Career Development officer
Posted 2 weeks ago
Career Development officer
Beirut, Liban
CONTEXT
IECD (Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement) is an international solidaritynon-governmental organization founded in 1988, operating in the field of social and economic development in partnership with local institutions. IECD’s main sectors of action are vocational training and professional integration, assistance to micro and small enterprises and access to education and health for the most vulnerable. In Lebanon, IECD has been operating since 1989, and has been leading projects throughout the whole country.
Semeurs d’Avenir (SDA) is a Lebanese association, created in 2010, registered under the number 1905. It is the operational partner of IECD in Lebanon.
Semeurs D’avenir follows zero tolerance policy for fraud, bribery, corruption, and conflict of interest. Semeurs D’avenir owes it to the communities to condemn fraud, bribery, corruption, and conflict of interest, therefore for any complaints on these matters an email can be sent to: [email protected]
SDA has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.
The vocational trainings intervention aims to bring professional skills to young Lebanese and refugees through short-term (up to 4 months) vocational training programs targeting jobs with higher employment opportunities in the local labor market: construction apprenticeship, maintenance, medical care assistance, esthetic, among others. These training programs are combined with a personal development component, which includes community activities and general improvement of individual skills. The short vocational training project is looking for a Career Development officer to guide the trainees in the professional journey.
MISSION
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Career Development officer will be responsible for:
- Placement/career sessions
▪ Familiarize oneself with trainees, understanding their experience and professional profiles for placement purposes.
▪ Organize, facilitate, and contribute to career sessions for each training.
- Finding internship/employment opportunities.
▪ Acquire knowledge about training programs and associated competencies.
▪ Assist in facilitating communication between trainees and employers.
▪ Stay informed about employer/sector needs regarding skills and emerging trends.
▪ Contribute to internal market assessments, conduct data analysis, and propose adjustments to the curriculum or suggest new training specializations.
▪ Participate in meetings with existing partners
▪ Support network expansion by establishing connections with potential new employers.
- Follow-up on the trainees:
▪ Utilize various channels to receive continuous feedback over the 12 months and beyond, taking appropriate action when necessary.
▪ Visit trainees, recording performance and progress during their internships.
▪ Coordinate with trainers/employers to collect data during internship implementation (employment conditions, trainee performance, feedback, etc.).
- Reporting and other admin tasks:
▪ Conduct regular follow-up calls and update the database accordingly.
▪ Remain available for trainees requiring support for employment or guidance.
▪ Provide weekly reports on activities (Career Sessions, Follow-up, Market, challenges).
▪ Submit accurate monthly placement reports.
▪ Collect and draft success stories.
▪ Conduct warehouse activities.
▪ Assist in the signature of certificates.
▪ Prepare and facilitate transportation exercises for trainees during internships.
▪ Actively participate in events and ceremonies.
▪ Assist the team as needed and as requested by the project manager.
▪ Manage payments through the system provided by IECD, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions related to beneficiaries and suppliers
- Implementation of Community Action.
▪ Participate in choosing the location.
▪ Follow up on the logistics and coordinate with the procurement officer.
▪ Coordinate with trainees and trainers.
▪ Prepare contracts and time sheets.
▪ Commit to recommendations and workload supervised by the Project Manager.
PROFILE
Education:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business majors, engineering, or relevant fields.
Experience:
▪ 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably in a public or civil society organization.
▪ Previous experience in the social domain is preferred, preferably in vocational training, employability, and vocational education.
▪ Working experience in a multicultural context.
Skills:
▪ Proficiency in Arabic (oral/written) is mandatory.
▪ Very good oral and writing skills in English are mandatory; French is a plus.
▪ Proficient in Excel.
▪ Understanding and/or passion for employability and vocational training issues.
▪ Strong interpersonal skills, effective representation of trainers and beneficiaries, and positive interaction with disadvantaged young people.
▪ Familiarity with partnership development and employer engagement strategies
▪ Autonomy, dynamism, force of proposition, proactivity, responsiveness, and flexibility.
▪ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage intercultural relations.
▪ Sense of organization, human relations, and teamwork.
▪ A driving license is mandatory
CONDITIONS
Position dates: till end of year (renewal based on funds)
▪ Salary: 1400 – 1800 USD
▪ IECD / SDA offers reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities depending on the individual’s needs.
▪ The activities are in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and the South. Therefore, commuting using the organization’s vehicles is required.
▪ A driving license is mandatory
CONTACT
Fill the application form and upload your cv and cover letter
The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until vacancy is filled.