FSL Coordinator

Basmeh & Zeitooneh is a registered Lebanese organization, committed to serving refugees and vulnerable communities in Lebanon through six community centers across the country. The organization runs educational, relief, livelihoods, and protection programs, and aims to serve as an inclusive and supportive focal point for the entire community. Basmeh & Zeitooneh has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and child abuse. Also, fraud, bribery, and corrupt activities. Basmeh & Zeitooneh (B&Z) is committed to maintaining the security, confidentiality, and privacy of your personal information. Basmeh & Zeitooneh is committed to safeguarding the well-being of children and upholding the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Basmeh & Zeitooneh maintains a zero-tolerance policy on child abuse.

We are currently accepting applications for the position of FSL Coordinator at Basmeh & Zeitooneh.

Location : Based in Beirut or Bekaa

Reports To : Response Coordinator

Contract Duration : Till 31/12/2026

Job Purpose : At the national level, the FSL Coordinator is responsible for monitoring, managing, and overseeing the implementation of food security, basic assistance, livelihoods, and cash-based interventions in emergency settings. This includes ensuring the achievement of project deliverables, oversight of budgets and procurement processes, and compliance with Basmeh & Zeitooneh (B&Z) policies and procedures. The FSL Coordinator also provides technical support to field teams to ensure effective and quality implementation of activities.

Major Activities :

Program Management & Implementation

• Plan and implement food security, basic assistance, and livelihood emergency activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and B&Z’s strategic goals.
• Supervise the implementation of emergency cash assistance programmes (including Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), shelter cash, and protection cash), ensuring adherence to organizational procedures and quality standards.
• Develop work plans and oversee the achievement of targets, ensuring project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Follow up with field teams on the implementation of cash activities, ensuring targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Provide guidance to project teams in weekly planning activities (e.g. input distribution, training, setup, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting), ensuring alignment with project work plans.

Coordination & Representation

• Liaise and coordinate with the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA) and other relevant stakeholders on cash assistance interventions.
• Represent B&Z in the Cash Core Working Group and other cash sector coordination meetings, ensuring active participation and information sharing.
• Represent B&Z in food security and agriculture (FSA) and sector meetings with national NGOs, institutions, and international organizations, under the guidance of direct and functional managers.
• Maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, local authorities, and other stakeholders involved in FSL programming.

Planning, Budgeting & Procurement

• Monitor procurement plans and budgets for FSL-related supplies, ensuring proper resource allocation and financial management.
• Ensure timely procurement of goods and services in close coordination with logistics and finance departments.
• Maintain updated budget tracking and forecasts for program activities.

Reporting & Documentation

• Provide regular verbal and written reports to direct and functional managers as per agreed timelines.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to MoSA and other partners on cash activity progress.
• Prepare FSL and cash-related reports for donors, partners, and government institutions, while contributing to proposal development.
• Collaborate with finance and field teams to compile accurate financial and narrative reports, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Data Management

• Oversee data collection, verification, and analysis related to FSL activities, ensuring timely reporting of key indicators.
• Use programme data to support decision-making and track project impact.

Team Management

• Supervise project teams and provide indirect oversight of field officers, including setting objectives, action plans, and monitoring performance quality.

Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field : Agriculture, Agronomy, or Food Security, Economics or Development Studies ,Social Sciences  ,International Development or Humanitarian Studies ,Business Administration (with relevant experience in humanitarian or FSL programming).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in humanitarian programming, including livelihoods, protection, and emergency/life-saving response, or an equivalent combination of NGO experience and education.
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of cash assistance programmes.
• Proven experience in grant reporting and proposal writing.
• Prior experience in team or line management is required.
• Experience in delivering training and facilitation, including the design and adaptation of curricula for target groups, is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to local capacity development, with experience engaging and collaborating with local stakeholders in project design and implementation.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead diverse teams in a multicultural environment.
• Strong understanding of participatory approaches to project design, implementation, and evaluation.

Competencies:

Functional Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of procurement, administration, and finance systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Good understanding of the Syrian crisis context and its implications for programme design and implementation.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is required

Behavioral Skills

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility in delivering tasks.
• Good communication and coordination skills with diverse stakeholders.