Protection And Information Officer (2 Vacancies)

JOB PURPOSE: NRC will establish two Community Centres for displaced Syrians in Lebanon. This project reaches out to Syrian families in and around the areas Sadnayel and Aarsal in the Bekaa Valley/Lebanon. NRC seeks to provide information and counselling services relating to access to services; legal status and other related matters. NRC also aims to strengthen the understanding of any protection issues faced by those displaced and, in coordination with other actors, identify ways to address these issues. The Protection and Information Officers will each be primarily responsible for designing and leading assessments (such as focus groups, interviews and questionnaires); preparing legal/information documents; providing information and counselling; conducting outreach sessions; and participating in other relevant activities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Assist in preparing mapping (including written format) of relevant services being provided by other actors. •Conduct regular assessments (including focus groups, interviews, questionnaires) in the Centre and in identified areas. •Keep record of results of assessments; analyse results and prepare report on protection needs. •Conduct information and counselling sessions for beneficiaries. •Assist in the sensitisation of the Syrian and host communities on the existing activities offered at the Centre. •Prepare documents containing legal and related information for target communities. •Work in team with the Community Centre Leader and other relevant NRC staff to design, plan and coordinate activities at the Centre, outreach and related activities. •Work cooperatively with the beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen the project. •Constantly monitor and follow-up on the quality of services provided at the Centre •Assist in providing information to and cooperation with community representatives and relevant authorities. •Have a clear idea about activities other institutions working in the same area are carrying out with displaced Syrians and, as relevant, attend coordination and protection meetings. •Contribute to the development of referral mechanisms in collaboration with other NGOs and NRC Managers. •Attend and participate in relevant meetings, in coordination with relevant NRC staff. •Assist in designing the needed forms, questionnaires and other templates. •Maintain archiving system up to date (both in hardcopies and electronically). •Report weekly & monthly (or more often, if required) on activities and results to the relevant Community Centre Leader, PM, Field Coordinator and Field Manager. •Carry out administrative tasks as agreed upon. •Perform any other task as assigned by NRC management. Experience Required oExperience in legal and/or protection work. oExperience in providing information and counselling services. oExperience in community sensitisation/mobilization. oAbility to work under pressure Educational Requirements oUniversity education in Law; Legal Services or Social Sciences preferred. Additional Qualities a Successful Candidate Should Possess oTeam spirit oFlexibility oStrong communication (fluency in Arabic and English preferred) and organisational skills. oStrong Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).