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Field Coordinator - Saida -LEBANON - based in LEBANON
12 months Contrat à durée déterminée 16/03/2026 LEBANON
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With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale :
➜ Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries
➜ With more than 100 millions € yearly budget
➜ Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents
➜ Thanks to the work and commitment of :
• More than 2000 national staffs
• Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities
• And 90 employees at HQ
PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.
Learn more on our history, our values, our areas of intervention.
What about the Field Coordinator - Saida ?
As Field Coordinator, you will be responsible for the the proper functioning of the project site, and proper implementation of programs developed on that site..
For this purpose, you will be responsible for :
➜ Safety & Security: You will be responsible for the safety & security of the site.
➜ Programmes: You will coordinate the teams and ensure proper implementation of programs on the site, under the supervision of your immediate supervisor.
➜ Human Resources: You will supervise all of the teams at the site, as well as national and international staff.
➜ Logistical, administrative and financial support: You will oversee the logistical, administrative and financial components at the site for the purpose of program implementation, and ensure compliance with the relevant procedures, with substantive support from the Logistics Coordinator (LOGC), and the Administrative and Financial Coordinator (AFC) of the mission.
➜ You will represent the organization before the partners, authorities, and various local actors operating in the area where your base is located.
➜ Coordination: You will centralize and disseminate information from/to the site, and consolidate the internal and external reporting activities implemented in your field of operations before submitting them to your immediate supervisor.
➜ Assessment/ Strategy: You will participate in strategy development and propose new interventions in function of needs identified in your field of operations.
The challenges that await you :
1) Higher level coordination and representation with other actors (UN-INGO-NSAs-LAF). PUI is one of the most visible and active INGOs in South Lebanon, where we currently hold roles in multi-lateral coordination with other actors in the response. The South Field Coordinator will be expected to maintain this level of representation and implication in humanitarian-lead decision making. 2) Emergency preparedness & conflict response. Due to the volatile context, the South Field Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining PUI's readiness to respond to shocks, including the resumption of conflict in the area. 3) Internal coordination and decision-making. PUI mission is Lebanon is large and complex; the South Field Coordinator is included in the top management strata of the organisation, thus being implicated in policy and strategy decisions for the direction of the mission. Field Coordinators are included in the "Core Management Team" group the pilots the mission.
What you will need to succeed
➜ Training
You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Humanitarian action: project management, a technical background related to one of our activity sectors, in human resources management, financial management.
➜ Experience
You are strengthened by minimum 3 years of experience in the field with international NGOs in project coordination. Experience in international team management, project and security management would be valued. A previous experience as Field Coordinator or in an equivalent position would also be appreciated. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!
➜ Skills
You master humanitarian project management and team management, you have a detailed knowledge of donors prerequisites. You also have excellent writing skills.
➜ Qualities
You are a good communicator, both in writing and orally. You demonstrate good team spirit, leadership skills and the ability to make decisions, trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility, organisational skills, reactivity, ability to be thorough and to adapt. You have a strong ability to resist stress and particularly in unstable circumstances.
➜ Languages
English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak Arabic and/or French, it would be a definite asset.
A word from the manager
« PUI in Lebanon is a large and well-established humanitarian organisation, benefitting from decades of access and acceptance in the communities we support. The mission's programming is expansive, particularly in Health, where we work to strengthen the national system, as well as provide large-scale humanitarian services to the most vulnerable residents in Lebanon. PUI is also highly focused and experienced in emergency response, regularly operating inside conflict zones and border areas. »
PUI will offer you
• Status : Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract
• Monthly Gross Income : 2650.00 - 2970.00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
• Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
• Housing in collective accomodation
• Daily Living Expenses ("Per Diem")
• Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance
• Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months
Our commitments
PPUI is committed to preventing all forms of inappropriate behavior in the workplace, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, while promoting the well-being of children and adults with whom PUI interacts. PUI expects all employees to perform their tasks and professional responsibilities in accordance with the PUI Ethical Framework.PUI expects all employees to fulfill their professional duties and responsibilities in accordance with PUI’s Ethical Framework. All employees will receive appropriate training and commit to promoting, disseminating, and upholding the principles set forth in its Ethical Charter. The holder of this position may potentially have access to personal data concerning children and vulnerable adults as part of their work (Category 2 in the safe recruitment risk classification). Consequently, all recruitments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, which include criminal record and counter-terrorism financing checks.Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, backgrounds, and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian work. The organization is therefore committed to strictly upholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.We are dedicated to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments ? You feel ready to take up the challenge and to join PUI great family ?
