Data Collection Assistant- Hazmieh

  The Data Collection Assistant, as part of the GIS team at Medair, aims to collect information about informal tented settlement of Syrian refugees in Beirut, Mount Lebanon and South. His/her main role is to provide accurate, updated, and reliable information used to facilitate the response of NGOs in Lebanon to the needs of vulnerable refugees in Informal Settlements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Collection

• Perform data collection and processing activities, using smart phone technology according to Mapping SOPs
• Input into data collection plan with Data Collection Officer
• Support logistics activities
• Ensure that equipment is fully charged and well maintained on a daily basis

Communication

• Liaise with local communities, municipalities and refugees on site
• Communicate implementation problems or issues to Data Collection Officer, Project Manager, or Security Focal Point as appropriate
• Work in team with other data collection assistants, drivers, data entry assistants, data collection officer, GIS  officer and IM Project Manager for project implementation

Other

• Follow Medair security guidelines at all times and report any security incidents or concerns immediately
• Drive a Medair vehicle to and from project sites, following Medair vehicle policy and road regulations
• Represent Medair in informal settlements and communicate key messages as required
• Raise internal referrals for sites and individuals as appropriate, being sensitive to site and household needs
• Attend internal coordination meetings and trainings as required
• Be willing and able to visit the Medair Zahle office when necessary
• Participate in trainings with Medair mapping partners
• Adhere to the Medair Code of Ethics at all times
• Any other reasonable duties, as required by line manager

Person Specification:

• Some work experience, preferably in NGOs
• Able to use smart phone
• Technical aptitude to pick up digital data collection methods
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and excel
• Aptitude for community mobilisation and engagement
• Team-player with good inter-personal skills
• Willing to support others and share workloads
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
• Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner
• Ability to adapt communication strategies for different situations
• Strong communication, particularly verbal
• Good in Mathematics