Distribution Assistants (North, Bekaa) - Call For Expressions Of Interest

Syrian Crisis in Lebanon: North and Bekaa OVERALL OBJECTIVES The Danish Refugee Council is fast expanding its response to the Syrian crisis and is looking to identify suitable Distribution Assistants who are interested in working in the North (Tripli or Akkar) or in Bekaa (Zahle or Baalbeck) who will be requested to respond quickly to vacancies as they become available. BACKGROUND 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 is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Distribution Assistant, to support its activities under the project "Emergency response for displaced Syrians in Lebanon". Responsibilities: 1-Distribution and vouchers: Attend all distribution activities Search for displaced Syrians’ data in ProGres database Modify or add data to beneficiaries profile Register assisted beneficiaries in distribution list Conduct ad hoc surveys Deal with complaints or issue related to distribution/voucher through distribution hotline Assess potential locations for distributions respecting DRC guidelines Monitor and evaluate on going distribution and voucher activities and report on unmet needs and gaps Organise the daily / weekly / monthly work plan, in coordination with the Area coordinator Collect vouchers from shops Participate in assessments, selection and training to shop owners Manage conflicts when they arise and always find solutions 2- Protection: Conduct bilateral interviews and/or focus group discussion with vulnerable displaced households in order to identify specific and refer cases with specific needs Ensure beneficiaries are respected and cared for during distribution activities Prioritize vulnerable cases during distribution and provide needed support Refer protection cases when identified to the protection team 3-Monitoring: Conduct post distribution monitoring in shops participating to voucher project Conduct door to door interviews and/or focus group discussion with families benefiting of vouchers Monitor and evaluate on going distribution and voucher activities and report on unmet needs and gaps 4-Requirements: Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills Ability to work under pressure Flexibility in terms of working hours and working locations Social work experience (advantage) Ability to type in Arabic and English Starting date: TBD Conditions: DRC offers a competitive local salary and benefits package. The position will require full presence in the North or in Bekaa,  from Monday till Friday, in addition to weekends when needed. Candidates from the North and Bekaa are strongly encouraged to apply for the position Application: Qualified candidates who respond to this call for Expressions of Interest will be contacted when region-specific vacancies become available in the next weeks/months. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Please apply by sending your CV to vacancy@drclebanon.dk. No detailed cover letter is required at this stage. Please use the wording "Distribution Assistant" in the title of your email, and in the email body please list (in bullet form) your: • Relevant Skills (max 5) • Languages Spoken • Current Availability • Region of Interest Please submit your Expression of Interest no later than 28. February 2013. You will receive an automated recognition of your application and then will be contacted to provide a full application when DRC posts a vacancy suitable to your skills within the next months.