Job ID
41505
Job Title
Vocational Training (VT) Coordinator
To work for
AVSI Foundation
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Education/Training - Social Services - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
• Ensure activities comply with AVSI’s Code of Conduct (COC), Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) policies, safeguarding policies, and accountability standards.
• Oversee the effective execution of VT and Life Skills activities, including the registration of beneficiaries.
• Serve as reporting line for field staff (Life skills coaches and VT trainers), conducting daily follow-ups and coordinating weekly or ad-hoc meetings to monitor activity progress, identify challenges, and plan upcoming activities.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to develop, monitor, and update work plans and follow-up documents.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in project implementation, and promptly inform the Project Manager to facilitate the development of mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, provide feedback, and offer suggestions for future implementation and budget management (lessons learned).
• Act as a focal point for the local partners to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Ensure the implementation of the Complaint and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) and collaborate with the MEAL department to provide timely and appropriate responses to complaints and feedback.
• Ensure the delivery of means of verification, including photos, beneficiary consent forms, success stories, and case studies.
• Attend relevant sector meetings (e.g., Early Recovery and Livelihood, Food and Agriculture Sectors) and report to the Programs Coordinator on key developments and outcomes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold the dignity and privacy of participants throughout all interventions, ensuring compliance with AVSI’s protection mainstreaming principles.
• Support additional tasks as needed based on project requirements, such as data entry on Activity Info.
• Oversee the effective execution of VT and Life Skills activities, including the registration of beneficiaries.
• Serve as reporting line for field staff (Life skills coaches and VT trainers), conducting daily follow-ups and coordinating weekly or ad-hoc meetings to monitor activity progress, identify challenges, and plan upcoming activities.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to develop, monitor, and update work plans and follow-up documents.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in project implementation, and promptly inform the Project Manager to facilitate the development of mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, provide feedback, and offer suggestions for future implementation and budget management (lessons learned).
• Act as a focal point for the local partners to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Ensure the implementation of the Complaint and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) and collaborate with the MEAL department to provide timely and appropriate responses to complaints and feedback.
• Ensure the delivery of means of verification, including photos, beneficiary consent forms, success stories, and case studies.
• Attend relevant sector meetings (e.g., Early Recovery and Livelihood, Food and Agriculture Sectors) and report to the Programs Coordinator on key developments and outcomes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold the dignity and privacy of participants throughout all interventions, ensuring compliance with AVSI’s protection mainstreaming principles.
• Support additional tasks as needed based on project requirements, such as data entry on Activity Info.
Qualifications
At least 2-3 years of experience in livelihood and food security in complex humanitarian settings, particularly Syria.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams effectively and liaise with local partners.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required.
• Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data entry systems such as Activity Info.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams effectively and liaise with local partners.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required.
• Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data entry systems such as Activity Info.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Vocational Training, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (Master’s level) in the above fields is an asset.
• Specialized training or certification in Vocational Education, Livelihoods, or Project Management is desirable.
• Advanced degree (Master’s level) in the above fields is an asset.
• Specialized training or certification in Vocational Education, Livelihoods, or Project Management is desirable.
Salary and Benefits
Medical insurance
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About us
AVSI Foundation is an international not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in Italy in 1972. AVSI mission is to support human development in developing countries with special attention to education and the promotion of the dignity of every human person. AVSI is a registered INGO operating in Syria.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Nov 21, 2024
Expiry Date
Dec 21, 2024
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CV Language
English
Additional questions for applicants
Q1: -Describe your previous experience in coordinating vocational training programs or livelihood projects. What were your key responsibilities and achievements? Which vocations did they entail?
Q2: -Have you attended sector coordination meetings (e.g., Early Recovery and Livelihood, Food and Agriculture Sectors) in previous roles?
Q2: -Have you attended sector coordination meetings (e.g., Early Recovery and Livelihood, Food and Agriculture Sectors) in previous roles?