Senior Information Field Officer

Job Purpose Summary The Senior Information Field Officer, Akkar is responsible for assisting the ICLA Project Coordinator, North in managing the implementation of the ICLA programme in the Akkar area, in accordance with ICLA strategy, workplans, and technical and operational guidance. Key Responsibilities Management Responsibilities Provide direct supervision of two Information Field Officers in Akkar, in close coordination with the ICLA Field Coordinator; Responsible for managing the performance of staff under his / her supervision, including working with the staff members to set and monitor objectives and workplans, and provide constructive feedback on an on-going and scheduled basis; Project Implementation and Management Oversee the development and implementation of weekly activity plans by the ICLA team in Akkar, working with the Information Field Officers to ensure that roles and responsibilities of ICLA team members are clearly defined and applied; Services Mapping: Responsibility for maintaining a clear, comprehensive and up-to-date written mapping of services provided by humanitarian actors in Akkar, by developing and following a plan to exchange information about activities with other humanitarian actors in Akkar; Information and Counselling Services: Document technical issues and questions that arise during the course of information and counselling activities, and in liaison with the ICLA Project Coordinator in Akkar and ICLA Management identify ways of addressing them; Legal Assistance: In close liaison with the Legal Field Officer (and / or legal focal points, as relevant) support the ICLA Field Coordinator in managing consultant lawyers working for ICLA in Akkar, and ensure that ICLA structure, guidelines and principles are applied in the provision of legal assistance to beneficiaries. Project Cycle Management Assist the ICLA Project Coordinator in identifying and assessing the main information, legal and protection needs of target communities in Akkar; Provide inputs to the ICLA Project Coordinator on the design of ICLA activities in Akkar, as requested; Assist the ICLA Project Coordinator in developing workplans for the ICLA programme in Akkar, and ensuring that project activities and outputs are delivered on target and in accordance with NRC and donor commitments, in close liaison with the ICLA Project Coordinator; Assist the ICLA Project Coordinator in developing and implementing the monitoring and evaluation plan for Akkar, including designation of roles and responsibilities across the ICLA team in Akkar; Undertake monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the satisfactory progress, quality, efficiency and accountability of ICLA's activities in Akkar, in accordance with the agreed monitoring and evaluation plan for Akkar; Assist the ICLA Project Coordinator in ensuring that all financial transactions completed by ICLA in Akkar are undertaken in compliance with NRC and donor guidelines and procedures; Review and provide feedback on draft reports prepared by the ICLA team in Akkar, and submit to the ICLA Project Coordinator for approval and submission to NRC donors and ICLA Management, as applicable. Coordination Assist the ICLA Project Coordinator in providing leadership for the ICLA team in Akkar, and build and maintain positive and effective relationships with all ICLA colleagues in Akkar and with ICLA Management and support teams through regular and effective communication; As applicable, participate in regular meetings with ICLA Management and other ICLA team members in other locations from across Lebanon in order to facilitate the exchange of information, discussion and response to challenges and to identify lessons learned; Liaise frequently on a working-level with other humanitarian actors in order to coordinate activities and exchange information, and as applicable, assist the ICLA Field Coordinator by participating in sectoral working groups and through bilateral meetings in order to maintain information on and coordinate activities, and to exchange information and lessons learned; Assist the ICLA Project Coordinator in developing and maintaining positive relationships with local authorities in Akkar which facilitate NRC's mission in Lebanon; Assist the ICLA Project Coordinator in ensuring that ICLA in Akkar identify and maintain positive relationships with focal points in host and beneficiary communities through timely and clear sharing of information; Qualifications and Competences  Academic and Professional Qualifications A Bachelors degree in Law, International Relations or Social Sciences  Relevant Experience At least 3 years' experience of progressive experience working in similar positions  in the humanitarian / development sector Experience in legal and / or protection work (essential) in a humanitarian context (desirable) Experience of providing information and counselling services (desirable) Experience of community sensitisation (desirable) Ability to analyse information and apply legal / protection principles (desirable) Experience of preparing reports (desirable) Experience of managing staff.  Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong organizational and team working skills Good cultural awareness and sensitivity Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential Very Good English Language level (Business English is a plus) Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus  Achievement indicators Delivering working tasks in a structured and professional manner Meeting deadlines Applying to the NRC standards, policies and guidelines Adapting and coping to change Communication with impact and respect