Outreach and Session Facilitator - 2 Vacancies (Beirut and Tripoli)

CARE is a leading relief and development non-governmental organization fighting global poverty. Established in 1946, it is now a confederation composed of 14 members and 4 affiliates. In 2016, CARE worked in 84 countries around the world, supporting development and humanitarian aid projects to reach more than 83 million people. While CARE is a large international organization with more than 11,000 employees worldwide, we have a strong local presence: 95% of our staff are nationals of the countries where our programs are run.
The outreach Volunteer will be working through the Center in (Beirut) and will support the social workers and Case workers in implementing the activities of GAC project Protection and Livelihoods assistance to the most affected individuals by the Beirut blast and the socio-economic/health crisis in Lebanon
The Outreach volunteer will be working directly through the center and support the center in a specific area in initiatives to address Protection concerns, and implement community outreach activities.

General duties and responsibilities:

Support the social workers with the Implementation of PSS, and awareness activities as planned by CARE international in Lebanon for community members and beneficiaries attending the community center
• Refer beneficiaries or identified cases to social workers with adhering to the confidentiality and safe identification guidelines.
• To provide support in the delivery of all aspects of community outreach activities.
• To provide information and support beneficiaries to access Center services.
• Help organize and participate in service promotion and awareness information dissemination to community and beneficiaries.
• Regularly attend events and maintain coordination with local organizations, CBOs and stakeholders to foster positive relations with communities.
• Attend relevant trainings conducted by CARE or/and its partners and other organizations that would assist/support in the delivery of assigned activities.
• Maintain positive communication and attitude with beneficiaries and communities and represent CARE international in Lebanon with adhering to CARE’s code of conducts and guidelines.
• Report outcome of assigned activities or/and other relevant information to the Protection specialist.
• Liaise with community members, stakeholders, committees and organizations with the support of the social workers to identify and invite participants to attend the center activities, in addition to supporting social workers in formatting and categorizing groups for the activities based on age, gender and other categories.
• Safely collect and store relevant data from the activities (attendance sheets...etc)
• Support with documenting events and activities implemented within the project.
2- Meeting:
• Be available to participate in meetings in the centre or in CARE’s Office (if needed).
• A high degree of flexibility on the part of all staff is expected in order to respond to the ever-evolving situation.
• He/she can be required to perform other related duties as identified by his supervisor.

Skills & knowledge:

▪ Highly organized individual, punctual, capable of handling multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing time effectively ▪ Ability to work independently as well as an effective team player ▪ Willing to work on the field ▪ Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills ▪ Confidence and can-do attitude; ability to advance projects with minimal supervision
▪ A commitment to CARE International vision, mission, and code of conduct

Experience:

At least 0-1 years of relevant experience, especially at NGOs, academic organizations, standard-setting bodies, public agencies focused on humanitarian work, social sciences, and community engagement.

Academic Background:

A minimum of a Lebanese baccalaureate; and a BA in social sciences is an added value.

CARE offers internship and volunteer opportunities for up to 5 months contract for an allowance at USD $25 for meals and transportation and for a limit of 16 days a month.

PSEA and Child Safeguarding Policies CARE International in Lebanon is an Equal

Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. CARE International in Lebanon and its employees and stakeholders abide by the CARE International Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Safeguarding Policies.