Lebanon Humanitarian Ingo Forum (Lhif) Officer - Beirut

  The Lebanon Humanitarian INGO Forum (LHIF) is an independent coordinating body currently composed of 21 international humanitarian non-governmental organizations operating in Lebanon. LHIF was formed in October 2012 in order to provide a platform for member INGOs to facilitate their humanitarian work and efficiently and effectively address key issues of common interest. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The LHIF Officer will provide technical and logistical support to LHIF communications and information management initiatives, helping to improve information sharing among LHIF members and improve public information about LHIF initiatives and activities. The LHIF Officer will also serve as the focal point for furthering LHIF engagement with the national humanitarian NGO community in Lebanon. COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Facilitate the development of LHIF communication and information management plans, together with the LHIF members and LHIF Coordinator Develop and maintain up-to-date communication and public information tools for presentation of LHIF to external stakeholders (e.g., website, briefing materials, one-pager) Develop and maintain an up-to-date mapping of member activities (starting with defining and recording data elements that LHIF members need/want to share with respect to sectors, geographic areas, partners, donors, research, target groups, admin info, etc.) Develop systems and tools to improve data-sharing and communication among LHIF members Facilitate improved information sharing and exchange by ensuring that relevant reports, announcements, developments, etc. are circulated to all LHIF members Organize and facilitate LHIF sub-committee meetings and initiatives related to improving information sharing and management within the humanitarian response (e.g., inter-agency multi-sector needs assessment, joint monitoring, etc.) Track and highlight information from Arabic and English media sources relevant to the humanitarian response in Lebanon, and priority LHIF issues in particular Serve as LHIF liaison to the  Information Management Working Group, attending and reporting back on meetings Develop and maintain a mapping of national NGO networks and coordination structures in Lebanon, as well as key national NGOs within the humanitarian response Support development of a strategy for engagement and coordination with the national NGO community, together with the LHIF members and LHIF Coordinator coordination   Develop and maintain a mapping of national NGO networks and coordination structures in Lebanon, as well as key national NGOs within the humanitarian response Support development of a strategy for engagement and coordination with the national NGO community, together with the LHIF members and LHIF Coordinator   SECRETARIAT Maintain an up-to-date Contact List of all LHIF member representatives, alternates, and issue focal points Support planning and coordination of LHIF-sponsored trainings, workshops, and other events as required Organize and facilitate LHIF meetings as requested Attend and report back on other relevant sector-working group meetings as assigned Record and disseminate detailed notes/minutes of all meetings attended University degree in communications, information management, international relations or a related field, or a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience 3-5 years of experience in humanitarian and/or development work, preferably with communications or information management responsibilities (I/NGO experience a plus) Proven knowledge and skills with respect to information management systems (data collection and analysis methods, GIS, data management tools, etc.) Competent in Microsoft Office and an interest in the potential of new and social media; basic website content management and HTML knowledge highly desirable Excellent understanding of the Lebanon context Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic required, French is desirable Ability to work productively both independently and within a team, detail-oriented, energetic, and flexible Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles and values Supervisor:  LHIF Coordinator Timeframe:  6 months, with possibility of extension (starting as soon as possible) Contract:  National QUALIFICATIONS TERMS Supervisor:  LHIF Coordinator Timeframe:  6 months, with possibility of extension (starting as soon as possible) Contract:  National  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 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 the 14th of March The interviews are expected to take place the following week.