Activity Park Expert

JOB SUMMARY
An experienced Expert in Activity Park is required to assist T.E.R.R.E.Liban in providing list of activities and technical recommendations to be included in the design of recreational Municipal development BALADI projects and submitting list of needed equipment for each activity in compliance with the USAID Safety Program Chap 529.
BACKGROUND
The USAID BALADI project is a five-year program that extends from September 2012 until September 2017. It seeks to encourage innovation in service delivery by local governments. This project is implemented by Caritas Lebanon in nine Lebanese districts in partnership with T.E.R.R.E.Liban. It sponsors an in-kind competitive grants program that responds to governance and economic opportunity needs. All planned activities under this project should be compliant with USAID rules and local regulations.
 
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Review of Municipal development projects’ preliminary design.
Conduct site visits in coordination with T.E.R.R.E.Liban.
Submit list of recreational Activities to be included in the design of each project such as climbing wall, Archery and Giant Swing.
Submit a list of equipment, tools and devices needed for each suggested Activity with technical specs and price/ cost estimation.
Provide the necessary technical recommendations for the implementation of the suggested Activities to be included in the design of each project, such as safety measures, maintenance and the way of use.
Review updated design of each project to ensure compliance with technical recommendations/specs.
Submit a final report detailing recreational activities for each Municipality Development BALADI Project.

 
 
JOB TERMS
Up to Five days consultancy per week
Communication and transportation are not paid
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / JOB RELATED SKILLS
 
         ·            At least 5 years of similar experience in Park Activity implementation.
         ·            USAID Experience is a plus
         ·            Attention to accuracy and detail required.
         ·            Able to perform under tight deadlines.
         ·            Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, multi-task, meet deadlines and work with attention to detail.
         ·            Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic; French is a plus.
         ·            Excellent reporting, communication and interpersonal skills.
         ·            Good computer applications skills.