Overview
Community-Based Management Expert Jobs in Beirut · Lebanon at United Nations Office for Project Services
Functions / Key Results Expected
1. Community Engagement Strategy and Implementation
•Analyze community dynamics, socio-economic factors, and existing governance structures in the project’s target areas to inform the development of a comprehensive community engagement strategy.
•Develop and implement participatory approaches for engaging local communities in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable forest management and wildfire risk reduction activities.
•Establish and maintain effective communication channels with community groups, local authorities, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure their active involvement and ownership of project interventions.
•Facilitate community consultations, workshops, and training sessions to raise awareness about wildfire risks, promote sustainable forest management practices, and build local capacity for wildfire prevention and response.
2. Stakeholder Coordination and Partnership Building
•Identify and engage relevant stakeholders, including community leaders, local NGOs, government agencies, and private sector actors, to foster collaboration and synergy in the implementation of project activities.
•Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local partners to leverage their expertise, resources, and networks for effective community engagement and project delivery.
•Facilitate regular coordination meetings and information sharing among stakeholders to ensure alignment of efforts and address any challenges or conflicts that may arise.
•Support the development of partnership agreements and memoranda of understanding with key stakeholders to formalize collaboration and ensure long-term sustainability of project interventions.
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3. Capacity Development and Knowledge Sharing
•Assess the capacity development needs of local communities and partner organizations in relation to sustainable forest management and wildfire risk reduction.
•Design and deliver targeted training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of community members and local stakeholders.
•Develop and disseminate knowledge products, best practices, and lessons learned on community engagement in sustainable forest management and wildfire risk management through various channels, including publications, websites, and social media.
•Support the establishment of community-based monitoring systems to track the progress and impact of project interventions and ensure accountability to local stakeholders.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
•Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of community engagement activities and their contribution to project outcomes.
•Collect and analyze data on community participation, stakeholder satisfaction, and the impact of capacity development initiatives to inform adaptive management and improve project performance.
Title: Community-Based Management Expert
Company: United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Beirut · Lebanon
