Icla Coordinator - Minieh

 Job Purpose Summary  JOB PURPOSE The ICLA  Coordinator, North – El Minieh is responsible for: (1)   Establishing and managing the implementation of the ICLA programme in the North – El Minieh area, in accordance with ICLA strategy, workplans, and technical and operational guidance; and, (2)   Contributing to the standardisation and quality of ICLA programming across Lebanon in liaison with ICLA Management and other ICLA field teams. Key Responsibilities Management Responsibilities Provide direct supervision of Information Field Officers in North – El Minieh, in close coordination with ICLA Programme Management; 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; Provide leadership for the ICLA team in North – El Minieh, and build and maintain positive and effective relationships with all ICLA colleagues in North – El Minieh and with ICLA Management and support teams through regular and effective communication; Project Implementation and Management Responsible for overseeing the delivery of agreed outputs and for quality of the ICLA activities being implemented in North – El Minieh; Ensure that weekly activity plans developed by the ICLA team in North – El Minieh are in accordance with overall project objectives, identified outputs and timeframes; Overall responsibility for ensuring that materials to be used in ICLA field activities are consistent with materials being developed elsewhere by ICLA in Lebanon, through close liaison with ICLA Management and other field offices; Support the Information Field Officers in maintaining a clear, comprehensive and up-to-date written mapping of services provided by humanitarian actors in North – El Minieh, by exchanging information about activities with other humanitarian actors operating in the area; Input into the technical guidance developed by ICLA management on the provision of information and counselling services to beneficiaries, based on the identified needs of target communities in North – El Minieh, as required; Ensure that weekly activity plans developed by the ICLA team in North – El Minieh are in accordance with overall project objectives, identified outputs and timeframes;; In close liaison with Information Field Officer and the Legal Field Officer (and / or legal focal points, as relevant) identify, contract and manage consultant lawyers working for ICLA in North – El Minieh, and ensure that ICLA structure, guidelines and principles are applied in the provision of legal assistance to beneficiaries. Coordination Provide leadership for the ICLA team in North – El Minieh, and build and maintain positive and effective relationships with all ICLA colleagues in North – El Minieh and with ICLA Management and support teams through regular and effective communication; In close liaison with the Information Field Officers, monitor and ensure a positive morale and professional satisfaction amongst the ICLA team in North – El Minieh; Participate in regular meetings with ICLA Management and other ICLA Field Coordinators in other locations from across Lebanon in order to facilitate the exchange of information, discussion and response to challenges and to identify lessons learned; Develop a clear and comprehensive understanding of the strategic objectives, methods and activities of ICLA elsewhere in Lebanon, and of other NRC core competencies (programmes) and be able to present these to others within ICLA or amongst other audiences, as applicable; Maintain close and productive relationships with ICLA donors in North – El Minieh, keeping them updated on ICLA's work and discussing opportunities for the continuation or expansion of work together, in close liaison with ICLA Management; In coordination with ICLA Management, the Field Manager in North – El Minieh, and colleagues from other core competencies, liaise closely with other humanitarian actors in North – El Minieh, including active participation in sectoral working groups and through bilateral meetings in order to maintain information on and coordinate activities, and to exchange information and lessons learned; Overall responsibility for establishing  referral pathways and procedures in North – El Minieh, in close liaison with other humanitarian actors (including the UN, other NGOs, and other NRC core competencies), and support the ICLA team in North – El Minieh to follow them; Develop and maintain positive relationships with local authorities in North – El Minieh which facilitate NRC's mission in Lebanon, in close coordination with NRC Senior Management, as applicable; Overall responsibility for ensuring that ICLA in North – El Minieh identify and maintain positive relationships with focal points in host and beneficiary communities through timely and clear sharing of information; Work cooperatively with the beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen the project.  Supervisees: Information Field Officers   Qualifications and Competences Academic and Professional Qualifications At least a Bachelors degree in Law, International Relations or Social Sciences  Relevant Experience Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a busy organization. Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible Ability to work independently, and to be proactive in seeking support when needed Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in both English and in Arabic Strong organisation skills, and an ability to prioritise and plan work in order to meet deadlines Proficiency in use of computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Team spirit and a sense of humour 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