Role and Responsibilities
Working as an important member of a diverse team the employee will be responsible to 1) coordinate with the assessment team leader in pass over of distribution sheets 2) oversee distributions of shelter kits and Non Food Items (NFI) in Informal Tented Settlements (ITS) 3) keep organized records and ensure timely reporting.
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 assessing and distributing shelter kits and NFI within ITS. The Shelter and NFI is a large part of the Medair Lebanon’s programming which also includes site planning and GIS mapping.
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
Coordinate with the assessment team leader to ensure distributions are well organized and accurate
Oversee distributions of shelter kits and Non Food Items in Informal Tented Settlements manage a team of staff and ensure correct procedure during distributions, cross check records on conclusion of distribution
Keep organized records and ensure timely reporting ensure all paper work is accurate and correctly stored, Keep updated records of distributions on computer
Qualifications
Academic studies in a relevant field.
Languages
Strong working knowledge of Arabic and English (spoken and written)
Experience / Competencies
Previous NGO experience with distributions preferred
Attention to detailrequired
Good working knowledge of geography and culture of the Bekaa Valley region
ProblemSolvingskills and positive attitude
Strong leadership skills & clear communicator
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
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please submit your application and CV to jobs-leb@medair.org by the 8th of August 2013.
State the title of the job applied for in subject of the email.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Only English-language applications and CV’s will be reviewed.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Degree in a relevant field
Arabic
Fluent
English
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No