Shelter Management Assistant - Akkar

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 Shelter Management Assistant, to support its activities. Responsibilities: General Job Description: Under the supervision of the Protection and Shelter Manager, the Shelter Management Assistant is responsible for reporting and improving the living conditions of the refugees accommodated in collective shelters. Main tasks 1. Identify the displaced for collective shelter accommodation, in coordination with the Protection and Shelter Manager 2. Conduct visits to shelters, assess refugees’ needs and concerns, and then report them accordingly. 3. Ensure that humanitarian Assistance (food, clean water, medical services, education…) is delivered on time to all concerned parties. 4. Communicate the Shelter’s Code of Conduct to the displaced, and establish Refugee Shelter Committees and trainings 5. Fulfill any other duties requested and/or needed by the shelter manager Experience and Qualifications: - University degree, preferably related to social work - Social Worker experience / experience in working in shelters - NGO experience - Excellent interpersonal and reporting skills - Good communication and organizational skills - Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC - Good computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel…), - Self-motivated and good team spirit - Ability to speak, read and write Arabic (native Arabic speaker) and English Duration: 3 months; renewable (depending on performance and funding) Starting date: As soon as possible Conditions: DRC offers a competitive local salary and benefits package. The position will require full presence in the North from Monday till Friday, in addition to weekends when needed Application: Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s motivation for applying. Please forward the application, in English and marked “Shelter Management Assistant” to the following e-mail address: vacancy@drclebanon.dk. The deadline for submission is Monday September 10 , 2012. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.