Emergency Response Assistant - Zahle

   We are looking for a highly qualified candidate to finalize the Bio-data registration/Assessment of Newcomer families in central and west Bekaa in order to be eligible for the assistance. Who are we DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade , running a combination of livelihood , protection ,advocacy and relief projects .DRC has six project offices throughout Iraq, Syria , Tunisia/Libya , Turkey , and both a country and regional office inJordan . Since May 2011 , DRC has been actively involved in  the Lebanon emergency response to the Syrian crisis with presence in the North , East (Bekaa valley ) and South of Lebanon. . The DRC response is designed around 4 majors sectors :Food /NFI distribution , Protection , Shelter and livelihood support . As such , DRC is positioned in Lebanon as a main implementing partner of UNHCR , UNICEF , WFP , ECHO and DANIDA , implying a rapid expansion of its programme and structure. or further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the job You will help to finalize the Bio-data registration/Assessment of Newcomer families in central and west Bekaa in order to be eligible for the assistance. In addition to refer protection cases and vulnerable cases to the right sectors inside and outside DRC   Duties Train, monitor and guide Focal Points on the new Newcomers Methodology  Organize centralized assessments in the presence of FPs and MSAs Fill out the new questionnaires and crosscheck for duplicate families during the centralized assessments.  Lead a team of volunteers and FP’s during centralized Assessments.  Compile Household lists and send it to Data Base team.  Receive referrals from different agencies and local actors and provide feedback of actions taken Assist Emergency Response officer in reporting of activities  Provide psychological first aid and basic counselling to individuals with psychosocial needs Monitor protection risks and needs About you To be successful in this role you must have a University Degree (Bachelor Degree) , in Social Sciences or Humanitarian attribute,  in addition to a previous experience as Social Worker or at least Volunteer for a year with any local or international NGO. Ideally you will also have a  bachelor of Human rights  and a Social Worker for 1 year. We offer An interesting job in one of the best NGO’s in the world. DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until end of December 2014, with probation period. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national. Basic salary: 1180 USD Commitments DRC 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 process Interested? 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 12th  of August 2014. The interviews are expected to take place the following week.  ________________________________________________________________________________   About DRC  The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than thirty countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the Red Cross/ Red Crescent and NGOs in Disaster Relief.