Re-Advertisement: Senior Community Services Assistant - G5 - Hr260 - Tripoli (Unops Contract)

 Assist functional units, the Multi-Functional Team (MFT) and senior management to integrate participatory and community-based approaches in the overall protection delivery strategy and operational procedures. Support field offices in the establishment and management of community centers together with NGO partners, ensuring the participation of women and diverse groups and linkages of refugee committees in those centers. Work closely with staff from Ministry of Social Affairs’ Social Development Centers ensuring coordination on activities related to assistance and support to refugees. Conduct individual counseling to refugees and refer them to available and appropriate social support/care and ensure follow-up as based on the genuine needs of the refugees seeking UNHCR assistance and to the guidelines and procedures agreed with the agencies concerned. Place special attention to persons with specific needs. Ensure that instances of counseling and/or referral of individuals are duly recorded in existing database systems and reports are drafted. Refer cases of persons with specific needs for case management and follow up with relevant case workers. Ensure quality and ethical referrals for all cases referred as well as coordinate with the service provider for systematic feedback. Assist in conducting and supporting participatory assessments by multifunctional teams and on-going consultations with persons of concern. Assist in building the capacity of UNHCR, government and NGO partners, as well as refugees, for community-based protection through training and establishing systems for community mobilization and participation of persons of concern. Contribute to the regular reporting requirements on community services related issues. Perform any other task requested by the supervisor.