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Senior Focused Psychosocial Support Assistant (National Staff Only)

Saida

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Saida
  • Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
    • Administrative support
  • Closing Date: Closed

We are looking for a highly qualified candidate who has the skills to engage in our organization as a Psychosocial Support Assistant  

 
Who are we 
DRC has been operating in the Middle East and North Africa for over a decade, running a combination of livelihood, protection, advocacy and relief projects. DRC has six project offices throughout Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia/Libya, Turkey, and both a country and regional office in Jordan. 
DRC Lebanon has been assisting the Syrian displaced, fleeing Syria into northern Lebanon, since May 2011. This assistance has come through the provision of food and non-food items, various outreach activities (registration, follow-up and awareness sessions) rehabilitation of collective shelters and the implementation of quick impact projects. 
For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.ngo
 
Duties 
• Conduct mobile field information sessions 4 days per week to refugee settlement and host population areas,  
• Identify and refer most vulnerable identified cases as well as individuals faced with protection concerns (incl. GBV, Child protection, etc.) to relevant services;  
• Ensure Protection components are on track, including the development of protection monitoring and community-based committee’s tools (ie. community and household levels questionnaires). 
• Support analysis of collected data and trend with the Protection officer and team;  
• Identify community focal points and settlement representatives to organize and conduct protection activities and follow up;  
• Meet weekly with service providers to update service mapping in coordination with the PSS officer;  
• Support the development of localized committees with relevant local stakeholders (incl. municipalities, service providers, etc.) through organization of regular meetings  
• Work with closely with PSS and Capacity building officers to ensure GBV/Child protection prevention and response is adequately addressed across sectors and humanitarian interventions; 
 
About you 
To be successful in this role you must have Bachelor in Social work, political science, law or related field; Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of client at all times; Minimum two years experience in an NGO, preferably in social or legal work and Fluency in Arabic required

 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:  

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.  
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.  
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.  
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

 

Ideally you will also have Master degree in Social work, Law, Human rights or other related field and Experience working for International NGO is preferred. 

 
We offer 
An interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until end of December 2017, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from August 2017 and be willing and able to work in Saida. 
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. This position will be placed at level B+1, equivalent to 1450 USD per month.  
 
Commitments 
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). 
 
Application process 
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies.  
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered. 
 
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk 
Applications close 31st of July 2017. The interviews are expected to take place on a rolling basis.   
 
Need further information? 
For more details on this position please contact Dolene Khairallah at dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk  
Please note that applications sent directly to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered. 
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.ngo 

 

 
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