Emergency Response Assistant - Tyre

  Job Description   The 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.   DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria to Lebanon,since May 2011. This assistance has been provided in the form of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (including registration, follow-up and awareness sessions), rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects.   DRC has launched its activities in the South of Lebanon in partnership withlocal NGOS, aiming mainly at the provision of non-food items and protection activities in coordination with local and international partners.   DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Emergency response Assistant, to support its activities under the project " Emergency Assistance to Conflict and Displacement Affected Population in Syria and Neighboring Countries”, funded by the European Community Humanitarian Office (ECHO)   General Responsibilities   Daily coordination withthe implementing partner on the implementation of project activities, including but not restricted to the assessment of beneficiaries’ needs and the distribution of assistance Assist partner NGO in reporting onimplemented activities Carry out daily fieldvisits to monitorthe assessment and distribution procedures Conduct focus group discussions/participatory assessments/rapid protection assessments Carry out post-distribution monitoring (PDM) activities   Specific tasks       Closely coordinate with relevant staff on project implementation Monitor the assessment and distribution proceduresimplemented by thepartner NGO outreach workers at vulnerable families’ homes Assist the partner NGO outreach workers in disseminating and sharing information with persons of concern on their rights and access to services Assist partner NGO in maintaining proper documentation of collected data (hard and soft copies) Provide support to ensure data collection on newcomerson a daily basis in coordination with DRC’s implementing partner Provide support to set up necessary measures and create a conducive environment to ensure confidentiality during interviews and to secure sensitive information Maintain Excel database and ensure that statistics and other reports are produced and submittedin a timely manner Plan, implement and evaluate the PDM process Assist in thecoordination of the logistics for the procurement and distribution of assistance materials Assist in the coordination of the logistics for the partner capacity building workshops Maintain positive relations with local implementing actors, local authorities and other local and international stakeholders           Reporting   Present daily field visit reports (on major findings, needs, challenges faced, etc.) Present weekly newcomer reports Assist in the preparation of the final PDM report       Others   Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as directed by the Emergency Response Officer       Qualifications & Experience:   Relevant university degree; preferably related to political science, law or social work NGO experience Experience in working in a difficult security environment preferable   Required Skills:   Negotiation and leadership skills Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC Strong organizational and planning skills Fluency in the Arabic and English languages - both spoken and written Computer literacy   Conditions:   DRC offers a competitive local salary and benefits package.   The position will require full time presence inTyre from Monday till Friday, in addition to weekends when needed.     Commitments DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff is 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 close 28 March 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.