Project Officer

SAWA for Development and Aid is a Civil Society Organization founded initially as a spontaneous initiative in December 2011 to respond to the arrival of the first 40 Syrian families displaced from Syria into the North of Lebanon.

This initiative then grew to include individual activists, locals and internationals, who worked together (literally meaning ‘SAWA’ in Arabic) to share their knowledge and exchange their experiences in order to support Syrians, internally displaced or refugees in neighboring countries, united by their belief in their right to live in dignity, freedom, and to be active individuals in their communities and wherever they are.

SAWA sees itself as part and parcel of the society, and that it is on a continuous learning journey based on a participatory relationship at all levels with the communities that it works with, whether host or displaced, as well as with local and international partners.

SAWA believes that humanitarian, developmental, and civic work has to always strive to achieve social justice, and so it aims to work with individuals and communities through holistic interventions towards a society based on democracy, pluralism, and the values of citizenship and human rights. 

Objective of the Role:

The Project Officer will ensure that the implementation of the project is effective and efficient, through a range of actions contributing to the design, planning, management, and monitoring of project activities. The Project Officer will work in close collaboration with the Project team to ensure practical coordination in order to meet expected results. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Ensure the implementation of the support to building projects in the field and provide necessary support to the team. 
•    Support project development and formulation; design, plan, and monitor the project by establishing a system of progress review. 
•    Ensure a harmonized reporting system for timely submission of financial and activity reports.
•    Ensure constant feedback on the quality of implementation, suggesting corrective measures as necessary.
•    Maintain project plans, schedules, and work hours.
•    Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings. 
•    Determine project changes and ensure deadlines are met. 
•    Provide administrative support as needed and undertake project tasks as required.

Competencies and Skills:

•    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Developmental studies, Social sciences, Business Majors, or another related field
•    Experience in Donor Funded Projects
•    Demonstrated experience in project implementation in an NGO
•    Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines
•    Hands-on experience in report writing
•    Significant humanitarian work experience 
•    Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
•    Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office
•    Good inter-personal skills, commitment, and motivation
•    Fluent in Arabic and English