Job Placement and Counselling Officer (Lebanese Nationals Only)
Applications should include a detailed CV with at least two References. Please send your CV, in English, writing in the subject the reference "Job Counseling and Placement Officer" to the following e-mail address: [email protected]. The deadline for submission is October 7, 2018. Any CV submitted without reference to the position will be disregarded
ABOUT ACTED
ACTED in an international NGO that has been registered in Lebanon since 2006. It has an established country office in Beirut as well as a field office in Akkar. More recently, it has been carrying out activities in the South and in Tripoli.
ACTED works closely with local authorities and civil society stakeholders at the community level to implement priority humanitarian interventions such as emergency multi-purpose cash assistance, WASH projects (including disease monitoring and infrastructural and behavioral response), and Shelter interventions incorporating multiple modalities. ACTED is also implementing long-term development projects to rehabilitate infrastructure, improve agricultural production, increase livelihood opportunities and support state and non-state actors to improve service delivery and social stability through collective development planning.
ACTED responds to emergency and development needs through a community driven approach which focuses on engagement and capacity building of local civil society and local authorities, with the aim of promoting accountable governance and civic engagement. Moreover, ACTED in Lebanon seeks to support private sector actors to become the key drivers in Lebanon’s economic development with the goal of raising the living standards of Lebanese and refugee households, and improving the coping capacity of local communities.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Vulnerable refugees and host communities often struggle to access livelihoods-related information and services. Limited employment opportunities and employment-related skills trainings are offered to vulnerable populations. Therefore, ACTED has developed a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program for vulnerable populations offering trainings in IT, English, Solar energy, plumbing, food processing, sewing, Hybrid Electrical Vehicles (HEVs) and decorative construction. Beneficiaries will also benefit from access to job counselling services, practical information about accessing the job market, as well as apprenticeships and job placements.
Job counseling and placement Objectives:
The Job Counseling and Placement Officer will be responsible for organizing career counseling sessions for the TVETs beneficiaries , liaising with potential employers and identifying suitable job vacancies and apprenticeships opportunities for beneficiaries, and following up on their placement. For beneficiaries not wishing or able to enter the job market, the Officer will facilitate access to further training or other vocational support services. The focus area will be Mount Lebanon, Beirut,chouf/Aley, Saida and Tripoli. The officer will be based in Beirut office with field visits to the mentioned areas.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide beneficiaries with one-on-one career counseling using specially developed questions and personal assessment skills to identify existing skills and future ambitions.
Guide beneficiaries towards the most suitable service by offering information on employment including online platforms such as “Al Wasseet” and “HireLebanese and self-employment options” etc., vocational training opportunities, apprenticeships and micro loans.
Guide beneficiaries requiring further training to appropriate vocational trainings and life skills courses.
Interview employers based on market assessments completed by ACTED and identify new employers in the designated sectors (IT, English, Solar energy, plumbing, food processing, sewing, HEV and decorative construction) for the purpose of identifying job placement and apprenticeship opportunities for beneficiaries.
Successfully place beneficiaries in suitable jobs and apprenticeships. And follow up with them on a regular basis and provide assistance when needed.
Map and visit providers of business support services and microfinance to explain ACTED’s project in order to identify support available to beneficiaries. Refer beneficiaries as required.
Required competencies
At least 2 years of experience of career and livelihood counseling and job placement
Bachelor Degree in Social Science, Human Resources or equivalent
Understanding of the Lebanese job market and Lebanese labor laws
A self-starter with excellent communication and presentation skills who can positively promote the project to potential employers
Arabic and English language competency required. French competencies preferred
Previous experience working with NGOs is preferred
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon
- Beirut