Livelihood Officer
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The Livelihood Field Officer, based in Beirut- Sin el Fil, ensures the quality and timely implementation of livelihood activities focused on Social Enterprises and Cash for Work and works in close collaboration with local partners and under the supervision of the Project Coordinator
DUTIES
- Ensure the implementation and monitoring of all livelihood activities at field level according to the project’s work plan
- Support in conducting market studies, business plans and value chain analysis for selected social enterprises
- Conduct household and key informant interviews, surveys and focus groups discussions on livelihoods issues
- Develop M&E plans and tools and ensure their regular implementation and follow-up
- Identify capacity building needs and organize or facilitate trainings for other staff members and beneficiaries when needed
- Assist the project coordinator in the preparation and processing of all documents and guidelines necessary for the implementation and reporting of the livelihoods project
- Assist the project coordinator in developing new project proposals
- Support in setting-up clear beneficiary follow-up and accountability mechanisms
- Follow up with the complains from the beneficiaries and communities and share them with supervisor
- Support the identification and implementation of logistic requirements at field level
- Ensure that gender and social inclusion concept and principles are internalized in the activities
- Represent Caritas Lebanon at field level with local government officials and other agencies
SKILLS
Business Skills
- Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
- Political and inter-cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
- Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
- Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
- Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities
- Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
- Proficient in English, French and Arabic both written and oral
Computer Skills
- Microsoft office – all applications
- Software applications required for daily operations
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
Degree in Business Administration, Agriculture or similar
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
- Previous experience in local economic development, including small and medium enterprise development projects and Cash for Work programs
- Communication and reporting skills, preferably from a multi-cultural environment
NOTE:
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