Distribution Assistant

The 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. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Distribution Assistant, to support its activities under the project "Emergency response for displaced Syrians in the North of Lebanon" in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Responsibilities: 1-Distribution and vouch vouchers: Attend all distribution activities Search for displaced Syrians’ data in ProGres database Modify or add data to beneficiaries profile Register assisted beneficiaries in distribution list Conduct ad hoc surveys Deal with complaints or issue related to distribution/voucher through distribution hotline Assess potential locations for distributions respecting DRC guidelines Monitor and evaluate on going distribution and voucher activities and report on unmet needs and gaps Organise the daily / weekly / monthly work plan, in coordination with the Area coordinator Collect vouchers from shops Participate in assessments, selection and training to shop owners Manage conflicts when they arise and always find solutions  2- Protection: Conduct bilateral interviews and/or focus group discussion with vulnerable displaced households in order to identify specific and refer cases with specific needs Ensure beneficiaries are respected and cared for during distribution activities Prioritize vulnerable cases during distribution and provide needed support Refer protection cases when identified to the protection team 3-Monitoring: Conduct post distribution monitoring in shops participating to voucher project Conduct door to door interviews and/or focus group discussion with families benefiting of vouchers Monitor and evaluate on going distribution and voucher activities and report on unmet needs and gaps 4-Requirements: Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills Ability to work under pressure Flexibility in terms of working hours and working locations Social work experience (advantage) Ability to type in Arabic and English Starting date: As soon as possible Conditions: DRC offers a competitive local salary and benefits package. The position will require full presence in the North from Monday till Friday, in addition to weekends when needed Application: Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s motivation for applying.  Please forward the application, in English and marked "Distribution Assistant" to the following e-mail address: vacancy@drclebanon.dk.  The deadline for submission is Friday the 7th of September 2012. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.