Vocational Training Job Placement Officer

CONTEXT IECD (Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement) is a French non-governmental organization founded in 1988 and 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 ac-cess to education and health for the most vulnerable. In Lebanon, IECD has been operating in the country since 1994 and opened a regional office in Beirut in 2007. Semeurs d’Avenir (SDA) is a Lebanese association, created in 2010, and registered under the number 1905. It is the oper-ational partner of IECD in Lebanon. 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 im-provement of individual skills. 

MISSION
Reporting to the Project Manager, the placement officer will be responsible for:

1.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.

2. 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.

3. 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.).

4. 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

5. 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: 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
▪ Strong understanding of labor market trends and employer needs

Qualities:
▪ 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.

Conditions

▪ Position dates: From June 2025 to December 30, renewable upon funding availability
▪ Salary: 1000 – 1500 USD
▪ IECD / SDA offers reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities depending on the individual’s needs.
▪ A driving license is mandatory
▪ The activities are in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and the South. Therefore, commuting using the organization’s vehicles is required.
▪ The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until vacancy is filled.

Fill the application and upload your cv, portfolio and cover letter.