Field Officer

COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale is an humanitarian, non confessional and independent organization that fights against all kinds of poverty to make the world a better place. Founded in 1965 by Vincenzo Barbieri (Italian "father" of international volunteering), COOPI is based in Milan and it has 25 headquarters Worldwide. It works to assist populations struck by emergencies (disasters and conflicts) and to facilitate their civil, economic and social development. In 2012, COOPI managed about 48 millions euro; 94% of the funds was employed for the field projects and 6% for administrative costs. COOPI relies on the expertise of 32 employees and 47 consultants in Italy, 121 expatriates and 4.500 local operators. In 2012, COOPI reached 3,6 millions beneficiaries. COOPI is known as the “We do it NGO”. In Lebanon, COOPI has already operated and developed humanitarian projects in South Lebanon during the years 2003-2005 and now is setting up a new office in Batroun (the registration process for the recognition in Lebanon as INGO is in progress). In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, COOPI is going to implement a multi-sectoral relief program in Lebanon.  The program will provide assistance to Syrian refugees, through Lebanese entities, and host communities in North Lebanon, in the three Districts of El Batroun, Bcharré, El Koura.   JOB DESCRIPTION   Job Title: Field Officer Project Title: Improvement of living conditions for populations affected by Syrian unrest in Lebanon Duty station: Batroun, El Batroun, Bcharré, El Koura Districts Donor: UNHCR Direct supervisor / Reports to: Project Manager   Main Tasks Active participation to field assessments (logistic organization, identification of needs, monitoring); Accomplish all duties according to schedule and deadlines foreseen by the project and set by the Project Manager including daily visits to sites of project implementation and daily contact  with beneficiaries for all issues related to documents, attendances, interview, home visits, project formats, etc; Supervise the site activities when applicable to ensure adequate quality and progress; Management of COOPI data base software i.e. storage, back-up, recovery, analysis of the data base (for such purpose, an ad hoc training will be carried out); Translator and facilitator for the communication between COOPI staff and stakeholders; Prepare all documents and forms necessary for the implementation of the project; Coordinate the activities with the partners in planning, monitoring, reporting tasks; Be flexible and ready to respond to the organization needs in terms of time and duties. When required by the Logistic Coordinator and by the Project Manager, carry out additional activities corresponding to his/her physical and intellectual aptitudes.   Qualifications Technical Degree in Logistics Management, Development/Social studies or related fields; Minimum of 2 years field working experience in similar positions and/or in similar sectors; previous experience with  an international humanitarian NGO is an advantage; Good IT skills/studies; Demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills; Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic required; Driving license    Type of Contract Period: 3 Month contract (Renewable)   Submission Interested candidates should submit their CV by e-mail to recruitment.coopi.lebanon@gmail.com. Please quote, in the object of your email, the position (field officer) and your surname.   The deadline for applying is Sunday, February 9th 2014 Please note that only short-listed candidates with strong adherence to the requirements will be contacted.