Information Field Assistant

Background Through its Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) programme, NRC is providing assistance to refugees, including those from Syria as well as host communities.  NRC is planning to expand its outreach work within the Beirut area and provide information and counselling services relating to access to services; documentation and other related matters.  NRC also aims to strengthen the understanding of any protection issues faced by those displaced and, in coordination with other actors, identify ways to address these issues. The Information Field Assistant (IFA) is expected to represent Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Lebanon in a respectful and professional manner and always act in accordance with the NRC Code of Conduct. Job Purpose The IFA will work with the Information and Counselling Assistance (ICLA) team to provide quality information and counselling to beneficiaries and, through this work, better understand the protection situation for the communities affected.  The IFA will assist with providing ICLA services as outreach throughout the Beirut area. Duties and Responsibilities Assist with provision of information and counselling for beneficiaries in Community Centre and through outreach. Conduct individual and group information sessions as outreach ICLA services with identified communities in and around Beirut. Assist with preparation of outreach work and materials. Assist in conducting and preparing mapping of relevant services being provided. Assist in preparing for and conducting regular assessments (including focus group discussions, interviews, questionnaires, etc.). Assist with provision of general information sessions. Assist with using clear and strong referral mechanisms with counterparts in other organisations/agencies (national and international). Assist with planning work on weekly and monthly basis. Contribute to preparation of relevant documents (including brochures, information notes, information board updates) for target communities. Understand and be able to explain to others work of NRC Shelter, NRC Education and all Community Centre activities. Work closely with and receive technical input from ICLA Beirut team and coordinate with other NRC staff at field level. Work cooperatively with the beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen the project. Assist with monitoring and following-up on the quality of services provided at the Centre and as outreach. Assist in maintaining archiving system up to date (both in hardcopies and electronically). Report weekly & monthly (or more often, if required) on activities and results to the relevant NRC staff. Carry out administrative tasks as agreed upon. Perform any other task as assigned by NRC management. Experience required - Experience in legal and/or protection work. - At least 2 years of experience in similar positions. - Experience in providing information and counselling services. - Experience in community sensitisation/mobilisation. -Ability to work under pressure. -Team spirit. - Flexibility. -Strong communication (fluency in Arabic and English necessary) and organisational skills.  -Strong Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).