Field Officer – Tripoli

The Field Officer is a member of the Near East Foundation team in Lebanon. The purpose of the Field Officer (FO) position is to support the implementation of a livelihoods project targeting vulnerable communities. The Field Officer will perform his/her duties and responsibilities in accordance to project proposal, administrative and financial policies/ regulations of the Near East Foundation. In consultation with the NEF team in Beirut and in collaboration with the local partner organization, she/he will develop action plans and monitor project implementation at field level. He/she establishes and maintains effective working relationships with local partner organizations & other stakeholders in the field.

The project aims to reduce household economic vulnerability and reliance on harmful coping strategies of vulnerable families by increasing access to income-generating skills and providing livelihoods opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and evaluate activities of the program and the field work.
• Support quality implementation of the activities through regular field visits.
• In coordination with head office, contribute to establishing and implementing the operational work plans by mapping monthly & weekly activities, assigning tasks to staff and setting clear targets.
• Provide follow up and support/guidance to the field teams.
• Provide information and advice for the team, beneficiaries and walk-ins on existing services.
• Collaborate with partners and other agencies when required.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate in distribution of materials when needed.
• Maintain records, report problems or concerns to head office and partners.
• Contribute in ongoing field assessments and data collection and entry as/when required.
• Ensure that data is accurately collected, entered, and shared on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• University degree in social work, education, or any related field.
• 2-3 years’ experience in similar role with INGO.
• Strong capacity in reporting.
• Team player.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of the project cycle management.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft office – all applications.
• Software applications required for daily operations.

Deadline: 17 April 2019

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Due to the urgency of the position, NEF has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org.

The Near East Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.