Research Implementation and Administrative Officer - EQUIP

Purpose of the EQUIP Research Study

WCH will test the use of the competency assessment tools with EASE Facilitators. EASE is an intervention developed by the World Health organisation, with input from War Child Holland.  The intervention aims to reduce distress and improve wellbeing for young adolescents (aged between 10-14 years old) that are experiencing some difficulties with their thoughts and feelings at the moment.  The reason for this intervention is because in most of the settings where we work, there are no services available for children with severe emotional difficulties. And especially in areas or conflict, we expect the levels of emotional problems to be higher – hence the need for an easy-to-access psychological intervention.

In phase 2 of the EQUIP study (January -March 2020) the competency based EASE implementation and the use of the competency measurements tools are pilot tested.

In phase 3 of the EQUIP study (April-August 2020) two different types of the EASE intervention will be implemented and the competencies of all EASE facilitators will be assessed. 

Roles and responsibilities

The Research Implementation Coordinator and Administrative Officer will be essential to the success of the EQUIP research project and will assists in the overall implementation of the research.

• Core tasks include the following:

1. Supervise EASE Cycle Implementation and Communication with ABNL project

• • S/he will supervise the outreach team responsible for outreaching participants into the study, and support in recruitment of outreach workers whose work s/he will supervise.
  • S/he will conduct on-site observation and coordination of the implementation.
  • S/he will assist in data collection and communicate with the Research Assistants.
  • S/he will initially be the lead contact for EQUIP project communication with ABNL project.  

2. Support the Research Coordinator in Handling finances and logistics

• Prepares monthly payments for the facilitators, competency raters and outreach workers in the field;
• Follows up closely on monthly payments and cheque advances;
• Support in weekly controls of the budget to ensure proper expenditure of each budget line;
• Performs administrative tasks (photocopies, buying stationeries, scanning/faxing documents, minutes of meetings);
• Manages minor procurement processes (stationary provision, utilities, minor purchases for all project activities);
• Supporting in the organisation and logistics of trainings and meetings

3. S/He will work within WCH’s Lebanon country offices, but will be primarily based in the Beirut office, close to the site of all research activities. Throughout the study period, s/he will work in close coordination with the Research Coordinator, the Principal Investigator, and our Lebanon-and-Amsterdam-based co-investigators.

1. Reporting

• The Research Implementation Coordinator will report to the Research Coordinator of the EQUIP study.

2. Profile

Essential:

• At least Bachelor level degree in relevant field (e.g. Accounting, Social sciences Education, Public Health, Psychology or Management).
• At least 2 years’ experience in humanitarian work in mental health and/or psychosocial interventions, with experience that includes direct implementation, as well as the training and supervision of implementation staff.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English (oral and written).
• Willingness to be based in the Beirut and Mount Lebanon region and to travel to nearby field locations on a regular and frequent basis, including some evenings and/or weekend visits (with compensation time) as needed during implementation periods.

Desirable:

• Extensive experience working within Lebanon
• previous experience working within research or monitoring and evaluation in humanitarian settings

Skills and Competencies

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• Strong computer skills, Microsoft office and especially Excel;
• Fluency in Arabic and English;
• Cultural sensitivity;
• Result-oriented;
• Attentive to detail and cost-conscious;
• Tolerance;
• Works well in small team;
• Flexibility;

3. Job Location: Lebanon (Beirut and Mount Lebanon area)

4. Time frame:  The assignment is expected to start on January 15, 2019.

The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.