Shelter Assistant - Qobayyat

ROLE PURPOSE: Save the Children Lebanon is implementing a large and varied Shelter and NFI program to meet the needs of the Syrian Refugee crisis. The role is required in order to ensure community engagement with the Shelter and NFI programming at field-level. The shelter assistant will be responsible for assessing social vulnerabilities and communication with beneficiaries and communities. The shelter assistant will work in parallel with a Shelter Technician and will spend 80% of their time in the field.    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: The shelter assistant will: Conduct beneficiary household vulnerability assessments; Provide beneficiary households with information about the Shelter Program and other SC Lebanon activities Make referrals to other programs and agencies Lead Community Mobilisation activities Refer to the Shelter Officer any protection concerns identified in the field. Conduct regular visits to beneficiaries Attend and support distributions Conduct Post Distribution Monitoring Provide daily/weekly reports, as requested.  Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Experience Minimum 1 years of work experience Experience in working with at-risk children and families Skills Minimum diploma OR bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Teaching or similar Familiar with Humanitarian principles Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities Understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms Proficiency on Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, including management of Excel databases Good time management and organizational skills Fluency in written and spoken Arabic (English language skills advantageous) Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and teamwork Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment  Valid Lebanese driving licence Familiarity with the relevant geographic areas PPLICATION PROCESS  Please note that the closing date for applications is: December 2, 2014                    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 Lebanonhrq@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.