Distribution Assistant (National Contract)

About the job

Recruiting a motivated and qualified distribution assistant to support DRC distribution, basic assistance and emergency response program in Akkar.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Actively participate in the organization and implementation of the regular E-card distribution cycles in Akkar area. 

• Handle data entry for beneficiaries targeted in the distribution program and reffer vulnerable cases identified during the distribution process to the protection department. 

• Deliver of training sessions during the distribution session on the usage / type and modality of assistance. 

• Conduct household assessment visits for beneficiaries included and excluded from the program assistance 

• Conduct regular monitoring visits for shops and service provider and access points like ATM and Liban Post 

• Conduct various call phone surveys to collect quantitative data on activities implemented in the basic assistance program. 

• Organize Focus Groups Discussions to collect qualitative data on activities implemented in the distribution department. 

• Support in the implementation of the capacity building plan for the local partner sub contracted for the implementation of the distribution and basic assistance programs. 

• Deliver training and mentoring sessions for local organization and local authorities’ staff as part of the capacity building program. 

• Participate in the emergency response program of DRC and ensure availability to participate in adhoc emergency response activity upon the need

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor/University Degree in social science, business administration or any other relevant field. Moreover, we also expect the following:  

Required

• Previous work experience in emergency context 

• 0 to 2 year of experience as Distribution staff 

• Computer Skills: Intermediate level in MS Word and Excel 

• Previous experience with DRC/NGOs 

• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills mainly with refugees 

• Fluency in Arabic Language and Good in English.

Desirable 

• Ability to work under pressure 

• Flexibility in terms of working hours and working locations 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer

• Contract length: until 30 September 2018 
• Level:  B1 
• Monthly Basic Salary: 1250 USD 
• Duty Station: Akkar 
• Start date: July 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply for the following reasons:

• During our e-card distribution, verification and validation activities a female staff should be present at the distribution site for the below reasons:
• To check the face of the female beneficiary that covered their face for dignity and religion reasons during e-card distribution. 
• For protection reason. 
• The door to door distribution for a female that is grace period ( العده ) due to death of her husband .  
• Gender balance between the staff at the distribution site. 
• Support during the household visits for female case that affected from any pervious protection issue ( GBV,SGBV, .. ),woman at risk , woman has special needs. 

Closing date for applications: 12 July 2018 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visitdrc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.