Project Officer

OBJECTIVE:

The Project Officer is responsible for providing high quality research review and community engagement, advice, plan, and reporting all by working with a wide range of municipalities, public authorities, CSOs and the local community. He/she is in charge of communication to reduce tension, conflict resolution and engagement of local community

DUTIES:

• Desk review of projects and meetings with projects stakeholders
• Review and analyze current community liaison and engagement processes and identifies challenges and issues to be addressed and opportunities including cross-component coordination
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on best practices for community liaison and engagement with special attention to grass-roots engagement, promoting inclusivity and reaching diverse audiences and groups
• Mediate and facilitate the negotiations of different stakeholders and local community members involved and conduct informal fact findings
• Review and analyze the matter, identify and discuss options for next steps in the framework of the project and its rules, including providing relevant information and referrals
• Contribute to design, plan, coordinate, facilitate and implement inclusive community liaison and community engagement activities
• Contribute to regular analysis of community liaison and engagement processes and draft a plan of action for staff members with stakeholders and communities for greater coordinated community liaison and engagement
• Ensure that the projects are delivered on time in accordance to the budget and to the required quality standard (within agreed specifications)
• Ensure the projects are effectively managed with relationships with a wide range of groups (including all projects stakeholders)
• Carry out stakeholder assessments to identify opportunities for potential community interventions within villages along with respective engagement, mapping and networking
• Coordinate community engagement initiatives in general and nominated areas, and ensure effective implementation in support of the lead staff
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Perform any other duties to support the project in carrying out its functions, as assigned, including research and contributions to various activities

SKILLS:

Business Skills

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, multi-task, meet deadlines and work with attention to detail
• Project planning, organizing and management techniques
• Ability to successfully initiate and maintain positive relationships with communities and NGOs
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in team environment
• Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic; French is a plus
• Excellent reporting, communication and interpersonal skills

Computer Skills

• Good computer applications skills

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 5 years of similar experience in relevant field is desirable
• Prior similar responsibility under Donor programs is desirable
• Have previous experience in Lebanon and previous similar responsibilities in implementing similar context projects and activities