Women Empowerment Officer- Tripoli

We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated candidate who can assist us empowering women role in the society. 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, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia/Libya, Turkey, and both a country and regional office in Jordan. DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria into northern Lebanon, since May 2011. This assistance has come through the provision of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (registration, follow-up and awareness sessions) rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects. For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the job Implementing and supervising projects empowering women role in the society.   Duties Direct supervision of the local implementing partner running the Women’s Resource Centre in Tripoli Coordinate with UNHCR and all other local and international actors, to ensure activities are known and that partners can refer beneficiaries. Coordinate with UNHCR in relation to monitoring visits and coordination of new aspects of the project. Coordinate with other protection sections (PWSN, GBV and CP) for referrals, as well as ongoing coordination with general DRC sections such as new comers, shelter and distribution if needed.   About you To be successful in this role you must have a university degree in social science or other relevant major witn a minimum 2-3 years exerience in similar field. Ideally you will also have a master’s degree and experience with NGO. We offer An interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a 2 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from 14-4-2014 and be willing and able to work in Tripoli. 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 a basic salary of $1505 in addition to $120 transportation allowance per month. 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.dkand 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 sent to the email vacancy@drclebanon.dk will not be taken into consideration) Applications close April 13-2014. The interviews are expected to take place one week after the closing date.   DRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline _________________________________________________________________________________ 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.