Community Support Project Officer

We are looking for a highly qualified individual with a mind set to achieve success in a humanitarian organization working in a challenging but interesting environment. Who are weThe Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006.  DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves.For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dkAbout the jobImplementation And follow up of CSP related projects Duties• Follow up on previous and ongoing Community Support Projects in his/her AoR ensuring timely implementation;• Conduct needs assessments with host and refugee communities including municipalities,          community representatives and youth (maintaining gender balance);• Conduct FGDs with host and refugee communities to identify common priorities for a particular area;• Represent DRC with stakeholders in the field such as local authorities, community representatives, displaced individuals;• Identify community actors and potential partners according to priority needs in the area;• Strengthen the capacities of community actors to enable them to address needs and problems in their communities;• Support identified local partner in drafting project proposals according to PCM principles; About youTo be successful in this role you must have, University Degree; preferably related to social work, Minimum 2 years of work experience in humanitarian or relevant_Experience in community mobilization activities, -Experience in performing assessment activities,-Experience in working with local authorities a and Technical background or expertise in Shelter and WASH sectors.Ideally you will also have ,Excellent interpersonal and reporting skills , Good communication and organizational skills        We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a 4 Months  contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from 20 of December  be willing and able to work in Kobayat Akkar.Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. This position will be placed at level C1, equivalent to 1561 USD  per month. CommitmentsDRC 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 processInterested? 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 18 December 2015. The interviews are expected to take place in the following week