Field Monitor - South

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Lebanon since 2004, working with Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as Lebanese communities affected by the war in 2006. DRC is committed to basic humanitarian principles; including impartiality and neutrality, and offers the highest standards of accountability to the people it serves. DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria to Lebanon,since May 2011. This assistance has been provided in the form of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (including registration, follow-up and awareness sessions), rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects. DRC is launching its activities in South Lebanon in partnership with the Social Humanitarian Economical Intervention for Local Development(SHEILD),aiming mainly at the provision of non-food items and protection activities in coordination with local and international partners. DRC is inviting local candidates to apply for the position of Field Monitor, to support its activities under the project "Regional Emergency Assistance to Populations Affected by the Syrian Crisis”,funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA). General Responsibilities Daily coordination withthe implementing partner on the implementation of project activities,includingthe assessment of beneficiaries’ needs and the distribution of assistance Assist partner NGO in reporting onimplemented activities Assist partner NGO in financial matters related to project activities Carry out daily fieldvisits to monitorthe assessment and distribution procedures Conduct focus group discussions/participatory assessments/rapid protection assessments Carry out post-distribution monitoring (PDM) activities Specific tasks Closely coordinate with relevant staff on project implementation Monitor the assessment and distribution proceduresimplemented by thepartner NGO outreach workers at vulnerable families’ homes Assist the partner NGO outreach workers in disseminating and sharing information with persons of concern on their rights and access to services Assist partner NGO in maintaining proper documentation of collected data (hard and soft copies) Provide support to ensure data collection on newcomerson a daily basis in coordination with DRC’s implementing partner Provide support to set up necessary measures and create a conducive environment to ensure confidentiality during interviews and to secure sensitive information Maintain Excel database and ensure that statistics and other reports are produced and submittedin a timely manner Assist in planning, implementing and evaluating the PDM processAssist in thecoordination of the logistics for the procurement and distribution of assistance materials Assist in the coordination of the logistics for the partner capacity building workshops Maintain positive relations with local implementing actors, local authorities and other local and international stakeholders Reporting Presentdaily field visit reports (on major findings, needs, challenges faced, etc.) Assist in the preparation of the final PDM report Others Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as directed by the Area Coordinator Qualifications & Experience: Relevant university degree; preferably related to political science, law or social work NGO experience Experience in working in a difficult security environment preferable Required Skills: Negotiation and leadership skills Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Commitment to the values, vision and mission of DRC Strong organizational and planning skills Fluency in the Arabic and English languages - both spoken and written Computer literacy Conditions: DRC offers a competitive local salary and benefits package. The position will require full time presence inTyre from Monday till Friday, in addition to weekends when needed. Temporary contract service; subject to renewal depending on fund availability and performance. Application: Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter that addresses the applicant's motivation for applying. Please forward the application, in English and marked "Field Monitor-South" to the following e-mail address: vacancy@drclebanon.dk no later than 19th of August 2013. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.