New Arrival Coordinator (Beirut)

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:   ROLE PURPOSE: (this role is dependent on funding) Save the Children is starting a new partnership with WFP and ECHO that will enable us to provide new arrival refugees with food parcels, non-food items and a cash top-up for winter. The purpose of this assignment is to support the setup and maintenance of suitable systems for referring new arrivals and advising the implementation teams.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   -          Establishing systems and processes for identifying new arrivals   -          Establishing and maintaining community based information networks   -          Training community focal points and staff on new arrival assessment process   -          Establishing rapid referral mechanism with logistics for distribution of new arrival parcels / NFIs   -          Working alongside logistics to ensure necessary warehousing / distribution capacity   -          Working alongside finance to include pre-loaded ATM cards in new-arrival packages   -          Representing Save the Children at new arrival coordination groups at Beirut and field level and ensuring sharing information   Exception: Due to the emergency nature of this program, your job description can be changed and/or modified depending on organizational priorities and meeting the objectives of the program.   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Required High level of written and spoken English Good contextual knowledge of local issues, refugee situation and social and cultural considerations Good geographical knowledge of Lebanon Good interpersonal skills Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload effectively; High level of integrity and sense of confidentiality; Commitment to SCI’s goals and aims.   Desirable Previous experience building community networks Previous experience working with NGO Ability to work long hours and under harsh and difficult conditions and/or situations. APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on October 6th  .                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.