Site Mapping Officer (2 positions)

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Solidarités International (SI) is an international NGO working with vulnerable populations, mainly victims of armed conflicts, other man-made crises, and natural disasters. Specialized for more than 40 years in the coverage of vital needs, SI takes charge of emergency, early recovery, and reconstruction programs.

With respect for different cultures and close to the affected people, Solidarités International implements its programs by combining its organizational know-how and competencies with the skills and expertise of its employees and local managers.

Solidarités International's teams, made up of around 270 expatriates and nearly 2,200 local employees, are today present in 18 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas where they are particularly committed to fighting diseases related to unsafe water and poor hygiene conditions but also in the essential area of food security, livelihoods and basic assistance.

ABOUT THE JOB:

General objective:

The site Mapping Officer, as part of the IM team at Solidarites International, and under the supervision of the site mapping activity manager, aims to collect information about informal tented settlement of refugees in North (Akkar, Tripoli, Minieh-Danniyeh, Zgharta, Batroun, Koura and Bcharre). His/her main role is to provide accurate, updated, and reliable information used to facilitate the response of NGOs in Lebanon to the needs of vulnerable refugees in Informal Settlements

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Collect a high quality data using the phone application in addition to the field paper template
• Managing the security of data especially that the mapping officer will be responsible for collecting some sensitive data

Responsibilities and main activities:

Data Collection

• Perform data collection and processing activities, using smart phone technology according to Mapping SOPs.
• Input into data collection plan.
• Conduct assessments and surveys in the field on newly identified IS's on a daily basis every sweep.
• Maintain an accurate reporting and data management of your activities.
• Conduct reassessments and updated surveys of previously identified IS's every sweep.
• Raise internal and external referrals for sites and individuals as appropriate, being sensitive to site and household needs.

Action-related responsibilities

• Reporting of activities to the IS mapping Activity manager on a daily basis.
• Represent SI when necessary (on field, during meetings, or in other SI programs).
• Liaise with local communities, municipalities, and refugees on site.
• Communicate implementation problems or issues to the Activity manager, Project Manager, or Security Activity manager as appropriate.

• Support logistics activities.
• Ensure that equipment is fully charged and well maintained on a daily basis.
• Work in team with other departments, mapping officers, drivers, and the Activity manager for project implementation.

• Follow SI security guidelines at all times and report any security incidents or concerns immediately
• Drive a SI vehicle to and from project sites, following SI vehicle policy and road regulations.
• Attend internal meetings and trainings as required.
• Participate in trainings with other mapping partners when needed.
• Be willing and able to visit Solidarites International and other NGO's offices when necessary.
• Always adhere to the SI Code of Ethics.
• Any other reasonable duties, as required by line manager.

Regular identification and Mapping of ISes

• Mapping of ISes in T+5 and Akkar areas along with updating and collecting data related to HH (household) WaSH, education, health and other data related for each IS every sweep.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with local communities (both host and beneficiary) in the field.
• Inform the community about SI activities and answer any question related to the organization and the program, directing those concerned to appropriate agencies or the Hotline as appropriate.
• Conducting internal and external referrals for all needed refugees.

The above list is non-exhaustive and may be extended to include reasonable tasks and responsibilities within the

framework of the project at the request of the IM Project Manager, Mapping Activity Manager.

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager:  PM Program Manager

Line report(s) on base: - PM Program Manager

Functional manager: - PM Program Manager

Functional report(s):  -

YOUR PROFILE

Specific skills and experience:

• A B.S degree in social work or any related field
• NGO or community engagement experience

Competencies & skills

• Significant experience of GIS data manipulation
• Good working knowledge of geography and culture of North and Akkar region
• Strong working knowledge of ArcGIS
• Technical aptitude to pick up digital data collection methods
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages

   

Soft skills:

• Passionate about serving the poor, self-motivated and a desire to further knowledge
• Team-player with good interpersonal skills
  Willing to support others and share workloads
• Minimum 1 year of driving experience
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
• Creative, open-minded, flexible and a self-leaner
• Ability to adapt communication strategies for different situations

Language:

Arabic language: Fluent

English language: Very good

French language: None

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post:  1325 USD as a monthly basic salary

Vacation: 1.5 days/month

Social and medical coverage

APPLICATION PROCESS

Does this description fit you?

Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only will not be considered. 

NB:  The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension 

For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website:  http://www.solidarites.org/en/