Capacity Building Officer- Tyre

We are looking for qualified candidates to work for a reputable INGO. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Capacity Building Officer in South Lebanon, to support its activities. Who are weThe Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world.DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006.  DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobUnder the supervision of  the Protection Manager in South Lebanon, the successful candidate will be responsible to build the capacity of local partners (non-governmental organizations) and Social Development Centers (managed by the Ministry of Social Affairs-MoSA) as well as the internal training of DRC staff in South Lebanon. In addition, the Capacity Building Officer oversees the gender-based violence (GBV) and Child protection case management. Duties• Undertake capacity assessments of the local partners and SDCs on GBV and Child protection  prevention and response activities (including reflection workshops) with the support of the Capacity Building specialist, and in coordination with the line manager; • Develop comprehensive capacity building plans for local partners and SDCs based on respective needs and ensuring quality interventions;• Provide trainings based on the harmonized training packages to local partners and SDCs;• Facilitate trainings on Child protection and GBV prevention and response, as well as general protection principles to DRC’s partners and internal staff;  • Identify technical gaps in the program and identify/implement solutions to meet these gaps; • Produce monthly reports on the progression of the capacity building projects. • Contribute to the overall protection/CS weekly/monthly report underlining protection issues and related trends and figures in coordination with the Protection Manager;• Support case managers through the provision of supervision and guidance. Ensure that staff implement and respect best-practice and international standards in GBV and Child protection prevention and response; Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as directed by the Protection Manager. About youTo be successful in this role you must have• Bachelor in Social work, women’s studies or another related field; • NGO experience preferred; • Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of client at all times; • Ability to provide technical support, trainings and supervision of GBV staff; • Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.• Knowledge, skills and experience in community development and mobilization.• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.• Flexibility in working overtime when needed; • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); • Fluency in Arabic required, ability to community and write clearly in English strongly preferred. We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a six month contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible  and be willing and able to work in South.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 C1, equivalent to 1,561 USD 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 25 January 2015. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week.