Job Description

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Context

Since 2006, IOM has been the primary intergovernmental organization dedicated to migration in the country. It operates from offices in Beirut, North Lebanon (Tripoli), the Beqaa Valley (Chtoura), the South (Tyre), and Mount Lebanon. IOM in Lebanon has a strong record in providing humanitarian assistance to populations affected by crises, while collaborating with government counterparts to support long-term recovery efforts and enhance migration governance in the country.  

Lebanon’s crisis has led to a sharp rise in poverty and the collapse of basic services, disproportionately impacting vulnerable groups such as refugees, IDPs, and migrants as well as disadvantaged Lebanese citizen. In this context, there is a pressing need to work across the humanitarian, development, and peace nexus, providing preparedness and emergency response capacities, including cash based assistance for sudden on-set crises while improving the livelihoods of vulnerable populations to promote economic resilience while ensuring that the activity appropriately matches skilled labour supply with the existing and urgent demand for skilled workers in Lebanon and abroad, and foster community stability to facilitate an enabling environment supporting the revitalization of local economies in areas prone to inter- and intra-communal tensions, internal displacement, and irregular migration. 

Under the overall supervision of the ERR Senior Programme Manager in Lebanon and direct supervision of the ERR Programme Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the support in the implementation of community stabilization projects under the Emergency Recovery & Resilience unit at IOM Lebanon.

Responsibilities

1.    Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of Livelihoods project activities. 
2.    Compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
3.    Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.   
4.    Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
5.    Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures. 
6.    Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
7.    Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
8.    Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
9.    Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.  
10.    Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
11.    Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects. 
12.    Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned. 
13.    Perform other related duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications

Education:

•    School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,
•    Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

•    Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations. 
•    Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
•    Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
 

Skills:

•    Strong technical knowledge of livelihoods programming, including microbusiness support, vocational training, employment promotion, and market systems development in crisis-affected settings.
•    Experience in designing and implementing livelihoods interventions targeting vulnerable populations, including youth, women, displaced persons, and host communities.
•    Familiarity with the Lebanese labour market, informal economy, and barriers to employment and entrepreneurship faced by marginalized groups.
•    Proven ability to support the development of business support services, such as coaching, grant schemes, business development training, and access to finance.
•    Knowledge of donor regulations and livelihoods frameworks, including experience contributing to concept notes and donor reporting.
•    Ability to coordinate with technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, private sector actors, and local economic development stakeholders.
•    Experience in monitoring and evaluating livelihoods outcomes, including development and use of beneficiary tracking tools, business performance assessments, and satisfaction surveys.
•    Solid understanding of conflict sensitivity, protection, and gender mainstreaming in economic recovery programming.
•    Familiarity with value chain development, green skills, and digital livelihoods as emerging trends in resilience-focused programming.
•    Ability to supervise junior staff and field teams, ensure quality control, and support capacity building of implementing partners.
•    Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with partners, and community representatives.

Languages:

Required languages: Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written).
Desirable languages: Working knowledge of French.

Required Competencies:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
•    Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
•    Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
•    Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
•    Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
•    Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
•    Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
•    Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
•    Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

If direct reports (10th row above) for SES is greater than zero, then the managerial competencies below are inserted.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
•    Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
•    Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
•    Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Required Skills

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