Community Trainer (Fire Safety & Mitigation)

Role and Responsibilities Working as an important member of a diverse team, the employee will be responsible for (1) community mobilization and training in informal tented settlements (ITS), and (2) assembling and distributing emergency fire kits.   Project Overview The conflict in Syria has erupted into a full-scale civil war endangering lives in almost every community in the country. Desperate families, caught in the crossfire, are leaving everything behind and fleeing into neighbouring countries. Lebanon, one of these countries, has received a large influx of refugees from Syria. In response to the Syrian Crisis and the resulting influx of refugees into Lebanon, Medair is teaching fire safety and mitigation measures to complement ongoing shelter, site planning and GIS mapping projects.   Medair Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.    Key Activity Areas Community Mobilization - Establish and train groups within ITS in a specially designed fire safety and mitigation curriculum and monitor continuous peer training Emergency Fire Kits - Assemble and distribute emergency fire kits to ITS on completion of training. Qualifications The applicant should have completed academic studies and/or acquired professional experience in a relevant field such as social work, community mobilization, or informal education.   Languages Strong working knowledge of Arabic and English (spoken and written)   Experience / Competencies Previous experience with community mobilization and training, preferably with a non-governmental organization (NGO) Good working knowledge of geography and culture of the Bekaa Valley region Takes initiative, is a self-starter and creative thinker Passionate about working as part of a dynamic and encouraging team Passionate about serving the poor Willing to support others and share workloads Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels