Field Assistant

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic Field Assistant to work within our M&E team and provide support to the Programme team with a focus on our Cash assistant activities.  Who are weThe Danish Refugee Council has worked in Lebanon since September 2004, and the programs have followed the country’s needs and progress. The main focus of today’s efforts in Lebanon is to help the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who have fled across the border to find protection from the conflict in their homeland. DRC is simultaneously maintaining the efforts toward the vulnerable groups of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. More than 200.000 Syrian refugees have received assistance from the Danish Refugee Council since the beginning of the crisis.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobThe Field Assistant is line managed by the M&E Officer, and will provide direct support to the programme team carrying out assessments for the cash assistance programme, supporting monitoring and evaluation activities, assisting with reporting and IM activities and any other tasks as required by the M&E officer. Duties• Organise and conduct socio-economic vulnerability assessments for DRC’s cash assistance programme• Conduct participatory monitoring activities with DRC beneficiaries to get information and feedback on the quality and relevance of assistance;• Regularly undertake field monitoring trips to conduct household interviews, post-distribution monitoring, focus group discussions, and community visits;• Ensure accurate data collection, entry, and upload;• Assist with reporting and IM tasks;• Assist with all other duties as required by the MEL Officer/Manager; and Area Programme Manager. About youEssential• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience – preferably in social work, community development, non-government, and/or outreach organizations;• Undergraduate degree/advanced diploma in social sciences, humanities, quantitative/qualitative research methods, public health, or related field OR high school diploma with significant professional experience;• A current driving license, held for at least two years;• Good knowledge of local context and community in the Central & West Bekaa/ North Bekaa area;• Languages: Fluency (native speaker) in written and spoken Arabic, good working knowledge of written and spoken English;• IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office suite (Excel experience preferred); • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and a strong team spirit;• Self-motivated and organized with a demonstrated capacity to manage time and personal work plan;• Optimistic attitude and a great sense of humor are essential requirements of the position! Preferable• Experience working in cash programming• Experience working with communities, families and individuals with special needs;• Experience using survey and/or database software and tools. We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until 31st of December 2015, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work ASAP and be willing and able to work in Bekaa.Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. This position will be placed at level B1, equivalent to USD 1,204 per month. CommitmentsDRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). Application processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. Applications close 20th of September 2015. and will be shortlisted as received. DRC reserve the right to offer the position prior to the closing date.