Outreach Officer (Based in Baalbak)

Amid Lebanon's current humanitarian crisis, which has exacerbated food insecurity and limited access to safe, nutritious meals, FHF has promptly launched relief activities in its community kitchen in Beirut to provide food parcels to displaced families. FHF plans to extend its initiative beyond Beirut, offering immediate food assistance through the preparation and distribution of food parcels to those most affected. 

Within this potential project, FHF is seeking to recruit a Consultant Outreach Officer based in Southern Baalbeck.

Scope of Work

The Outreach Officer will be primarily responsible of the following activities: 

• Conduct comprehensive mapping activities to identify key stakeholders, community leaders, and potential beneficiaries eligible for the project within the target areas.
• Coordinate with the entity owners/ managers their weekly activities, verify the operations including purchasing and receiving of food items, packaging material, personnel, parcels preparation and delivery. Collect and file invoices and other means of verifications. 
• Facilitate and manage field visits, delivery and distribution of parcels, training sessions, and any other on-ground activities.
• Ensure accurate and secure management of all data collected during outreach activities, including beneficiary information, stakeholder contacts, and activities documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between beneficiaries and the project team, ensuring clear and effective communication, addressing concerns, and gathering feedback.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports on outreach activities, including successes, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• Identify potential risks or challenges in outreach activities and propose solutions to address them promptly.
• Work closely with the project coordinator to ensure that all activities are conducted efficiently and align with project objectives.

Essential Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Community development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in humanitarian roles with a focus on community engagement, outreach, and food security initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• Strong organizational abilities with proven project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring of outreach initiatives.
• Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English languages.
• Preference for candidates residing in the Southern Baalbeck region.