Date of last update: 08/07/2023 2024-04-29
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Role & Responsibilities
The Project Officer is an entry-level developmental role designed to provide humanitarian experience to a new relief worker who wants to pursue and develop a career in the aid sector. The Project Officer will provide needed support to the Project Coordinator and Project Managers in a variety of sectors and gain understanding of the different aspects of Project Management.
Project Overview
The Lebanon programme works across the country, including in the Bekaa Valley, Beirut Mount Lebanon, the North/Akkar and the South. Medair supports both Syrian refugees and Lebanese communities with projects in Health, Mental Health, Shelter and GIS Mapping.
Workplace & Working conditions
Field based position in Zahle, Lebanon.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
As soon as possible. Full time, 12 months.
Key Activity Areas
Support to Project Management
External representation
Other
Team Life
This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
Experience
All new deploying international staff to Medair's country programmes (and other roles which require field travel) should be fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved COVID vaccine, supported with a COVID vaccination certificate as evidence.
How to applyPlease ensure you are fully aware of the:
a) Medair organizational values
b) Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair's accountability policies and best practices.
c) Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair Page.
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.
Working hours (%): 80-100%
80-100%Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)
Macro-area: Middle East and Northern Africa
Level of experience: Junior Professional, 1 to 3 years
Area of work Definition: Monitoring and Evaluation, Results-based Management
Type of organisation: NGOs