Field Officer (Bekaa and the North)

Title:                Field Officer (Bekaa and the North)

Unit:                Programs, Near East Foundation in Lebanon

Reports to:       Project Manager

Location:          The position is based in Beirut covering Bekaa and the North of Lebanon

Travel:             Frequent travel between project sites within Lebanon.

Start date:        01/10/2022 (pending final project approval from the donor)

Position Description 

The Field Officer is a member of the Near East Foundation team in Lebanon. The purpose of the Field Officer (FO) position is to support the implementation of a livelihoods project targeting vulnerable communities. The Field Officer will perform her/his duties and responsibilities in accordance with the project proposal, administrative and financial policies and regulations of the Near East Foundation. In consultation with the NEF team in Beirut and in collaboration with the local partner organization, she/he will develop action plans and monitor project implementation at the field level. She/He establishes and maintains effective working relationships with local partner organizations & other stakeholders in the field.

The project aims to reduce household economic vulnerability and reliance on harmful coping strategies of vulnerable families by increasing access to income-generating skills and providing livelihood opportunities. 

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the Field Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities in Bekaa and the North:‎

Implementation:

• Supervise, monitor and evaluate activities of the program and the fieldwork.
• Support quality implementation of the activities through regular field visits and follow up meetings with the team.
• In coordination with country office, contribute to establishing and implementing the operational work plans by mapping monthly & weekly activities, assigning tasks to staff and setting clear targets and deadlines accordingly to drafted work plan.
• Provide guidance and technical support to the field teams.
• Provide information and advice for the team, beneficiaries, and walk-ins on existing services.
• Collaborate with partners and other relevant stakeholders (Municipalities, agencies...) upon need.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate in the distribution/disbursement of materials/cards when needed.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain records, report problems or concerns to country office and partners with relevant suggestions/solutions.
• Coordinate with local partners on the ongoing field assessments ensuring proper data collection and ‎entry.
• Ensure that data is accurately collected, entered, and shared on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Keep track of impact and success stories, and ensure they are reflected in reports and other ‎communication/visibility materials.‎

Representation & Coordination:

• Participate in committee meetings on a regular basis providing relevant inputs on presented Business ‎plans.‎
• Represent NEF in relevant working groups at local levels, and other relevant ‎interagency workshops or events in related sectors.‎
• Assist with the coordination of visits to the NEF Lebanon program by HQ colleagues, donors, NEF board ‎members, and other stakeholders.‎

Other responsibilities:

• Work closely with relevant Beirut office technical team colleagues as required.‎
• Ensure compliance with applicable donor and NEF policies and regulations.‎
• Ensure all project documentation required by NEF and donor is accurately collected, organized and filed.‎
• Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as requested by the supervisor.‎

Note: Research suggests that women may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to succeed within this position and thrive at NEF to apply for this role.

• University degree in social work, education, or any related field
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role with an INGO
• Strong capacity in reporting
• Strong understanding of the project management cycle
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good team spirit
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and verbal.  ‎

Position Criteria: 

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with team, colleagues, other members and external partners and supporters
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills