Job at La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Job at La Chaîne de l'Espoir
CONTEXT
Founded in 1994, La Chaîne de l’Espoir (CDE) is a French international NGO working to strengthen healthcare systems and ensure equal access to quality healthcare, particularly for children, mothers and vulnerable populations. CDE is currently active in 27 countries.
CDE has been working in Lebanon since 2005 and established its permanent mission in 2020. Working closely with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), public hospitals and Lebanese healthcare professionals, CDE focuses on paediatric healthcare, access to surgery, early detection, psychosocial support, capacity building and health-system strengthening.
Building on this experience, CDE is now seeking to contribute to strengthening the resilience of Lebanon’s public health system to climate change, by assessing climate-related health risks and vulnerabilities and identifying practical measures to improve preparedness, response and continuity of essential health services. Funded by the Agence française de développement (AFD), a feasibility study will be implemented by a group of experts within the same consortium and follow a dual approach: (i) a national and territorial logic for health–climate adaptation measures, and (ii) a facility, actor and sector-based approach for mitigation and adaptation measures for the health sector, focusing on strengthening the resilience and preparedness of healthcare facilities and stakeholders.
Under the leadership of the Climate Action Accelerator (lead of consortium), the study will focus on assessing climate and health adaptation risks and measures in three to four pilot governorates.
Within this framework, CDE is looking for a Consortium Assistant to provide the administrative, logistical and operational support required for the successful implementation of field study and the missions of international experts.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The consortium Assistant will support the Consortium Manager and CDE team in the day-to-day organization and implementation of field activities. The position will be primarily responsible for logistics, administration, scheduling and practical arrangements related to field visits, stakeholder meetings, consultations, workshops and international expert missions.
The Consortium Assistant will ensure that the experts and field teams have the necessary logistical support to carry out their activities efficiently and that field documentation and administrative records are properly maintained.
The position requires a highly organised, proactive and flexible person who is comfortable coordinating multiple activities and responding to changing field requirements.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Field Activity Logistics
2. International Expert Missions
3. Meetings, KIIs and Workshops
4. Administrative Support
5. Materials and Documentation
6. Support to Data Collection
TEAM RELATIONSHIP
Line manager
The Consortium Assistant reports directly to the Consortium Manager, who provides day-to-day management, supervision and guidance, including the planning and coordination of field activities, expert missions and stakeholder engagements.
Close collaboration with
CDE Lebanon team, CDE HQ team, CCA experts, other consortium members.
PROFILE
Academic background
University degree or technical qualification in Business Administration, Management, Logistics, Project Management, Data management, Social Sciences or related fields. [required]
Relevant professional experience may compensate for formal qualifications.
Working experience
Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in NGO, humanitarian, development or health-sector projects.
Experience in field logistics, administrative coordination or project support.
Experience organizing meetings, workshops, travel and field missions.
Basic experience supporting MEAL activities, including data collection, data entry, basic data verification/quality checks is an advantage.
Previous experience supporting international teams or consultants is an advantage.
Familiarity with the Lebanese NGO and institutional environment is desirable.
Specific skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to last-minute changes.
Good administrative and documentation skills.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
Ability to work independently while being part of a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness and ability to travel within Lebanon.
Languages
Fluent in Arabic (speaking, writing, reading) [required]
Good working level in English [required]
Knowledge of French is a plus.
CDE always ensures its team members:
Please apply by filling the form, applications received by email will be disregarded.
Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that interviews may take place on a rolling basis