Project Officer - ADH (Beirut)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

% Time

Major Activities

End Results Expected

45%

Coordinate and Implement Field Activities

Review project schedule and facilitate the implementation of cash-related field activities with Line Manager

Oversee the conduction of household phone assessments and carry out the distribution of cards based on the defined criteria with the support of the project team and in close coordination with the relevant stakeholders and WVL internal departments

Organize the needed training for the team of casual workers in preparation to the households assessments and distributions

Lead on resolving all complaints from beneficiaries, as well as issues related to the timely payment

Ensure work is carried out as per the community needs and project standards

Set the weekly plan of all the field activities

Track the “target achieved vs indicators” and adjust field activities accordingly while ensuring the proper documentation of means of verification, visibility and financial compliance

Support in the administration, procurement and financial operations related to the project, specifically the hygiene promotion component

Support in the project reporting and tracking of financial expenditure

Timely implementation of project interventions to the target beneficiaries

Project progress is regularly and accurately reported to Line Manager for decision making and accountability

Correct targets are achieved on time

25%

Establish Good Relationships with Community

Build and maintain healthy relationships with local actors covered in the project (municipality, local actors, FBOs, etc.)

Secure sites in the specified community/ies for the distribution of cards

Along with teams of casual workers, lead on the preparation of distributions (including scheduling), taking into consideration local context and sensitivities and in alignment to the project scope, guidelines and internal safety procedures

Good relationships are established with the host community

The context in which the project activities take place is thoroughly studied in order to avoid clashes or others issues in the field

25%

Manage Casual Workers

Develop teamwork among casual workers, ensuring a conducive working atmosphere is created and opportunities provided to share lessons learned, experiences, observations and challenges to inform project management

Review and approve daily reports submitted by casual workers

Prepare weekly reports to the Line Manager

Ensure that the project’s implementation is on track based on the implementation plan

Project progress is regularly and accurately reported to Line Manager for decision making and accountability

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

Responsible of own security and actively contribute to a positive security culture

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

100%

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma

A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role within an NGO context

Previous experience in leading a team

Relevant experience in relief and development project implementation, specifically in CASH

Has strong knowledge of core principles of Children Rights, Participation, Do No Harm, as well as SPHERE standards.

Previous experience in distribution of NFIs

Has strong knowledge about WASH in-kind distribution

Good organizational and time management skills.

Good written and oral communication skills (English and Arabic)

Proven ability to build capacity of partners/ stakeholders through formal trainings and informal job shadowing and mentoring

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to cope and work under pressure.

Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural and difficult / sensitive contexts.

Ability to review and write reports

Ability to manage data effectively

80% field work

Position requires willingness and ability to continue to function during a crisis situation, including during a World Vision response to a manmade or natural disaster.