Field Officer - HQ and Field Visits

JOB SUMMARY

The field officer will support the implementation of Cash for Work activities by identifying beneficiaries, supervising work sites, ensuring compliance with project guidelines, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate records while coordinating with local authorities and community members in Jbeil, Aley, Chouf and Beirut. The Field Officer will provide support to the department for the proper follow up and execution of ongoing project.

S/he should ensure that the project’s deliverables are executed as required and in accordance to the set timetable, to the budget and to the required quality standard (within agreed specifications) to meet the required results and donor requirements. The Field Officer is responsible for the smooth implementation of projects and activities, logistics, human resources, administration and security procedures on the field.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Field Officer (FO) is the focal point of contact with the different stakeholders, including to Local Authorities, communities and beneficiaries. He/she will provide close follow up, and handle on the ground activities

• Facilitate the implementation of the project (particularly /field visits) under the supervision of the Head of Livelihoods and Development.

• Prepare, Support and evaluate activities on the field.

• Propose and implement plans of works after discussion of strategies and approval of the Head of Livelihoods and Development.

• Contribute in ongoing field assessments and data collection as required.

• Ensure quality implementation of project through regular visits.

• Ensure that data is accurately collected on a daily/weekly and monthly basis.

• Provide weekly reports to the Head of Livelihoods and Development.

• Implement schedules designed by and with the project coordinator and the Head of Livelihoods and Development.

• Achieve project deliverables in line with the project plan.

• Conducting roundtable discussions with project stakeholders to display results in order to be rectified and advising of problems encountered.

• Assist with the development and delivery of resources for the sustainability of the project.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least 2 years of implementation of similar activities.

• Minimum understanding of human rights, particularly the rights of refugees, migrant workers, and gender-based violence.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Communication, Community Engagement, and Facilitation:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trust, mobilize communities, facilitate meetings and awareness sessions, foster inclusive participation, and maintain effective relationships with beneficiaries, municipalities, local authorities, and other stakeholders.

• Organization, Coordination, and Administrative Skills:

Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate Cash-for-Work activities, maintain accurate beneficiary records, attendance sheets, payroll/payment documentation, and prepare timely reports using Microsoft Office applications.

• Monitoring, Problem-Solving, and Teamwork:

Ability to monitor field activities and beneficiary participation, identify and resolve implementation challenges, prepare accurate reports, and work collaboratively with project, finance, and technical teams to ensure effective project delivery.

• Integrity, Accountability, and Interpersonal Skills:

Demonstrated commitment to transparency, confidentiality, and accountability, with strong active listening, conflict resolution, and cultural sensitivity skills to effectively address community feedback, grievances, and the needs of diverse and vulnerable groups

In order to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the template on the following link:

https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/single/A7R8B2wZ

A member of our Human Resources team will contact you soon if your profile is considered for the job vacancy, and if more information is needed. If you are not being approached by our Human Resources team, please consider your application automatically registered in our database.

Caritas Lebanon is committed to all Safeguarding Principles and will not tolerate any act in any shape or form of misuse regarding Child Safeguarding Policies and Sexual Exploitation Abuse or Harassment (SEA). All staff must understand that Caritas Lebanon will apply a zero-tolerance policy to SEA and any harassment of any type. Caritas Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Moreover, Caritas Lebanon will not share any personal data with anyone outside Caritas Lebanon whatsoever unless requested by Law. All applicants are strictly required to adhere to these standards. Therefore, the selected applicant shall be requested to provide additional information to conduct the needed background check.

In addition, Caritas Lebanon will reserve its rights not to hire any applicant who was previously reported for a SEA incident.