Project Assistant

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps has worked in Lebanon since 1993, providing development assistance to thousands of disadvantaged citizens around the country.  Since the start of the Syrian Crisis in 2011, Mercy Corps shifted from development-focused programming to address humanitarian needs for both refugees and host communities in Lebanon.  Mercy Corps in Lebanon has a diverse, dynamic and committed team that strives to implement excellent programs that work with Lebanese civil society organizations, communities, private sector actors and government representatives to achieve Mercy Corps’ mission of helping to build secure, productive, and just communities. GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer, the Project Assistant will support the implementation of Mercy Corps’ Winterization interventions in Bekaa. The Project Assistant will lead a team of Extension Workers who will be responsible to carry out the mapping and assessment for beneficiary selection, and efficient and effective planning for distribution of winterization inputs meant to reach the vulnerable Syrian refugees living in target program areas in Bekaa Governorate. The Project Assistant will be responsible for timely collection and delivery of field data to the Project Officer, and assisting in development of distribution plans and project reports. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist the Project Officer in the development of the overall and monthly work plans for beneficiary assessment and subsequent implementation activities in the target areas in Bekaa Governorate. Supervise the work of Extension Workers in the field in undertaking beneficiary assessment in refugee ‘informal settlements’ and ‘collective shelters’. Assist Project Officer to compile field assessment data to formulate the list beneficiaries using prescribed formats for the donor. Ensure effective and timely completion of the field surveys/assessments and distribution activities. Coordinate with project vendors and field staff of relevant government departments and the donor ensure that distribution activities are carried out in an efficient and effective manner. Assist the Project Officer in carrying out ‘vendor assessment’. Assist the Project Officer in preparing weekly field reports. Assist Project Officer in maintaining project documentation and records, including needs assessment questionnaires/data, certificates of vouchers and ‘winterization package’ receipts, consolidated list of beneficiaries, photos etc. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in social or other relevant subjects. Familiarity with refugee issues specifically related to refugee informal settlements in Bekaa Experience working with refugees or other vulnerable population required, implementing distribution activities and conducting training is preferred. Candidates with experience working directly for an NGO or relevant organization in Lebanon dealing with refugee programs will be preferred Demonstrate good expertise in emergency programs specifically in carrying out surveys and distributions The applicants should have appropriate date collection/recording skills  Candidates with computer literacy, particularly in programs such as MS Word and MS Excel are preferred Must work well as a member of a team, with willingness to spend extensive time in the field, as the job requires. SUCCESS FACTORS: The successful candidate will be flexible, energetic, and hard-working.  S/he will take a deep personal interest in humanitarian and development assistance.  S/he will be attentive to detail and able to carry out assigned tasks in a timely manner and according to a very high standard of quality.  S/he will be creative and flexible, but at the same time will not have any difficulty in adhering to systems and procedures.  S/he will strictly follow all protocols related to safety and security.   Please mention the title "Project Assistant" in the subject of the email.