirut (Beirut). All the Cesvi projects – funded by institutional donors and private foundations – in the livelihood sector, food security and emergency assistance have a crosscutting component in protection. Since 2013 Cesvi has been responding to the spill over of the Syrian Crisis in Lebanon with emergency interventions in favour of vulnerable refugee families through the provision of food and non-food items. In 2014/2015 Cesvi has implemented an emergency project in Chouf Governorate which improved livelihood conditions of Syrian refugees and hosting communities in economic difficulties, through the promotion of Cash for Work activities able to increase their temporary income and to promote the social cohesion in the target zone. Currently Cesvi is working in livelihood and protection sectors in Mount Lebanon and South Lebanon adopting an holistic approach that responds to the beneficiaries different needs through CfW activities, psycho-social services and vocational trainings.  PROJECT "Addressing Root Causes of Conflict in Lebanon: Social Protection and Economic Inclusion Programme for Vulnerable Populations" Donor: Dutch Government – Addressing Root Causes FUND The project aims at creating income-generating and livelihood opportunities in a conflict sensitive manner, leading to more jobs, income and resilient communities, adopting a threefold approach: - building the Capacity of Ministry of Social Affair (MoSA) supported Social Development Centres (SDCs) to function as community based organization for providing livelihood support to the most vulnerable populations; - supporting vulnerable individuals to access employment opportunities through technical/soft-skills building, apprenticeships and job matching services;  - supporting the private sector in expanding and creating new employment and self-employment opportunities (Business Development Services, grants, access to other financing instruments).   JOB DESCRIPTION The Livelihood Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of program and operations’ activities and adherence to logistic, human resource, administration and security procedures. At the regional/district level, the Field Coordinator represents Cesvi to relevant stakeholders. The field coordinator reports to the Project Manager (PM).  The Livelihood Field Coordinator provides general support, guidance, and serves as focal point during program planning and reporting. Duties/responsibilities: Main tasks: - Plan, monitor and report on skills training and livelihood support project components (Market Based Skills Training; Internships) in close coordination with livelihood project manager across project sites - Handle the daily follow up on the project’s activities on the field, and ensure that the technical aspects of the project are running in accordance with the project’s objectives and strategies - Ensure the effective use of the available resources - Build strong relationship with local authorities, local partners and target groups and represent the project before the partners and other stakeholders when required - Engage in the beneficiary selection process in collaboration with the local partners and under the guidance of the Project Manager - Ensure follow up with project partners, monitoring of attendance and performance to ensure that activities are delivered according to the project’s objectives and in compliance with Cesvi and donor’s regulations - File, document and report work progress to project manager on weekly basis - Participation in coordination meetings and prepare minutes of meeting when required - Make field arrangements for planned visits to project locations - Assist in the recruitment of qualified livelihoods staff as needed - Conduct needs assessment and analysis, ensuring beneficiary participation including adequate attention given to the needs and challenges by gender and of vulnerable groups. Inform and document the anomalies and the challenges carried out during the implementation phase of the program - Any other assignments given by the Project Manager related to the position Required Competencies: - At least 2 years previous field experience in a relief NGO, ideally in a similar role and in vocational training sector - Degree in Social Sciences, Business development or other related field - Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team - Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility - Excellent IT skills - Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment. - Ability to work under deadlines pressure - Strong humanitarian commitment and ethical values - Must have a valid driver's license