Mentor for On-The-Job Trainees

The Mentor is expected to support and encourage the professional development of the trainee, as well as provide active guidance before, during and after the On-The-Job training. The mentor should assist with exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources.

Project Background:

The mentor will join our team working on a project called "MAKANI, MY PLACE. Economic development, decent work and social inclusion in Tripoli, Lebanon." The project will contribute to the inclusive and sustainable economic growth in North Lebanon, in line with the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan 2017-2020. More specifically, the initiative will promote innovative institutional, social and economic solutions for entrepreneurship as a driver of inclusive and sustainable development of vulnerable women and young people in Tripoli.

Key relationships/interactions:
Community Mobilizer, Program manager, Executive Director, Finance coordinator, communication officer…

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the relationship; scheduling time to meet with the Trainee and maintaining an up to date record of their plan and progress.
• Work proactively with the Trainee to assess their areas of strength, development
• areas, career goals and personal objectives and expectations of the mentoring
• relationship
• Take ownership for the Trainee development and committing to the exchange of information including; ideas, development themes, actions, feedback
• Train the Trainee on specific topics previously defined and planned.
• Conduct few visits to the house of Trainee to assess closely their situation.
• Follow through on actions discussed with the Trainee, gathering feedback and sharing personal learning.
• Respect the Trainee experience, ideas, guidance and time
• Organize and execute Spot checks to monitor the attendance, punctuality and progress of the Trainee
• Maintain good relationship and communication with the Trainee, the hosting entity (MSME) and the organization.
• Participate in the meetings and trainings provided by the project partners.
• Maintain confidentiality of Trainee, the hosting entity and the organization.

Person Specification

Key Organizational Attributes
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well asthe commitment to equal opportunities.

Essential - Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2 years of work experience (previous experience in mentorship is an asset).
• Strong capacity to coordinate with a team.
• Familiarity with the Lebanese economy, market, Labor Market and SocialEntrepreneurship.
• Integrity, fairness and impartiality.
• Ability to manage sensitive cases and confidential information.
• Knowledge of the main Lebanese economic sector, Business environment andcommon practices in Lebanon, and of international guidelines.
• Knowledge of the socio-economic circumstances in urban Tripoli.
• Extensive knowledge of the business environment in Tripoli and T5 area and demonstrated experience in field work.                                                 
• Demonstrable understanding of the gendered dynamics of labor relations, and linkages to decent work
• Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.                                                                         
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic.

Estimated start date: May 2020

Length of contract : 2 years