Rural Development Coordinator Terms of Reference

AFDC is looking for a coordinator for its Rural Development program. Under the supervision of the AFDC Conservation Coordinator, the selected applicant is expected to handle coordination and managerial tasks related to different rural development activities currently implemented by AFDC. In particular, the selected applicant is expected to be responsible for the implementation of the following tasks:

Ø        Management and follow up of program implementation;

Ø        Preparation and facilitation of preparation of needed technical and financial reports related to projects’ implementation under this program;

Ø        Development, and help developing of project documents and programs;

Ø        Design and implementation of rural development projects and activities including planning, capacity building, product development and marketing and promotion;

Ø        Organization of field visits to project sites (in Lebanon) to follow up projects’ implementation; (It requires working during weekends sometimes)

Ø        Travel outside Lebanon to attend meetings, training activities, and be involved in building needed partnerships related to the program;

Ø        Implementation of other tasks as requested by management.

Qualifications

The selected applicant is expected to have the following qualifications:

Ø        University degree in a related field

Ø        Minimum of 3 years of experience working in community development. This includes experience working with women and youth and in project management.

Ø        Understanding of development and sustainability issues

Ø        Ability to work independently and as a team member

Ø        Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

Ø        Proved English and Arabic language proficiency, French is a plus.

If you are interested send your CV to afdc@afdc.org.lb not later than July 7, 2006