Job Summary
You will assist project implementation by working directly with local partners and community members, coordinating various project activities and events in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your service and community relations skills ensure that the local partners and communities feed into and benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact. This position is open for Lebanese nationals and will be based in Beirut.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular field visits to support partner-led activities (including but not limited to shelter rehabilitation works, NFI distributions, Cash for Shelter assessments and WASH upgrades), document progress against weekly and monthly targets, and immediately flag deviations, bottlenecks, or risks to the Project Manager.
- Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the project team, implementing partners, and project beneficiaries at the community level to assist local partners in strengthening community interest, involvement, and support networks.
- Document community feedback and perceptions emerging from the field and channel these systematically to the Project Manager and MEAL focal point for action.
- Liaise with various community stakeholders and mobilize them to ensure full involvement of community leaders, community representatives, and local government representatives in the overall implementation and improvement of project activities.
- In close coordination with the implementing partner, identify capacity-building needs across technical, operational, and compliance domains.
- Compile data provided at the partner level as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.
- Monitor implementation of Safe and Dignified Programming (SDP) principles and report any concerns regarding SDP implementation.
- Contribute to project learning by documenting good practices, challenges, and adaptive programming decisions emerging from the field.
- Support emergency surge moments with flexibility on tasks and locations.
- Carry out any other related duties assigned by the line manager that contribute to the achievement of project objectives.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree, engineering or a related field is preferred.
• 1–3 years of field work experience, mainly related to Shelter, WASH, and NFIs.
• Additional education may substitute for some required experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Computer skills required.
- Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
- Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Required Languages: Fluency in Arabic, professional level of written and spoken English.
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% of his/her time to project locations in South, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa and other areas in Lebanon.
Supervisory Responsibilities: no supervisory responsibilities
Agency Behavioral Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Personal Accountability – consistently takes responsibilities for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity – consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust – shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Change – continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team principles.
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to apply
Anyone interested in applying for this position should send a CV and a Cover Letter by email to LB_HR@crs.org
The subject of the application should be “Field Officer (6-month period)”.
Deadline for submissions is 9th May 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.