Generalist Field Officer - Zahle

Purpose:

The Generalist Field Officer contributes to defining, implementing and monitoring ICRC projects and activities (depending on the context: field work, protection, assistance, cooperation, communication, networking) in coordination with the structures’ management, and to representing the ICRC at local level.

She/he acts as a surrogate of the HoSD in his/her absence with regards to field and security as well as management of the sub-delegation.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities:

Field Work and Monitoring of the Security and Humanitarian Context

• Contributes to implementation, or at time implements and follows up various field activities, in accordance with objectives in his/her AoR (Bekaa).
• Acts as a Field Team Leader (FTL) for field trips including facilitating and contributing to the work of specialists, internal or external meetings with authorities at the local level, briefings on ICRC field activities, joining assessments with multidisciplinary team, supporting implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects, if / when needed.
• Monitors the humanitarian environment and security situation in the AoR and share information and recommendations with relevant departments/BEY management for field trips and propose measures to be taken according to the evolution of the situation.
• Analyses the security, socio-economic, cultural, and political environment relevant to the ICRC, sharing relevant information and trends with colleagues (Protection and Assistance) and reporting any change in the situation
• Participates in administrative follow-up of field missions, including collecting, compiling, translating/interpreting information about the projects and contributes to written reporting.
• In view of multidisciplinary response, follows up on developments and suggests activities with relevant departments depending on the situation.

Network and Access Maintenance and Development 

• Maintains and develops contacts with relevant interlocutors and contributes to networking with stakeholders in the AoR at various levels (including with relevant actors at the local and national level; the Lebanese Armed Forces, the Internal Security Forces, political and non-state actors, religious representatives, the Palestine Red Crescent Society in Lebanon (PRCS-L), and representatives of international humanitarian organizations, with a view to ensuring the ICRC’s acceptance and safety, and facilitating the implementation of its activities as per objectives and activities of the office.
• Prepares and updates stakeholders mapping and planning. Links the management and departments with the interlocutors.
• Contribute to the reporting/ writing reports, and strategic paper for the delegation.

Help drive objectives under the Protection File 

• Contributes to Protection work, with focus on Protection of Civilian Population (PCP) activities (20%) in the AoR under the supervision of the relevant Protection file holders
• Contributes to maintain dialogue with relevant interlocutors regarding Palestinian file in Bekaa region.
• Advises the Protection department on suitable strategies to foster Protection dialogue with the relevant stakeholders.

Certifications / Education required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Political science, Social science, International relations

Professional Experience required:

• 4 to 6 years of overall professional experience including at least 3 years of experience as a manager or programme officer in similar fields or other organizations, ideally including 2–3 years with the ICRC.

Competencies:

• Leadership: Basic
• Accountability: Advanced
• People management: Basic
• Team work & collaboration: Advanced
• Representing ICRC: Advanced
• Beneficiary & client focus: Advanced
• Strategic thinking: Basic
• Diplomatic skills: Basic
• Dialogue with authorities: Proficient
• Security and Crisis management: Advanced
• Partnership: Proficient
• Multidisciplinarity in operation: Advanced
• Decision making: Advanced

Language:

• Arabic: Fluent.
• English: Full professional working.

What we offer:

• Salary Package: 2’927 – 4’275 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Additional information: 

• Location: Zahle subdelegation
• Working Schedule: Monday till Friday, from 8 Am till 5 Pm.
• Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Activity rate: 100%
• Estimated start date: ASAP
• Application deadline: December 1, 2025