Social Field Assistant

Norwegian Refugee Council is implementing an urgent shelter intervention to improve the shelter living situation of Syrian refugees hosted by Lebanese families in South- Lebanon. The Social Field Assistant (SFA) is expected to represent Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)Lebanonin a respectful and professional manner and always act in accordance with NRC Code of Conduct. JOB PURPOSE The SFA links the beneficiaries with the project staff and other stakeholders through meetings, home visits and activities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Data collection activities -Collect and report information regarding the overall situation of the family in the community with specific attention paid to the project targeted one. -Maintain management files to a high standard complete with up to date information. Social activities -To explain the project aims and objectives to the beneficiaries through daily contact and the organization of regular meetings. -To coordinate with local NGO at the field level. Facilitation of technical implementation -During construction, ensure that issues affecting the beneficiaries are communicated to the TFO and FM. -To inform the beneficiaries about the schedule of works and discuss the consequences on their daily life. -When necessary to resolve disputes about the technical work. -To report to the SPC the reactions of the beneficiaries to enable the schedule or the technical implementation to be adapted. Reporting activities -Assist in the design maintain and use data collection system and punctual reporting to enable measurable result to prove the achievement of project objectives. -To report to the SFO the social conditions of the beneficiaries and any other important matters. -To share ideas with the SFO to fulfill the beneficiaries’ needs. -To arrange meetings with the beneficiaries and where necessary discuss issues. -He /she can be asked required to perform other related duties as identified by his/her supervisor.