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Within the Lebanon mission and under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director in charge of Operations, the DRM Coordinator will act as responsible for the technical advisor of the project, contributes to the implementation and adaptation of the AFD DRM project strategy. The DRM project is funded by AFD for 4 years starting on June 1st, 2020. The project is implemented in 2 areas (Akkar and Bekaa) in consortium with the Lebanese Red Cross and the French Red Cross. SI is leading the consortium. S/he will specifically guarantee the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of DRM activities and general SI objectives to the needs of the local populations.

As a DRM Coordinator, he/she has a focus on compliance, quality, and suitability of technical approaches implemented by SI DRM teams through approaches, tools, and coordination. He/she will work with Red Crosse's partners to evaluate activity progress and provide technical support. He/she also plays a large role – with a significant proportion of his/her time – in facilitating smooth donor communication and submission of the proposed activities.

He/she coordinates the project cycle and technically coordinates within the governance of the project, including leading the technical coordination for cross-partner DRM meetings, and technical taskforces meetings/workshops.

The salary is starting from 2640 € gross per month (including 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly per diem of 750 USD a month. Please note that salary is not negotiable with SI.

The two main foreseen challenges will be to (i) develop detailed ToRs of the 2 initial River Basin evaluations and closely work with CNRS to ensure the quality and timely implementation of these evaluations, and (ii) develop and ensure proper follow up of the Environmental and Social Engagement Plan.

This position has no management responsibility but will have very strong relations with the DRM Consortium coordinator at the coordination level as well as the 2 SI DRM PMs in charge of implementing the DRM interventions on the field as well as with partners technical Coordinators and PMs.

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