Field Officer (Covid Response)-North Lebanon

ABOUT THE JOB

General objective:

Under the supervision of the Activity Manager, the Field officer is in charge of the needs assessment, the preparation, implementation and monitoring of distribution of Water Trucking, Dislodging, shelter kit and conducting Hygiene Promotion activities in Informal settlements of Syrian refugees and surrounding host communities.

In link with the SI CoVid 19 activities, s/he will ensure the cleaning, disinfection and availability of the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) reusable items for Solidarités.

The main challenges:

• Quickly integrate the field team and understand the context of informal tented settlements.

Priorities for the first period:

• Training to be quickly autonomous for field officer tasks and to ensure safe PPE disinfection activity at laundry area.

Responsibilities and main activities:

• Evaluation / diagnostic:

• Collect accurate data at community level and conduct different assessment and surveys based on the needs

• Implementation and operational monitoring:
• Identification of target group, plan adequate activities and update tools related to the needs
• Ensure regular technical follow up visit to assess, identify and monitor the activities of water trucking (FCL, Quality and Quantities delivered), Dislodging (volume dislodged, proper discharge at WWTP), ad-hoc material relevant to the needs and Shelter kit distribution (registration of targeted families and recording the situation of tent superstructure and tent insulation for ceiling and surrounding) for conformity with the criteria set.
• Under the responsibility of the A.M. part in logistical and administrative organization, planning, and preparation of distributions.
• Organize and plan the distribution of Non-Food items “NFI’s” and Core Relief items “CRI’s” in case of emergency situation valid by the rapid need assessment focal point. 
• Engage in internal and external referral
• Mobilize the beneficiaries to take individual and/or collective responsibility for the hygiene promotion, water and sanitation activities
• Following up on committees and ensure training (internal or external), support and follow-up of the committees

• CoVid Activities:

• Ensure that the laundry area is always operational and set to provide the adequate level of safety and sufficient stock of consumables as PPE items, water, bleach, soap.
• According to the protocol, ensure to be well equipped with adapted PPE and ensure that other members of the laundry area team are always properly equipped.
• Clean and disinfect reusable PPE items according to protocol ensuring their constant availability.
• Check disinfected reusable PPE items state before their transfer to the warehouse to be reuse by Solidarités.
• Anticipate any problems associated with the carrying out of his/her activity and resolve any problems.

• Reporting:

• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her line manager.
• Report to his/her line manager (AM, PMA, DPM) regarding the development of activities and specific tasks that he/she has been assigned, any problems encountered and the quality of relations with the beneficiaries.
• Share with the line manager (AM, PMA, DPM) and the security focal point all relevant information about security, activities, logistics or administrative issues occurred at field level, using Solidarités International’s tools and procedures.
• Maintain an accurate reporting, data management of the activities, incidents, achievements, referrals, information, etc. and report monitoring results.

• Communication / representation / coordination:

• Give information to the beneficiaries about SI mandate, activities, results and about external actors and represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL when necessary.
• Facilitate, build up and maintain good relationships with the beneficiaries.
• Participate in the mitigation of problems between communities when they arise.
• Communicate with other SI activities and departments for the daily activities.

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager: Activity Manager, Program Manager Assistant, Deputy Program Manager

Line report(s) on base: -

Functional manager: WASH Program Manager

Functional report(s):  -

YOUR PROFILE

Specific skills and experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in health and environmental, public health, social studies or equivalent
• Experience:  2 years of professional experience
• Previous experience with NGO is an asset
• Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess challenges and recommend solutions
• Computer literacy with basic command of MS Office

Soft skills:

• Good diplomacy skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible (will have to take on responsibilities that might not be directly on his/her JD)
• Mobility to visit different locations (day trip) in Lebanon on a regular basis (weekly).
• Adaptability to changing work environment and possible volatile security situation
• Stress management skills: ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads;

Language:

• Fluent English and Arabic: speaking, reading and writing skills

Others: 

• Commitment to the fundamental principles of SI’s charter and ethos