Shelter Officer ( Qobayat )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:     KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Programme management Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation of components of the Emergency Shelter activities in Bekaa, ensuring the quality programme. Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation of components of NFI distribution activities in Bekaa, ensuring the quality programme. Represent and support the Shelter Coordinator and/or Advisor in meetings (internal and external) Ensure appropriate evaluation, implementation and monitoring systems are in place, Supervise, manage and support staff (as described above) in all the process by solving the problems that could occur with beneficiaries. Be responsible for any evaluation and assessment at field level (with partners or internal to SC on shelter or multi disciplinary approach) Lead the negotiation of rental-agreements with landlords, where appropriate Be in daily contact with the Field Manager and the Shelter Coordinator. Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports. Be ready to respond to enquiries, needs and challenges that arise that are related directly or indirectly to their field of work; Partnership management Maintain working partnerships and good communication with representatives of SC shelter partners and programmes (E.g. UNHCR, UNICEF, DFID, ERF, German FFO, DRC, NRC, PU-AMI, Medair, ACF etc) Build and maintain relationships with local municipalities and community leaders Build and maintain partnership with local NGOs Schedule and organize meetings with implementing partners to discuss progress and challenges Human resources and capacity building Identify staff needs In collaboration with the Shelter Advisor, Coordinator and Field Manager support the recruitment of appropriate personnel for the Shelter Team. In collaboration with Shelter Advisor and Coordinator identify capacity building requirements for the Shelter Team members. Deliver technical trainings and one-on-one mentoring Supervise and coach all direct reports Ensure Shelter Team members use weekly work plans and reports Conduct trainings for relevant local NGOs and partners. Coordination and advocacy Represent SC at regional cluster/coordination meetings (e.g. Distribution,Shelter,WASHetc) and other meetings and forums and take leading role to strengthen shelter aspects related to child protection and education. Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors of SC, such as protection, education, health & Nutrition and food security & livelihoods. Ensure activities are developed in partnership with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders, including local partners (where present) and aim to establish/strengthen processes and mechanisms at local, district, and national levels. Promote the participation of children in all aspects of the response where possible and appropriate. Contribute to the development of case studies for the purpose of reporting, advocacy and media efforts.   The position holder may be expected to support Shelter and NFI distribution related activities elsewhere inLebanon. This is contingent upon needs and resources.       APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on August  10th  .                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.