وظائف شاغرة في لبنان Field officer-Community Engagement

ABOUT THE STRUCTURE…

Solidarités International (SI) is an International NGO working with vulnerable populations, mainly victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters. Specialized for nearly 40 years in the coverage of vital needs, S.I. takes charge of emergency and reconstruction programs.

With respect for cultures and close to the people, Solidarités International implements its programs by combining its skills with those of its employees and local managers.

Solidarités International’s teams, made up of around 270 expatriates and nearly 2200 local employees, are today present in 18 countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Caribbean where they are particularly committed to fighting diseases related to unsafe water but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

 

ABOUT THE JOB

General objective:

Under the direct supervision of the Wash services Team Leader, the Field Officer-Wash services is responsible for follow-up on water trucking and desludging activities in sites of refugees in ensuring that they have access to safe and clean water and sanitation facilities. The incumbent will be based in the North.

The main challenges:

Understanding the organization’s processes and procedures and learning about the services offered to beneficiaries.

New area of intervention/assessment

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

Assessing community needs and capacities.

Develop close collaboration with different department inside SI.

 

Responsibilities and main activities:

Evaluation / diagnostic

Collect accurate data at the community level and conduct different assessments and surveys based on the needs.

 

Implementation and operational monitoring

Identification of target group, plan adequate activities, and update tools related to the needs

Ensure regular technical follow up visits to assess, identify and monitor the activities of water trucking (FCL, Quality, and Quantities delivered), Dislodging (volume dislodged, proper discharge at WWTP), ad-hoc material relevant to the needs, and Shelter kit distribution (registration of targeted families and recording the situation of tent superstructure and tent insulation for ceiling and surrounding) for conformity with the criteria set.

Under the responsibility of the line manager take part in logistical and administrative organization, planning, and preparation of distributions.

Organize and plan the distribution of Non-Food items “NFI’s” and Core Relief items “CRI’s” in case of emergency valid by the rapid need assessment focal point.

Provide the multi-purpose cash for beneficiaries to optimize the use of assistance valid by the rapid need assessment focal point.

Launch the rapid need assessment after the alert of any emergency. by the line manager

Update tools and activities depending on the change in needs.

Engage in internal and external referral.

Mobilize the beneficiaries to take individual and/or collective responsibility for the hygiene promotion, water, and sanitation activities.

Following up on committees and ensuring training (internal or external), support, and follow-up of the committees.

 

Reporting

Share with the line manager and the security focal point all relevant information about security, activities, logistics, or administrative issues that occurred at the field level, using Solidarités International’s tools and procedures.

Maintain accurate reporting, data management of the activities, incidents, achievements, referrals, information, etc., and report monitoring results.

Communication / representation / coordination

Give information to the beneficiaries about SI mandate, activities, results, and external actors and represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL when necessary.

Facilitate, build up and maintain good relationships with the beneficiaries.

Participate in the mitigation of problems between communities when they arise.

Communicate with other SI activities and departments for the daily activities.

 

The field officer may be asked to drive SI cars and respect the driving policies set by the logistic department.

The above list is a non-exhaustive one, not a limitation. You could be asked for other responsibilities and tasks within the framework of your job on demand of the direct line manager.

 

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager: Community Engagement Team Leader.

Line report(s) on base: –

Functional manager:  -Community Engagement and Services Deputy Program Manager

Functional report(s):  –

 

YOUR PROFILE

Education and experience

A degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field

1 to 2 years of relevant experience in WASH programming, preferably with an NGO.

Work experience with local communities, children, and vulnerable people

Knowledge of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) programming, including technical standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Familiarity with the Lebanese context, including the political, social, and economic landscape.

Transferable skills

Good prioritization and organization skills.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Proactivity, flexibility, pragmatism, solutions-oriented mindset.

Capacity to work under pressure, solve problems, and decide quickly on contingency actions.

Good analytical and writing/editing skills.

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including community members, suppliers, and other NGOs.

 

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post:  1325 USD

Vacation: 1.75 days/month

Social and medical coverage