Mapping Community Mobilizer

Role and Responsibilities Working as an important member of a diverse team, the community mobiliser (mapping) will build relationships with the communities in the tented settlements in order to create interactive maps to aid the humanitarian response.   Project Overview The conflict in Syria has erupted into a full-scale civil war endangering lives in almost every community in the country. Desperate families, caught in the crossfire, are leaving everything behind and fleeing into neighbouring countries. Lebanon, one of these countries, has received a large influx of refugees from Syria. To assist the arriving Syrian refugees, Medair’s team in Lebanon intends to implement an emergency shelter project with cash for work and mapping activities in the Bekaa Valley.   Medair Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.   Workplace Starting Date Contract Details Zahle, Lebanon ASAP until 31.12.2013     Key Activity Areas Communication Liaise with local communities on site Assist in translation as needed Communicate implementation problems or issues to Project Manager Liaise with distribution team Liaise with other NGOs Data Collection Plan data collection with GIS manager and mapping team Lead data collection and processing activities Support logistics activities Assist in the implementation of distribution activities Reporting Participate in the generation of the final reporting of the project via post implementation analysis.    Qualifications University studies preferably in the field or social work, development or similar field   Languages Strong working knowledge of Arabic and English (spoken and written)   Experience / Competencies Minimum of 2 years’ experience in NGO or community based programming. Work experience in the Bekaa Valley region of Lebanon. Strong communication skills Strong character traits-adaptability, ability to handle stress, sensitivity, honesty, integrity