Field Officer

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities. The agency pursues its mission through emergency relief services, sustainable community development, civil society and economic development initiatives. Mercy Corps has been present in the Middle East since the 1980’s and currently has offices in Yemen, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt. Working in Lebanon since 1993, Mercy Corps promotes economic and social development in marginalized communities and respond to emergency needs as they emerge. Since the outbreak of the conflict in Syria in 2011, Mercy Corps in Lebanon has shifted its programs towards emergency based interventions while integrating long-term development programming by focusing on key sectors: Protection, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Governance and Conflict Resolution (G-CR), and Livelihoods. Under the scope of the Governance and Conflict Resolution (G-CR) Programme, Mercy Corps initiated back in 2015 the “Governance and Community Action Program” (GCAP) in Tripoli mainly in Dinnieh district, targeting in particular six vulnerable municipalities (Sir, Bakhoun, Aassoun, Kfarhabou, Beqaasafrin and Izal). The overall objective of this program is to empower vulnerable municipalities and communities to mitigate conflict caused by resource tensions exacerbated by the Syrian crisis. In this regard, Mercy Corps works closely with municipalities to mobilize and enrich community members with skills that can help them identify sources of common tensions and create action plans that will mitigate those tensions. GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and in full collaboration with the Field Coordinators, the Field Officer will support in the implementation of project activities as stipulated in the work-plan and ensure quality deliverables at all levels. Moreover, she/he will be at the forefront of the engagement with municipalities, Union of Municipalities, Qaimaqam, stakeholders and other government actors to ensure building strong relationships. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Projects Implementation: • Support the Field Coordinators in implementing activities to meet key deliverables based on timeline and scope agreed with the donor; • Maintain strong relationships with local authorities and community stakeholders to build the program’s acceptance to facilitate implementation of activities; • Support in the preparation for meetings, workshops and trainings for municipalities and union of municipalities taking into consideration all aspects of logistics planning and organization; • Provide day-to-day coordination with service contractors and suppliers, including providing administrative, financial and logistical support; • Conduct field visits to the projects location to ensure proper flow of work and smooth implementation; • Confirm availability at the field upon delivery of goods/materials by suppliers; • Trouble shoot any problems encountered at the field level and report directly to Project Manager; • Ensure donor visibility manifested in all circumstances; • Support in the preparation of projects openings and launching; • Implement Mercy Corps’ Gender Equity policy and applies Do No Harm approaches; • Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission; • Carry out other tasks as deemed necessary by the Project Manager. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A ACCOUNTABILITY: REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Project Manager WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Field Coordinators and G-CR Programme Team. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • BA/S in social and political sciences, history, human rights or other relevant field required; • Minimum of 2 years of experience; • Experience working with Unions of Municipalities and Municipalities is preferred; • Excellent knowledge of local context in the Tripoli; • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required; • Good computer skills on MS Office programs; • A clear understanding of ethics and donor compliance is essential SUCCESS FACTORS: • Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment • Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks • Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills • Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel • Positive, respectful attitude and collaborative approach to problem solving • Demonstrated attention to detail; ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently as well as cooperatively with team members