Project Associate (Shelter and Settlements)

The Project Associate (Shelter and Settlements) supports the implementation and monitoring of shelter interventions, focusing on Core Relief Items, site management, and community engagement. The role involves coordination with partners and stakeholders to deliver humanitarian assistance and early recovery activities in Lebanon.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities regarding overall Shelter interventions and with focus on Core Relief Items, Shelter assessments in collective sites, site management and community engagement.
• Retrieve, compile, summarise, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics under Core Relief Items, site management and community engagement.
• Monitor budget by verifying availability of funds, obtaining necessary approval and updating budget-related information.
• Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organisational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions to address delivery gaps regarding the procurement and distribution of Core Relief Items as well as implementation of site management activities and community engagement.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries, set up and maintain files/records, and organise meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Participate in meetings and conferences to assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Assist in monitoring work of Implementing Partners (IP) and report non-compliances to the supervisor.
• Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
• Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineer, Architecture or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or, High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Experience in large scale Core Relief Items operations.
• Experience working with migrant Community Based Organizations.
• Experience in assessing collective sites for Shelter interventions.
• Experience working in conflict-affected areas, particularly the South and Nabatieh Governorates.
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.
• Computer/software literate, preferably advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, kobo toolbox, ODK and report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is an advantage.
• Proved experience in conducting field research and preparing research reports.
• Good knowledge of the migration context in Lebanon and the region.
• A good knowledge of IOM’s mandate and activities is a distinct advantage.

Skills

• Emergency Shelter Interventions
• Site Development
• Core Relief Items Operations
• Community Engagement
• Field Research
• Report Writing
• Liaising with Authorities
• Coordination with UN Agencies
• Working with Migrants and Refugees
• Migration Context Knowledge
• Humanitarian Assistance
• Multi-cultural Work Experience
• MS Excel
• Power Point
• SPSS
• KoBo Toolbox
• ODK
• Assessment of Collective Sites
• Knowledge of IOM Mandate

Languages

English, French, Spanish