Livelihoods Assistant (local posting)

Near East Foundation

Job Announcement

 

Title: Livelihoods Assistant (Local Posting)

Reports to: Field Coordinator 

Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Travel: 40% travel between project sites in Beirut area.

Expected starting date: December 1, 2020

Contract end date: March 31, 2021 (renewable depending on funding)

The Near East Foundation (NEF) is seeking candidates for the Livelihoods Assistant position, for a period of 4 months, based in Beirut. For over 100 years, the Near East Foundation (NEF) has worked to build more sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive communities in the Middle East, Caucasus, and Africa through education, governance, and economic development initiatives. Working through a network of country offices and local partners, NEF currently has approximately 250 staff members – almost all nationals – and programs in eight countries: Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Morocco, Sudan, and Syria. Its programs are organized around three themes: Inclusive Economic Development, Climate Resilient Development, and Peacebuilding and Stabilization.

 

PROJECT OVERVIEW  

NEF Beirut response will address the nexus of relief and early recovery efforts supporting vulnerable and highly impacted skilled workers and small entrepreneurs restart activities and regain financial and operational stability, while also facilitating employment opportunities that connect skilled workers with vulnerable victims in their communities whose houses were damaged by the blast and require repair or rebuilding. The project aims to reduce the economic vulnerability and reliance on harmful coping strategies of vulnerable Lebanese families affected by the Beirut blast by improving their livelihoods and skills, and supporting the creation of home-based income-generating activities.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Livelihoods Assistant will support the technical implementation of the project by ensuring that the activities are accomplished within the time frame.  S/he will follow up with skilled workers and small entrepreneurs targeted by NEF’s early recovery intervention in the areas of Khandak Al Ghamik, El Mdawar/Karantina and Burj Hammoud to ensure smooth and quality implementation and proper documentation of the project. 

Within the context of a longer-term strategy, the Livelihoods Assistant will participate in the elaboration of a sustainability plan that includes capacity building and guidance to support livelihoods of skilled workers and small entrepreneurs.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator and in coordination with team members, the Livelihoods Assistant has the following specific responsibilities:

 

Implementation and Monitoring:

• Follow up on the day-to-day activities and work progress. 
• Actively participate in the collection and analysis of information used to determine vulnerability.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with partner organizations and other stakeholders in the field.
• Support in preparations for field visits.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews and focus group discussions with granted beneficiaries.
• Attend internal meetings and external Livelihoods meetings when required.
• Participate in elaborating a sustainability plan for supported microbusinesses.
• Assist in the development of vocational training materials and support in the training provided by partners.  
• Support in the preparation for and delivery of business development training to beneficiaries. 
• Actively participate in project evaluation and the documentation of lessons learnt. 

 

Reporting & Documentation:

• Deliver high quality, accurate, well organized and timely reports. 
• File all relevant project documents in compliance with NEF requirements and protocols.
• Conduct phone calls and follow ups with beneficiaries, if necessary.
• Collect case studies and success stories adhering to NEF guidelines. 

 Other Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable donor and NEF policies and regulations.
• Attend trainings in-person and online. 
• Any other pertinent duties relating to the nature of the job as requested by the supervisor.