Desired start date: ASAP
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Zahle
About us
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
About the mission
Lebanon hosts about 1.5 million Syrian refugees, mainly in its Northern governorates (Akkar and Tripoli) and in the Bekaa Valley. SI has been working in Lebanon since March 2013, to address the immediate needs of both Syrian refugees and Lebanese citizens affected by the crisis. In recent years, SI has transitioned to more integrated programs, and now addresses basic needs such as WASH, Shelter, Health and protection (the 2 latter through partnerships). In 2020, SI Lebanon started an ambitious DRRM project which aims at developing a river-basin integrated model to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies such as floods. In 2021, SI Lebanon started a WASH project to work with local Water authorities (North Lebanon Water Establishment) to improve the functioning of water supply networks. SI is also addressing the consequences of the Beirut Blast response through a two-phased project to rehabilitate damaged dwelling units and public spaces (in part nership with the Lebanese and French Red Cross).
About the job
General objective:
The Field Coordinator is the main representative of SI in the area of action and within the base. She/he ensures that SI’s strategy in the area is adapted to the humanitarian needs and ensures that programming is roled out with the adequate resources and according to SI standards. She/he is responsible for managing the base’s activities in an autonomous way, ensuring sound liaison with local authorities and adequate security management.
The main challenges:
Ensuring that the base manages to absorb the geographical expansion (inclusive of the opening of a sub-office in Ras Baalbak) and the increased number of donors and of overall budget. Staff management represents a significant challenge: new staff were hired during the recent emergency response and a turnover in the FieldCoo position has taken place since summer 2024.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
Ensuring sound project implementation for already active grants. Continue the progressive switch of operational focus towards the Northern Bekaa (Baalbak/Hermel), further reinforcing access with local political actors. Establish sound staff management with clear roles and responsibilities
Your profile
Specific skills and experience:
EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR : 4 years
EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS : 02 -2 years
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1 minimally proficient in security management
2 Good negotiation skills
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
1. Solid staff and people management
2 Budget and general management skills
3 Problem solving
Language:
1 English
2. Arabic is a strong asset
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Application process
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.