Livelihood Project Assistant

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Proper Implementation of FFL Project’s activities according to SIF’s rules and procedures and with others stakeholders (SDCs, Local partners, privet sector, etc.)
• Support to monitoring of activities, evaluation and ensure quality reporting.
• Coordination and liaison with finance, Logistics and administration to provide support to the Project’s implementation.

Programme Development:

• Conducts and document needs assessments and baseline survey.
• Prepare and ensure filling surveys forms for all beneficiaries.
• Ensure Implementation of the Project’s activities according to the Proposal and DIP.
• Ensure daily implementation of the activities.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders involved in the implementation of the project.
• Organize and participate in the Project’s Steering Committee Meetings.
• Prepare TORs for the planned trainings and events.
• Assist Project Manager in drafting procurement plans.
• Prepare budget breakdowns for the planned activities.
• Follow up with Procurement and Logistics Department for the procurement of necessary items and tools.
• Participate in the preparation and revision of the project’s budget.
• Participate in the regular update of the trimestral DIPs.
• Prepare monthly Work plans in Coordination with relevant staff members.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the Project Manager.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of other Projects implemented in the Base location.
• Provide support to the Program team in other developmental Projects one needed or requested by Regional Coordinator.
• Participate in the design and preparations of new Concept Notes and Proposals.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

• Participates in the preparation of quarterly and annual action plan for the implementation and management of the project.
• Monitors the implementation of the planned Activities.
• Document in timely manner, all progress, challenges, and learning for future implementation of similar projects and accountability.
• Ensure strong coordination of project activities to beneficiaries and different stakeholders under the supervision of the Line manager.

INTERNAL CONTROLS AND REPORTING

• Ensure Timely preparation and submission of monthly, Quarterly and Annual reports to the Project Coordinator.
• Prepare Field Visit, activities completion reports and evaluation reports of all conducted activities.
• Prepare and submit quality case studies and success Stories to The Project Manager
• Networking and Communication:
• Attends meetings with project partners;
• Build relationships with Local authorities, local associations, Local and regional departments and various stakeholders related to the Project’s activities
• Participate in the need assessment missions conducted by SIF or other partner organizations conducted within the project area
• Participate in workshops , training sessions or any other forums with line manager approval or nomination;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Master’s degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Development Studies, entrepreneurship or any related field.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the area of development: Livelihood, Women empowerment, entrepreneurship, Capacity building. Previous experience in an NGO is required. 

• Languages:  Fluency in Arabic and English, both spoken and written, is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Proven experience in overseeing programs; understanding of quantitative and qualitative data in support of program development.
• Familiarity with the Concept and laws of Jobs in Lebanon.
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communications skills with ability to build and lead teams.
• Committed to gender equality.
• Ability to understand the community needs.
• Well-grounded understanding of the Civil Society Organizations.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to produce quality reports, official letters and managing data collection.
• Able to work independently with sound judgment, good time management and skills prioritization.
• Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive and have the ability to take initiative.
• Able to work on his/her own initiative as well as a part of a team.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills.