Development Facilitator - Bekaa

Application Process:

All interested candidates shall apply throughout the below link:

https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/lebanon/field-operations/development-facil…

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

50%

Program planning and implementation.

Projects goals and activities are implemented effectively according to the community needs

Actively support the project coordinator in project planning. Facilitate the, implementation, monitoring and reporting processes relevant to assigned area.

Support in the identification and Mapping of stakeholders and partners in assigned areas.

Work with communities to support, monitor and evaluate ongoing activities according to approved stated objectives, plan of action, M&E tools and budget.

Actively participate in sharing feedback, reflection and learning with proper documentation for the results.

Collect accurate and timely data for project design, monitoring, implementation and evaluation.

Contribute to analysis and interpretation of monitoring data.

Facilitate CP and advocacy activities as per the approved design.

Raise awareness on Child Protection (CP) and Sponsorship Program (SPN) to partners and stakeholders through regular engagement

Refer identified CP cases with close coordination with WVL CP specialist

Support the Sponsorship Officer (SPO) and CP coordinator in assigning the functions of various stakeholders in the selected areas.

Ensure that all reports, supporting documents and means of verifications are accurate and submitted as per the set timeline.

15%

Act as a Catalyst, broker and facilitator in working with partners

Relationship is built with a wide range of local partners who are willing to work for the well-being of children

Actively search for new partners within the community, identify how these partners can work together towards shared priorities for child well-being and initiate, develop and manage partnership arrangements with them.

Develop and maintain relations with key stakeholders and ensure representation and participation in related advocacy coalitions and networks at the area level.

Build positive and constructive relationships with community members and partners in order to understand their needs and interests.

Work jointly with the coordinator on building the capacity of WV staff , partner community groups and volunteers to facilitate manage and implement development plans focused on child well-being effectively.

Support in preparing and organizing community based activities including workshops, trainings, and other events in coordination with relevant stakeholders and WVL subject-matter experts

30%

Assist in implementation of sponsorship business process

Local community understands and welcomes the sponsorship concept

Implement sponsorship in Programing(SIP) activities with child participation concept.

Conduct SPN business requirements in coordination with SO and SPO (Introductory Letter – email letter- Thank you letter- Hold (Videos – pictures) – Christmas Cards – Child Monitoring standards – annual progress report….)

Conduct Sponsorship business process through programme activities for individual engagement and respond to all Sponsorship business standard on a periodical basis through ongoing programme activity visits.

Introduce WV’S SPN processes and requirements to approach the communities and stakeholders. Facilitate community engagement understanding of how to be active promoters of sponsorship focusing on the well-being of Children especially the most vulnerable

Facilitate development of child selection criteria and Support the child selection process in coordination with Sponsorship department.

Facilitate community –led selection of registered children and use the child monitoring standard to catalyze community let protection monitoring mechanisms.

Coordinate with the S PO and Sponsorship Operator in order to meet Sponsorship requirements through programming.

Ensure that casual workers are implement

ing assigned activities effectively and as per the agreed plan.

train, support and monitor sponsorship volunteers /casual workers or partner groups to follow –up with sponsored children and their families

Facilitate assessment of feasibility, risk management for sponsorship in the context.

5%

Perform other duties as required

Attend and participate in capacity building trainings locally and internationally.

Attend and participate in WVL’s spiritual nurture and other organizational events.

Abide by the security policies and procedures and report any incidents or breaches to line manager and / or security manager.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. University degree in a field related to community development work (preferably with experience in a field such as sociology, public health, agriculture, economics, education, etc.);  
2. Strong understanding of community-led development standards and work
3. Strong facilitation skills , including catalyzing, connecting, and building the capacity of community groups.
4. Proven experience in community mobilization;
5. Strong understanding of protection standards and main project models through understanding of best practices and strategies in protection and Education programming (protection monitoring, GBV, Child protection, ECCD);
6. Experience in implementing projects through local partners and providing direct technical support to local organizations;  
7. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office package (incl. Excel), and holder of a valid driver’s license.
8. Good Communication and interpersonal skills with ability to network and negotiate with partners and government bodies.
9. Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
10. Good analytical and organizational skills
11. Strong communication skills in English and Arabic
12. A member of the community or acquainted with the community context
13. At least 1 year of proven experience in implementation of Education/Child Protection/Protection programming; human rights and/or advocacy