Program Field Assistant (North Lebanon)

Establishment and operation of a Community-Centre in North Lebanon/Akkar:

1. Participate in assessment of PSS needs in the target area through liaising with relevant actors, collection of quantitative/qualitative data (field survey, interviews, focus groups, etc.);
2. Liaise with local authorities, MoSA representatives, local SDC NGOs and any other national and international relevant actors in PSS in the target area;
3. Assist the coordination of all activities related to the establishment of the Center, including identification of the location; rehabilitation and refurbishment of the premises; recruitment of the local staff/animators, etc.
4. In coordination with the PM and with the local SDC, contribute to the definition of the overall plan of action as well as to the detailed schedule of activities for the Centre;
5. Provide technical guidance to the staff of the Center and assist in coordinating and monitoring their work;
6. Assist the coordination of all activities organized in the Center (including trainings, community events, etc.) ensuring that event packages are prepared and all logistics are organized;
7. Support proper and quality monitoring of project activities;
8. Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly report as per the requirement of the project;
9. In coordination with the PM and the SDC, establish and maintain a record system with disaggregated data on community participation and access to activities;
10. In coordination with the PM and the local SDC, establish or strengthen the existing referral system and monitor its correct application;
11. Support the Centre/SDC staff in the preparation of a sustainability plan;
12. In coordination with the PM, represent the project at the local sector working group.

Training activities

1. Participate in the design and in the implementation of a training needs assessment in the target area to facilitate the design of capacity building activities for the Centre staff and mobile/outreach team;
2. Liaise with the identified trainers and international experts, collect their needs and coordinate their necessity with the project support staff;
3. Provide all required technical assistance and support, including collection of training material, translation, etc.;

Other tasks:

1. Provide administrative support whereas required for the implementation of activities in the target area (bidding, procurement, etc.);

Any other duty as may be assigned.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies

Behavioural

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following core behavioural IOM competencies:

• Accountability;
• Client Orientation;
• Continuous Learning;
• Communication;
• Creativity and Initiative;
• Planning and Organizing;
• Professionalism;
• Teamwork;
• Technological Awareness.

Technical

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
2. Ability to liaise and communicate effectively and professionally with government and international stakeholders;
3. Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and consciousness of potential sensitivities related to the varied project topics;
4. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
5. Willingness to travel and work in rapidly changing conditions including field offices and/or other less secure, non-permissive contexts;
6. Ability to work under pressure, adhere to deadlines and function under rapidly changing conditions as necessary.