Social Worker

COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale is an humanitarian, non confessional and independent organization that fights against all kinds of poverty to make the world a better place. Founded in 1965 by Vincenzo Barbieri (Italian "father" of international volunteering), COOPI is based in Milan and it has 25 headquarters Worldwide. It works to assist populations struck by emergencies (disasters and conflicts) and to facilitate their civil, economic and social development. In 2012, COOPI managed about 48 millions euro; 94% of the funds was employed for the field projects and 6% for administrative costs. COOPI relies on the expertise of 32 employees and 47 consultants in Italy, 121 expatriates and 4.500 local operators. In 2012, COOPI reached 3,6 millions beneficiaries. COOPI is known as the “We do it NGO”. In Lebanon, COOPI has already operated and developed humanitarian projects in South Lebanon during the years 2003-2005 and now is setting up a new office in Batroun (the registration process for the recognition in Lebanon as INGO is in progress). In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, COOPI is going to implement a multi-sectoral relief program in Lebanon.  The program will provide assistance to Syrian refugees, through Lebanese entities, and host communities in North Lebanon, in the three Districts of El Batroun, Bcharré, El Koura.   JOB DESCRIPTION   Job Title: Social Worker Project Title: Improvement of living conditions for populations affected by Syrian unrest in Lebanon Duty station: Batroun, El Batroun, Bcharré, El Koura Districts Donor: UNHCR Direct supervisor / Reports to: Field Manager, Shelter Officer   Main Tasks Under the supervision of the Field Manager and the Shelter Officer, the Social Worker will: Participate to the information campaign about the program, and to the general assessment before starting the rehabilitation work; Be in charge of organizing the meetings (planning, group…), and mobilizing the community regarding our shelter services Assist Shelter Officer in procurement and logistics and all data gathering requirement Assist the Shelter Officer during the work meetings; Report every day the problems to the Shelter Officer and provide weekly reports. Assist in any additional tasks assigned by the Field manager or the Shelter officer in line with the job profile.   Qualifications Degree in Social Work (desirable), or teaching Previous working experience in an international NGO (desirable) Experience in emergency shelter program Proven sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to work in an international environment Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organisation itself; Well organized; Hard worker; Fluency in written and spoken Arabic,  Good English Computer knowledge (word, excel, …) Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours in the event   Type of Contract Period: 3 Month contract (Renewable)   Submission Interested candidates should submit their CV by e-mail to recruitment.coopi.lebanon@gmail.com. Please quote, in the object of your email, the position (shelter officer) and your surname   The deadline for applying is Sunday, February 9th 2014 Please note that only short-listed candidates with strong adherence to the requirements will be contacted.