Administrative & Finance Assistant

Administrative and Finance Assistant  As of today, according to UNHCR reports (04.05.2012), 13’405 Syrian people are estimated being displaced in the under-developed Akkar region and Tripoli.Most of the displaced in Lebanon are unwilling to return to Syria until stability and security is restored in their places of origin. Many individuals and families have been deeply traumatized by the events that caused them to flee.It was estimated that most displaced are hosted by Lebanese families. Less than 10% live in collective shelters (abandoned schools). Should the support provided by hosting families stop, displaced families would be on their own, become extremely vulnerable and could not cope with immediate needs (mainly shelter and food).Lebanese families and communities themselves are struggling with additional charges, especially in housing. The hosting families, initially spontaneously offering refuge to Syrian families, have started expressing difficulties in continuing to finance extra costs. In addition, families in Akkar are paying the consequences of the Syrian crisis with considerable reduction in cross-border exchanges (labour and trading) between Lebanon and Syria. Therefore, hosting families and communities are particularly vulnerable from a socio-economical point of view. To date, very limited services have been provided to host families.  The Administrative and Finance Assistant will participate in the implementation of a Cash Support Programme for families and communities hosting displaced Syrians in the north of Lebanon.  Objectives of the Programme  The aim of the Cash Support Programme implemented by Mada Association in cooperation with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation is to improve capacities and socio-economic conditions of approximately 500 individual families and 2-4 communities for hosting displaced Syrians in Akkar region, north of Lebanon, over a period of 10 months. Expected start of the programme is June 2012.  The Administrative & Finance Assistant supports the SDC Administrator & finance Officer of Qobeiyat Field Office (FO) to assure the administrative, human resources and financial management of the project.  Main work interfaces  ü  Internal interfaces -      Deputy Programme Manager -      Project Manager -      Field Officer -      Administrative and Finance Officer -      Accountant -      Etc. ü&n