Municipality Liaison Officer - Al Mouhamara Akkar

EESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• As requested, ensure providing adequate guidance and monitoring regarding the implementation of health assessments and activities which will be directly managed and implemented by the selected municipality;
• Support the municipality in formation of public health committee and provide adequate guidance and monitoring for the implementation of health needs assessments and orientation of funds towards effective and tailored activities;
• Ensure active presence and participation of relevant Municipal staff and the formed Public Health Committee in the trainings supported by RI;
• Ensure active presence and participation in the regular meetings with municipal staff and Public health committee to support the municipality in reaching its objectives;
• Regularly provide the Municipalities with support for appropriate engagement; the job holder is expected to report any major obstacles to the direct supervisor;  
• Act as a daily key point of contact with the municipal staff to ensure that the proposed activities and plans are implemented in an effective and efficient manner;
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism while working or coordinating with the people we serve, their family members, and any internal or external party; any incident or work-related conflict should be immediately reported to the Program Coordinator. The Job holder should avoid going into any work-related communication which might jeopardize the relationship of RI with any party; 
• The job holder should demonstrate a high level of cultural sensitivity, professionalism, politeness and objectivity when dealing with the people we serve and all internal/external parties under all circumstances; 
• Responsible for assisting the municipalities in the development of reports as needed; in addition to collecting and compiling the weekly & monthly reports and submission to the public health officer in a timely manner;
  • The job holder must ensure that the reports are developed while emphasizing quality and accuracy at all times.

• Actively participate in coordination meetings when requested by the direct supervisor.

Safeguarding

• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
• Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.

Equity and Diversity commitment

• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of systemic diversity and cultural differences. 
• Ensure that gender equity is addressed in our staffing and programming

Staff Care (for Directors/Managers/Coordinator/Supervisors)

• Review Staff Care issues with the direct reports on a regular basis; continuously monitor individual staff members’ capacity for self-care; and take adequate actions to ensure that staff well-being measures are in place and in alignment with the RI’s policies. Ensure an adequate attendance and participation in all Staff Care trainings as requested by the Organization and Country office.

Direct reporting, dotted line work coordination and external coordination

• The Job Holder reports directly to the public health officer
• Under the supervision of the public health officer, the Job Holder should coordinate closely with staff and Public health committee at the selected Municipality.  

Working Conditions

The Job Holder will be working from the Municipality Office.  Frequent travel to RI field offices in Lebanon, implementation areas (across Lebanon) will be required on an “as-needed” basis.