Field Officer - Cultural Heritage Projects, Makawer

About the role

AVSI is looking for a Field Officer in Makawer to act as the focal point for its projects in the area. The role coordinates with the partner FPEC, supports youth and MSMEs in cultural heritage mapping and digitalization, and works closely with local authorities, community leaders and the Project Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with local authorities, associations and community stakeholders, and lead stakeholder mapping and engagement
• Coordinate with the partner FPEC on project activities, beneficiary selection and implementation practices
• Develop weekly/monthly activity plans and report progress to the Project Manager
• Identify and mitigate operational risks and bottlenecks
• Support youth contracted for cultural heritage data collection and digitalization, and supervise their work
• Support trainee selection, organize training logistics and monitor attendance and results
• Help the implementing partner bring MSMEs, home-based businesses and local associations into the project, deliver equipment and capacity-building support, and monitor their progress and sustainability
• Organize community meetings, collect photos and success stories, and support procurement and logistics for trainings and field activities
• Work with the MEAL department on reporting, monitoring and evaluation tools, and safeguarding, protection and inclusion standards
• Write activity reports and submit them to the Project Manager

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (Cultural Heritage, Social Work, Development or Humanitarian Studies, etc.)
• Proven experience coordinating field-based activities, community work or local initiatives; NGO experience is an asset
• Experience working with governmental entities, local communities, youth groups or grassroots initiatives
• Experience supervising, coordinating and monitoring field activities and staff
• Excellent oral and written Arabic; English is an asset

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic data collection tools
• Strong reporting, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and independently, and to adapt to NGO systems