Livelihood Officer

The Livelihood Field Officer, based in Beirut- Sin el Fil, ensures the timely implementation of livelihood activities at field level working in close collaboration with local partners and under the supervision of the Project Coordinator

DUTIES

• Ensure the implementation and monitoring of all livelihood activities at field level according to the project’s work plan 
• Support in conducting market studies, business plans and value chain analysis for selected agro-based commodities / products
• Conduct household interviews, key informant interviews and focus groups discussions on livelihoods issues
• Develop M&E plans and tools and ensure their regular implementation and follow-up
• Identify capacity building needs and organize or facilitate trainings for other staff members and beneficiaries when needed
• Assist project coordinator in the preparation and processing of all documents and forms necessary for the implementation of the livelihoods project
• Support in setting-up clear beneficiary follow-up and accountability mechanisms
• Follow up with the complains from the beneficiaries and communities and share them with supervisor
• Support the identification and implementation of logistic requirements at field level
• Ensure that gender and social inclusion concept and principles are internalized in the activities
• Represent Caritas Lebanon at field level with local government officials and other agencies

BUSINESS SKILLS

• Previous experience in local economic development, including small and medium enterprise development projects, preferably in rural settings
• Degree in Business Administration, Rural Development, Agriculture or similar
• Communication and reporting skills, preferably from a multi-cultural environment
• Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Political and inter-cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
• Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities
• Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
• Proficient in English, French and Arabic both written and oral
• Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Political and inter-cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
• Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities
• Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
• Proficient in English, French and Arabic both written and oral

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Previous experience in local economic development, including small and medium enterprise development projects, preferably in rural settings
• Communication and reporting skills, preferably from a multi-cultural environment