Emergency Response Assistant - Tyre

We are looking for a highly qualified candidates to work for a reputable INGO for the vacancies of Emergency Response Assistants. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply to Danish Refugee Council. Who are we 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 Emergency Response Assistants, to support its activities. For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the job Conduct daily coordination with the Focal Points, volunteers and the implementing partners and assisting partner NGO in reporting implemented activities including Carrying out daily field visits to monitor the assessment and distribution procedures.   Duties Closely coordinate with relevant staff on project implementation Coordinate Focal Points and Volunteers efforts in the New Comers identification process Establish and Organize New Comers desks in the different areas of responsibilities Monitor the distribution procedures implemented by the local partner NGO Maintain Excel database and ensure that statistics and other reports are produced and submitted in a timely manner Assist in the coordination of the logistics for the procurement and distribution of assistance materials Assist in the coordination of the logistics for the partner capacity building workshops Maintain positive relations with local implementing actors, local authorities and other local and international stakeholders Present daily field visit reports (on major findings, needs, challenges faced, etc.)   About you To be successful in this role you must have Bachelor/Degree in Social work, political science, law or other related field;  Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of Refugees at all times; Experience in working in a difficult security environment preferable Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility. Flexibility in working overtime when needed; Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well Ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect. Fluency in the Arabic and English languages - both spoken and written   We offer An interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a six month contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work asap and be willing and able to work in South. 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 B1, equivalent to 1,180 USD per month.   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 July 07 - 2014. The interviews are expected to take place the week after _________________________________________________________________________________ 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.