We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated candidate to support the functioning of collective centre committe with a particular attention to vulnerable groups and/or persons
Who are we
DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has six project offices throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia/Libya, Turkey, and both a country and regional office in Jordan.DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria into northern Lebanon, since May 2011. This assistance has come through the provision of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (registration, follow-up and awareness sessions) rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects. For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk
Duties
Conduct focus group discussions/workshops with refugees of different ages and gender to identify their needs and concerns.
Maintain regular contact with community representatives in their area of responsibilities.
Support the committees in conducting awareness sessions and information sharing for Collective Center residents.
Identify gaps, problems and vulnerable cases in their area of responsibilities and report to the Collective Centre Management Officer (CCMO).
Conduct management meetings and write the minutes.
Facilitate and encourage the participation of the community in the daily life of the Collective Center.
About you
To be successful in this role you must have a university degree; Preferably related to social work with Minimum 2 years of work experience in relevant field.
Ideally you will also have experience in managing community centers and development projects or community mobilization and experience in Emergency work.
We offer
An interesting job in one of the best NGO’s in the world. DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until end of December 2014, with probation period.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national. Basic salary: 1180 USD
Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies. All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.
Applications close 13th of August 2014. The interviews are expected to take place one week after closing date.
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About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than thirty countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the Red Cross/ Red Crescent and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No