Community Engagement Officer

Job Description

Through the INARA activity, USAID seeks to increase the supply of electricity generation at the community level and to increase the cost-effectiveness, eco-friendliness, sustainability, and reliability of power supply, while clarifying and strengthening the enabling environment for renewable energy-based electrical power generation.

The project will run for 5 years and started in September 2021. The position is based in Beirut, Lebanon. This position will start in December 2021 as a consultancy contract, and then shift to a full-time employee contract after a trial period contingent on performance and USAID approval.

Role and Responsibilities

Overview summary statement of position. The Community Engagement Officer will report to the COP.

The Community Engagement Officer will play an integral role in the integration of INARA interventions within selected communities in Lebanon. This includes: identifying, selecting and mapping community needs as they relate to Renewable Energy; building the capacity of communities to engage in reducing energy consumption; and maximizing investments. The officer will engage directly with stakeholder and beneficiaries, including municipalities and help build bridges and create partnerships between Lebanese communities and the diaspora.

The position is responsible for the following:

Outreach, Liaison & Representation

• Represent INARA during outreach and liaison with local relevant actors, including RMF, municipalities, stakeholders, and other.
• Act as INARA’s focal point for capacity building, developing a professional working relationship with partner/s, local authorities as needed
• Engage with Communication and Outreach officer in providing community updates, progress reports, community engagement strategies
• Oversee work plan implementation within selected communities, develop progress reports and flag challenges, delays and possible risk factors
• Organize community engagement sessions, trainings, and discussions to ensure community participation in decision making processes.

Coordination & Support

• Support in the mapping, identifying, and assessing initial capacity of potential municipalities
• Coordinate closely with partner organization/s on implementation plan and deliverables including selection criteria for municipalities
• Conduct a training needs assessment and support capacity building efforts as needed within each community
• Work in close collaboration with INARA technical and management staff
• Support all research and assessments on communities as they relate to RE
• Engage in identifying mechanisms for supporting diaspora interventions including building partnerships with local municipalities, private sector, and encouraging local buy in for INARA’s intervention

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social studies, communications, or related field.
• At least 5 to 7 years of experience
• Experience in working in the field with local communities.
• Fluent in English and Arabic

How to Apply

If interested, please submit a cover letter with salary requirements and CV to INARA@imcworldwide.com with “Community Engagement Officer ” in the subject line by December 2, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding their application.

Only Lebanese citizens residing in Lebanon can apply
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About the Organization

IMC Worldwide is currently working in more than 40 countries across Africa; South, South East and Central Asia; Eastern Europe; the Middle East; and the Caribbean, delivering specialist consulting services to central governments, donor organizations and private sector corporations in developing and transitional countries, in particular in relation to development, management and infrastructure. We work across a diverse range of sectors and disciplines bringing over 50 years' experience of working with government agencies, local authorities and with communities themselves to help address some of the most difficult development problems and barriers to poverty reduction. We work with all of the major international development agencies throughout the world including USAID, DFID, EU, EIB, EBRD, World Bank and ADB as well as UN agencies and iNGOs. We provide a full range of professional consulting services including:

• Infrastructure and engineering
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• Inclusive Growth
• Innovation
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