Psychosocial Support Gbv Assistant

We are looking for highly qualified individual with a mind set to achieve success in a humanitarian organization working in a challenging but interesting environment. Who are we?The 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. For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dkAbout the jobResponsible for organization and provision of structured psychosocial support activities in mobile team and girls and women committees’ management. Duties • Identify settlements of vulnerable women and girls in the catchment areas of the centre-based activities; • To supervise mobile PSS, recreational and awareness activities in informal settlements, collective centres and other community spaces by creating a safe setting where women and girls can express their feelings and needs;• To supervise and monitor the work of the animators when applicable (who support the implementation of the PSS and recreational activities);• Carry out field visits and conduction of information sessions on available services, reproductive health, hygiene, etc.; • Identification and referrals of GBV survivors for case management and other specialized services; • Assist in establishing community support committees for women and girls. Committees should be linked with DRC community centers  or safe spaces (incl. recruitment, commitment, development of terms of reference) About youQualifications & Experience:a) Essential qualifications: • Bachelor in Social work, Counseling, psychology or other related field, masters preferred• Full knowledge about GBV related issues • Very good communication skills with children, caregivers and local stakeholders b) Essential experience:• At least 2 years of experience in provision of psychosocial support activities mainly with children; • Experience working as or with animators;• Previous experience in international organizations and humanitarian settings• Previous experience working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant 6 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be willing and able to work in Akkar.Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. Basic Salary: 1413 USD 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. You should also include contact details of three professional referees. Applications close 18th March 2015. The interviews are expected to take place thereafter.