Community Engagement Officer – South (National Contract)

Job Title: Community Engagement Officer – South

Duty station: Sidon (South Lebanon), with frequent travel to municipalities in South Lebanon

Reporting to: WW Community Engagement Coordinator

WORKING CONTEXT

Within the new Economic Recovery Project (BALADNA) funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and implemented by a consortium led by WeWorld alongside LRI, FJPII, IECD and The Nawaya Network, the action aims to:

• restore conflict‑affected agricultural land, water infrastructure and ecosystems,
• support farmers, cooperatives and MSMEs, and
• strengthen governance at local and national levels as well as recovery planning in South Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley.

WeWorld is specifically responsible for rehabilitating small‑scale agricultural and water infrastructure, supporting labor‑intensive recovery works, and designing and implementing municipal Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) and community projects in coordination with local authorities and national institutions.

Within the framework of the Economic Recovery Project funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and implemented by WeWorld and partners in South Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, the Community Engagement Officer - South supports WeWorld‑led activities on municipal governance, participatory recovery planning and community‑based early recovery.

The Officer ensures meaningful participation of women, men, youth, refugees, IDPs and other vulnerable groups in the design and implementation of Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), Municipal Recovery Plans (MRPs) and community projects, in close coordination with municipalities, Unions of Municipalities, community committees and other local stakeholders.

She/he works closely with the WeWorld project team, MEAL unit and technical staff, ensuring accountability to WeWorld policies and donor (AFD) rules and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Community outreach & mobilization

1. Conduct regular field visits in target municipalities, organize community meetings and information sessions, and support the implementation of project activities at community level.
2. Map and maintain relationships with community structures (committees, cooperatives, CBOs, women’s and youth groups, OPDs, informal leaders) and support inclusive outreach so that women, youth, refugees, IDPs and persons with disabilities can participate in project activities.

1. Support to municipal recovery & participatory planning

1. Support participatory assessments and consultations that feed into MRPs and other local recovery / development plans, and liaise regularly with municipalities and Unions of Municipalities to collect local priorities and share community feedback.
2. Contribute to the identification and design of QIPs and community projects, ensuring that proposals reflect community needs, conflict‑sensitivity, gender and environmental considerations.

1. Accountability, feedback & conflict sensitivity

1. Promote WeWorld’s Feedback, Complaints and Response Mechanism (FCRM) at community level and support safe, confidential collection and referral of feedback and complaints, especially from women and other vulnerable groups.
2. Identify and flag potential tensions, exclusion risks or complaints linked to project activities  support basic mediation when needed and ensure that all engagement activities respect “do no harm” principles and are conflict and gender‑responsive.

1. Information management, documentation & reporting

1. Ensure timely and accurate collection and archiving of documentation for community engagement and planning processes (attendance lists, minutes of meetings, consent forms, photos and other evidence).
2. Prepare regular activity reports (weekly / monthly) highlighting progress, challenges, risks and community feedback, and contribute qualitative inputs and lessons learned for MEAL and communication purposes.

1. Internal Coordination

1. Coordinate closely with the WeWorld Project Manager, Coordinator, MEAL staff and other technical focal points (governance, agriculture, livelihoods, logistics, finance) to align community engagement with the project workplan.
2. Participate in internal coordination meetings and trainings and perform any other relevant tasks assigned by the Project Manager in line with the project’s objectives.

QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in social sciences, development studies, public administration or another relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in community mobilization, civil society engagement, local governance or similar roles in development and/or humanitarian projects.
• Proven experience working with municipalities/Unions of Municipalities and community committees in Lebanon.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates from South Lebanon who have a solid understanding of the conflict dynamics and social tensions affecting the areas of Saida, Nabatieh and Sour.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with strong team spirit and the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good understanding of conflict-sensitive, gender-responsive and inclusive approaches; experience engaging women, youth, refugees, IDPs and persons with disabilities is an asset.
• Experience in developing and drafting recovery and development plans for local municipalities is a strong asset. This includes experience in data collection, facilitation of consultation sessions, analysis of findings, identification and prioritization of recovery needs, and clear communication of priorities and recommendations in front of local stakeholders.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and good command of English.
• Good computer skills (MS Office and basic digital tools; familiarity with digital data collection is an advantage).
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel frequently within the area of intervention.

WeWorld is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. WeWorld has also a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process. WeWorld commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. WeWorld promotes a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace and expects the highest standards of behaviour from all its staff, who are requested to adhere to the principles and behavioural rules defined in the CoEC and the Organisational Policies. The Code of Ethics and Conduct (CoEC), PSEAH, Child safeguarding and all the organisational policies can be found here: https://www.weworld.it/en/about-us/transparency

• The application should be in English including: CV and Motivation Letter, please to save them in a folder under your full name. 
• Please submit your application to lb.vac.rec@gvc.weworld.it write as Subject of the Email the Reference number and Job Position as follows; "WeWorld 202609_01 Community Engagement Officer – South (National Contract)”.   
• Applications in Arabic will not be considered.
• Deadline for submitting the application: 11^th of Oct 2026 (Applications received after this deadline will not be considered).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• WeWorld encourages people with special needs to apply.