Livelihood Officer (National Contract)

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.  

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.  

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat. 

In Bekaa you will find one of the most historical places in the world such as the Baalbak temple. It is also a safe and relaxing environment but at the same time very close to Beirut.

About the job 

The Livelihoods Officer will be responsible for interviewing the beneficiaries in the Livelihoods center, providing employment counseling and guidance, and helping in the implementation of the skills development and vocational trainings. S/he will be responsible for providing ongoing mentoring and following up with beneficiaries enrolled in the programme. Since the implemented project is through a consortium, He/She will also be responsible for coordinating and following up with the co-implementing partners. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Provide counseling services on employment and self-employment options, vocational training opportunities, apprenticeship and Provide vocational and career guidance to registered job seekers 

• Provide jobseekers and employers with information on relevant Lebanese regulations (including on business start-up) and their implications for Syrian refugees and Lebanese jobseekers 

• Gather information on the local context, target communities and employers to assist the Livelihoods Manager in selecting market-oriented skills development courses that match the needs of employers and market in Bekaa; 

• Support employers through pre-screening of job seekers and match job seekers with training and employment opportunities 

• Interview job seekers before referring them to employers and follow up with jobseekers after referring them to employers, and/or after being hired. 

• Organize and hold group information sessions (job application training and information) 

• Follow up on the delivery of skills development trainings, based on direction and curriculum developed by DRC or partners; 

• Organize and assist in data collection and analysis for beneficiary and community selection, as well as for monitoring and evaluation of all training. Ensure that beneficiaries’ selection is in full compliance with DRC procedures, pre-established vulnerability criteria; 

• Keep track and produce reports on results of counseling sessions; 

• Work on information systems/database to record relevant data of beneficiaries; 

• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team in their M&E activities and share timely information with them; 

• Establish and maintain contact and productive working relationships with community representatives, local and international organizations, jobseekers/beneficiaries and employers as related to life skills development; 

• Create linkages with DRC’s protection team and activities as well as with other actors delivering life skills and livelihood activities;

About you 

• To be successful in this role we expect you to have Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Human Resources, Social Work or equivalent. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required  

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in implementation of livelihoods projects  

• Previous experience in supervising staff 

• Good interpersonal communication skills 

• Good experience in counseling  

• Experience in working with local and implementing partners 

• Proven ability to work independently  

• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts 

• Good computer skills: Microsoft excel and word 

• Fluency in Arabic and Good in Engllish

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   

Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer 

Contract length: until end of March 2018 

Level: C1, Monthly Basic Salary USD 1650.  

Duty Station: Bekaa 

Start date: February 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 8th February 2018 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.