Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future. Working in Lebanon since 1993, Mercy Corps is committed to generating positive opportunities for women, men, boys and girls from Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian communities, with a strong focus on engaging youth.
The Mercy Corps Lebanon team consists of over 150 staff working across five offices throughout Mount Lebanon, South Lebanon, Tripoli and the Bekaa Valley.
The “Fostering Resilience by Strengthening Abilities” FORSA II program is a 6.5 mio Euros integrated three-and-a-half-year (anticipated December 2019 - May 2023) program focusing on the nexus between education and employment. The program will target youth between the ages of 16-34 from Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian families, with a specific focus on women and girls in the target areas. The overall objective is that women and youth are supported to access education and employment in targeted areas in the Bekaa and South.
The primary objectives of the program are that:
General Position Summary
The Project Officer will work under the supervision of the Job Platforms Snr. Coordinator and in collaboration with the Program team to contribute to the implementation of activities under this component. S/he will ensure that activities in this component contribute to achieving key deliverables, including improved access to jobs of women and youth within job platforms through the expansion of existing job platforms and/or the creation of new such platforms. As requested by the Snr Coordinator the successful candidate will assist by attending sector-specific meetings with peer organizations, as well as supporting the establishment of partnerships with CBO’s, Private Sector, and Government.
Project Implementation
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As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
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Reports Directly To: Senior Field Coordinator
Works Directly With: FORSA II Program team, other Mercy Corps Departments
The successful Project Officer will be bright, energetic, hard-working and eager to learn. S/he will take a deep personal interest in community engagement. S/he will be attentive to detail and able to carry out assigned tasks in a timely manner and according to a very high standard of quality. S/he will be creative and flexible, contributing to developing and encouraging new and innovative solutions, but at the same time will not have any difficulty in adhering to systems and procedures. S/he will strictly follow all protocols related to safety and security, and holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Mercy Corps’ values.
Applications will only be accepted if submitted online, through the URL link provided
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[1] https://mercycorps69469.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk03len
[2] mailto:[email protected]