Field Officer in Rihab (National Position) Full Time NEW

The Main Responsabilities Including But Not Limited To

• With the support of AVSI’s focal point in the area, maintaining regular communication with local authorities, associations, and community stakeholders, lead stakeholders mapping and engagement strategy in the area and build and maintain strategic relationships with local authorities and community leaders;
• Coordinate closely with AVSI’s partner FPEC in the implementation of the project activities, selection of beneficiaries and ensuring good project implementation practices are being followed;
• Develop and follow weekly/monthly activity plans for the project, with keeping track of work plan in coordination with and reporting to Project Manager to ensure that the activities are executed as per the shared calendar;
• Coordinate the implementation of project activities in the area, working closely with project staff, partners, and local authorities to ensure timely, quality delivery;
• Identify, analyze and proactively mitigate operational risks and bottlenecks while proposing solutions and corrective actions to the Project Manager;
• Support and supervision of the youth contracted for the mapping, collection of tangible and intangible cultural heritage data and digitalization initiatives, ensuring the accuracy of the data collected;
• Support the selection and follow-up of trainees, coordinate all logistics for trainings (hospitality, catering, digital skills, business, language, etc.), and monitor attendance and results (to be reported to MEAL dept. and the PM);
• Support the Implementing Partner in identifying and assisting MSMEs, home-based businesses, and local associations to join project activities, coordinate with AVSI Logistics Department and the PM the delivery of equipment, in-kind support, and business capacity building, and follow up on specific interventions;
• Monitor progress of supported MSMEs and assess sustainability of initiatives, while providing support in market linkages;
• Organize community meetings and outreach sessions, ensure transparent communication with beneficiaries, and collect essential visibility materials such as photos and success stories;
• Support procurement and logistics for trainings, workshops, and field activities, and maintain accurate records, inventories, attendance lists;
• Collaborate closely with the MEAL department to ensure accurate reporting of the project activities and be actively involved in the collection of information and data related to the project reporting, assessments…
• Coordinating with MEAL Department on the use of tools for the monitoring and evaluation of project’s activities in the field;
• Ensure all activities comply with AVSI’s safeguarding, protection, and inclusion standards, and support evaluations and learning processes to strengthen project quality;
• Write relevant reports (such as Activity Reports) and submit it to the PM in a timely and qualitative way.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in coordination of field activities;
• Proven experience in coordinating field-based activities, community work, or local initiatives (NGO experience is an asset);
• Bachelor Degree in relevant subject (Cultural Heritage, Social Work, Development or Humanitarian Studies, etc.);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic;
• Strong organizational and team working skills;
• Leadership.

Required Skills And Experiences

• Experience working with governmental entities, local communities, youth groups or grassroots initiatives;
• Experience in supervising, coordinating, and monitoring field activities and staff;
• Strong reporting and communication skills, with the ability to mobilize and engage stakeholders effectively;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is an asset;
• Strong willingness and ability to learn and adapt to NGO systems and procedures;
• Ability to work under pressure and operate independently when needed;
• Flexible team player with strong interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and basic data collection tools.
• AVSI reserves the right to request information from previous employers regarding any disputes, safeguarding concerns, investigations, or disciplinary actions, and to require the candidate to provide criminal and civil records, for the purpose of assessing the worker’s professional suitability for roles involving contact with vulnerable individuals, including children and adults.
• AVSI applies the principle of inclusiveness and non-discrimination in its selection process, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, religious belief, disability, or belonging to protected classes.