Social Field Assistant - 2 Vacancies (Re-Advertised)

NRC will establish two Community Centres for displaced Syrians in Lebanon. This project reaches out to Syrian families in and around the areas Saadnayel and Aarsal in the Bekaa Valley/Lebanon. NRC seeks to provide information and counselling services relating to access to services; legal status and other related matters. NRC also aims to strengthen the understanding of any protection issues faced by those displaced and, in coordination with other actors, identify ways to address these issues. The Social Field Assistant (SFA) is expected to represent Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Lebanon in a respectful and professional manner and always act in accordance with NRC Code of Conduct. JOB PURPOSE The SFA links the beneficiaries with the project staff and other stakeholders through meetings, home visits and activities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Data collection activities -Collect and report information regarding the overall situation of the family in the community with specific attention paid to the project targeted one. -Collect and report information regarding the services that are being provided to the Syrian communities. -In coordination with the Protection and Information Officer prepare and conduct information sessions for the beneficiaries -Conduct outreach activities for assessing, mapping and information campaigns. -Maintain management files to a high standard complete with up to date information -The SFAs should plan their daily activities Social activities -To explain the project aims and objectives to the beneficiaries through daily contact and the organization of regular meetings -In coordination with the Protection and Information Officer to organize and supervise recreational activities -To coordinate with local NGO Facilitation of technical implementation -During construction, ensure that issues affecting the beneficiaries are communicated to the PC, and TFA -To inform the beneficiaries about the schedule of works and discuss the consequences on their daily life -When necessary to resolve disputes about the technical work -To report to the PC and TFA the reactions of the beneficiaries to enable the schedule or the technical implementation to be adapted. Reporting activities -Assist in the design maintain and use data collection system and punctual reporting to enable measurable result to prove the achievement of project objectives -To report to the PC the social conditions of the beneficiaries and any other important matters -To share ideas with the PC to fulfill the beneficiaries’ needs -To arrange meetings with the beneficiaries and where necessary discuss issues. -He /she can be asked required to perform other related duties as identified by his/her supervisor Requirements -At least 2 years of experience in similar positions -Experience in providing information and counselling services. -Experience in community sensitisation/mobilization. -Ability to work under pressure