EcoSec Generalist

EcoSec Generalist

Submission Guidelines

The screening process will be completed within the four coming weeks; Due to the large volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to application queries, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The ICRC is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all its employees. Inclusion is embedded in the principles and values of the Movement – as it is committed to non-discrimination, as confirmed by the principles of humanity and impartiality, and is open to all, as confirmed by the principle of unity.

We are continually taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion within the organization as well as ensure it is embedded in our programming.

We are committed to ensuring fair and equitable recruitment and promotion opportunities for all individuals and welcome all qualified candidates to apply to positions at the ICRC. Further, we are committed to achieving gender parity for our staff in management positions, as part of our institutional strategy objectives related to inclusion.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon.

Recruitment & Selection Process:

1. Written Test 50% - Passing grade: 60/100 - Highest 5 graded-succeeding candidates to be considered for the interview

2. Interview 50%

Total average weighted score will identify the candidate selected for the position

What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

Purpose

Under the supervision of the Economic Security (EcoSec) Team Leader, the EcoSec Generalist supports in planning, implementing, assessing, monitoring and evaluating Economic Security programmes in Lebanon. The position also acts as a focal point for Assessment & Evaluation (A&E), programme reporting and PAM-related (Project and Activity Management Platform) processes, and contributes to Cash and Market activities, supporting the Cash and Market Specialist as required.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Under direct and technical supervision of EcoSec Team Leader, plans, implements, monitors and evaluates EcoSec program activities in accordance with Project Cycle Management and relevant ICRC procedures and guidelines.
• Understands the working context (security, socioeconomic, cultural, and political environment), follows its evolution, and contributes to define the relevant operational EcoSec response and strategies regularly.
• Contributes to programme design, planning and follow-up, including concept notes, proposals, operational plans and programme-related risks.
• Provides regular feedback to EcoSec Team Leader on progress and achievements, lessons learned, gaps, field challenges.
• Prepares relevant documents related to finance, procurement, and logistics, in line with project reporting requirements and ICRC internal procedures.
• Ensures the planning and follow-up of EcoSec assessment and evaluation activities, including assessments, monitoring and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDMs), and contributes to the development and adaptation of relevant data-collection tools.
• Writes Minutes of Meeting, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation reports and contributes to institutional reporting by autonomously collecting economic security data, using data-collection tools and devices and performs basic qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Supports identification or relevant stakeholders and interlocutors and maintains key relationships with humanitarian actors, private sector, and authorities, in agreement with hierarchical and technical supervisors.
• On request, can produce high quality assessment, monitoring and evaluation reports and presents findings through presentation internally and externally, and with relevant visual
• Maintains and organizes data on EcoSec, ensuring that all necessary EcoSec related files and logistics data are properly collected and achieved.
• Contributes to the consolidation of contacts relevant to EcoSec for EcoSec interventions.
• Supports data anaylsis to feed all EcoSec Mandatory and ad-hoc reporting (cash assistance and all needed institutional reports)
• Ensures appropriate management, organization and quality of EcoSec programme data, documentation and records and coordinates with relevant internal departments as required

Certifications / Education required

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public health or any related field

Professional experience required

• Minimum of 3 years’ of professional experience in a similar field of activity

Desired skills

• Leadership :Advanced
• Accountability: Advanced
• People management : Proficient
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Expert
• Representing the ICRC: Expert
• Beneficiary & Client focused: Expert
• Livelihood: Advanced
• Relief: Advanced
• Food security: Advanced
• Result-based management cycle: Advanced

Language

• Arabic: Native.
• English: Full professional working

What we offer

• Salary Package: 2’120 – 3’095 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
• Transportation Allowance: 15$ per day.
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Salary Review/Increase: annually
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: Full insurance coverage (no co-NSSF) - 90% of premium fees under the class B covered by the ICRC; option for class upgrade is available with extra charges. Coverings include: In-Patient: including pre-existing cases / Out-Patients: Doctor Visits, Medicines, Laboratory tests, Therapeutical services (Physiotherapy, Psychotherapy sessions)
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, Eyeglasses Reimbursement, Learning and career development opportunities, Internal mobility opportunities leading to expatriate roles.

Additional information

• Location: Beirut
• Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.
• Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1 year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Estimated start date: January 2027
• Application deadline: November 15, 2026

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.