LEBANON – MEAL COORDINATOR (H/F) – BEIRUT

Desired start date: ASAP

Duration of the mission: 12 months (renewable)

Location: Position based in Beirut

ABOUT THE MISSION

Lebanon hosts about 1.5 million Syrian refugees, mainly in its northern governorate (Akkar and Tripoli) and in the Bekaa Valley. SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) has launched its operations in Lebanon in March 2013 in order to address the immediate needs of both Syrian refugee and Lebanese host families also affected by the crisis. SI in Lebanon has two operational bases (Tripoli and Zahle) and a coordination office in Beirut. The expatriate team consists of 12 staff members, while the national team represents about 130 staff members. Early 2020, the mission has a global budget of around 15 M USD. Tripoli base counts for 70% of this amount and Zahle base for 30%.

SI LEB’s program portfolio revolves around 3 main axis

• WASH interventions in Informal settlements
• Integrated approach (wash/shelter interventions integrated with Protection and Health activities implemented by partners)
• Response to emergencies

ABOUT THE JOB

The MEAL coordinator contributes to the development of Solidarités International strategy by proposing a sector-based strategy in the field of MEAL.

He/she specifically guarantees the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of MEAL activities and general SI objectives to the needs of the local populations.

He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of MEAL programs implemented in the intervention country.

He/she contributes to the process of capitalization and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques in the field of MEAL.

Challenges foreseen:

• Numerous projects to follow with key strategic deliverables
• SI Referrals to report and communicate on (internally and externally)
• High technicity of monitoring and follow-up tools and systems
• Feedback and complaint mechanism under the responsibility of the MEAL department (hotline)

Management :

1 deputy MEAL CO

YOUR PROFILE

EDUCATION:

• Advanced in information management, IT or university degree (BA) in development & humanitarian studies, social sciences or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years with INGO specialized in Humanitarian assistance
• Minimum 2 years of experience as MEAL senior manager or coordinator
• Previous experience in the coordination team of a country office is a strong asset
• Previous experience in integrated programing especially in shelter/WaSH, Health and Protection programing is an asset
• Previous working experience in the Middle East and/or Lebanon is an asset

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrable research design competency (quantitative and qualitative)
• Advanced Excel competency required
• Skill with analytical software (R, NVivo, STATA/SPSS)
• Strong Project Cycle Management skills
• Strong coordination skills

SOFT SKILLS AND SPIRIT:

• Ability to interpret, synthesize, and concisely present complex data
• Good negotiation and diplomacy skills
• Organized and problem solving spirit
• Autonomy and capacity of initiative
• Flexibility and strong coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure, with peaks of heavy workloads

LANGUAGES:

• Excellent command of English (speaking, reading and writing)
• Strong command of French recommended
• Good command of Arabic is a strong asset

OTHERS:

• Commitment to the fundamental principles of SI’s charter and ethos.

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A SALARIED POSITION: starting from 2640 € gross per month (including 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly per diem of 750 USD a month. Please note that salary is not negotiable with SI.

VACATION: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of on 7 working days every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3/6 and 9 month (with 850 USD allocated by SI). To these break periods, it is necessary to add the granting of 1 additional rest day per month worked (i.e. 12 days in addition for a 1-year contract)

SOCIAL AND MEDICAL COVER: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses 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.

HOUSING /FAMILY PACKAGE: can be included, housing allowance; child and school allowance; insurances + flights for all the family members.

SECURITY

Lebanon is currently facing with three intertwined crises: political, economic and sanitary (COVID19). The social uprising which started in October 2019 has been further exacerbated over the past 6 months with a dire deterioration of the economic situation of a huge proportion of the Lebanese populations. Tensions are exacerbated which resulted in regular and violent demonstrations and riots over the last couple of months. The sanitary situation due to COVID19 also accelerated the deterioration of the economic situation with half of the Lebanese population now deemed to be under the poverty line, following decrease of salaries, job losses and devaluation of the Lebanese pound. Despite these on-going internal and external tensions, Lebanon’s security situation is currently good. There is no curfew in place on the Lebanon mission and international staff can move around without too many restrictions even though Akkar and the Beqaa valley include some no-go areas. The security measures in place could still be upgraded quickly depending on the context’s evolution.

KEY INFORMATION ABOUT LIVING CONDITIONS

In Beirut, the guesthouse and the office are located in close-by buildings. The guesthouse is a 3 bedroom apartment, fully furnished and comfortable. Beirut is a very modern city, where you can find all kind of restaurants, shops, international libraries, bars, cinemas, etc.