Inspection & Quality Control (QC) Field Assistant (Volunteer)

Job Summary 

Background 

SHiFT is a social innovation hub working to develop community-driven solutions that address economic, social, and humanitarian challenges in Lebanon. Through its various programs, SHiFT supports local initiatives that promote sustainable livelihoods, social development, and improved access to essential services. 

Purpose of the Consultancy 

SHiFT is preparing to implement an Emergency Food Assistance Project in collaboration with humanitarian partners to support vulnerable populations residing in shelters across North Lebanon. The project aims to ensure the safe preparation, monitoring, and distribution of food meals to beneficiaries while maintaining strong food safety standards, quality control measures, monitoring systems, and accountability mechanisms. To support the implementation of this project, SHiFT is opening applications for the following positions, subject to project activation from the donor.  

Main Tasks and Responsibilities 

Field Distribution Support: 

 • Support project staff during food delivery and distribution activities in shelters and distribution points.  

• Assist in organizing distribution areas to ensure safe and orderly distributions.  

• Support coordination between distribution teams, suppliers, and field staff during deliveries.  

Quality Observation: 

• Observe the condition and quality of food items upon arrival at distribution locations.  

• Support basic checks related to packaging, handling, and delivery conditions.  

Reporting and Communication:  

• Report any issues related to food handling, packaging, or delivery conditions to supervising staff.  

• Support field teams in documenting observations and reporting operational issues when required. 

Qualifications and Requirements  

• Minimum secondary education.  

• Previous volunteer or community engagement experience is considered an asset.  

• Willingness and availability to participate in field-based distribution activities. 

Timing: This consultancy will begin upon the signature of contract between SHiFT and the consultant. 

Location: Baqqar – El Quobbeh- Tripoli 

Copyright and Intellectual properties 

The consultant expressly assigns to SHiFT any copyright arising from the works the consultant produces while executing contract. The consultant may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from SHiFT. 

Duration: 3 Months (upon project activation) 

 Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic