Mapping And Outreach Officer

CONTEXT L'Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement (IECD) is a French development organization operating in the field of international solidarity. It has been present in Lebanon since 1989. Today, IECD and its local partners implement several programme for professional integration support, access to education, support to small enterprises and health care projects. Over the last ten years, IECD in partnership with Foyer de la Providence have developed the specialized school Mosaik and its Center of Resources and Orientation Trait d'Union. Together they are working to allow students with learning disabilities to receive an adapted education and to train the teachers of “regular” schools to inclusion methods. To extend the benefits of those activities, IECD and the Foyer de la Providence launched in April 2014, a three-year capacity-building program towards 15 institutions welcoming Palestinians youth. The main objective is to promote inclusion for Palestine children and students with special needs. Therefore, this project notably aims to raise awareness on inclusion among health services, educators and families together with the creation of a referral system to improve the provision of diagnosis and care for children with special needs.   IECD is recruiting a outreach and mapping officer who will be participating to the implementation of this project.  MISSION Under the direct supervision of the project manager and the local coordinator, he/she will be in charge of the mapping of available services for Palestinian children and youth with learning disabilities in Saïda and in Mount Lebanon regions and of the sensitization of the public on the inclusion of children with learning disabilities. His/her main tasks will consist in: -          Identifying the available services (doctors, specialists, schools, psychosocial care providers, etc.) accessible to Palestinian refugees in Beirut and Saïda regions by getting in contact with NGOs, specialized institutions, hospitals, clinics, etc. and coordinating with UNRWA concerned departments. -          Visiting the identified places and individuals to gather information about the services they offer as well as to disseminate accurate information on learning disabilities. -          Gather the collected information to create a directory to be disseminated to families, schools, NGOs and the community to fill the gap in referral process for Palestinian children and youth with learning disabilities. -          Raising awareness on the importance of early detection of learning disabilities and proper orientation for medical and paramedical staff, parents, companies, teachers & educators; -          Developing and implementing outreach and mobilization strategies towards families, companies, etc.; -          Educating the parents on the dangers of dropping out of school for their children and restore their motivation in their educational role.   REQUIREMENTS  Educational background: Social studies, educational studies, business and administration (but with experience in the NGO sector) or any other related degree Necessary skills: good organizational skills, networking skills, ability to work independently, team spirit, reporting skills. Languages: Arabic (fluent) AND English (very good) Desirable skills: -          Knowledge of Palestinian context -          Knowledge in special needs domain -          Previous experience in NGO sector Driving license is necessary Willingness to enter Palestinian camps (Especially Aïn el Héloué camp)   CONDITIONS Status: 3 month probation contract, possibly extended to a 1 year contract Location: Saïda/Beyrouth (60%/40%) Under the supervision of: Project manager / Local coordinator Working hours: 3 days/week (to be decided) Salary: Based on profile (range: 1100-1300$/month), including transportation, CNSS, 9 days annual vacation.