The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.
DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.
About the job
Recruiting a motivated and qualified junior distribution assistant to support DRC distribution, basic assistance and emergency response program, in Akkar. This position will be a part-time role, the selected candidate is expected to work between two and eight days per month(depending on the programmatic need), working days would be specified on monthly basis.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
• Deliver of training sessions during the distribution on the usage / type and modality of assistance.
• Assist in the management of distribution site before, during and after every distribution cycle.
• Actively participate in the organization and implementation of the regular E-card distribution cycles in Akkar area.
• Support the senior distribution officer in the preparation of distribution consolidated reports.
• Referral vulnerable cases identified during the distribution process to the protection and other departments.
• Conduct household assessment visits for beneficiaries included and excluded from the program assistance and regular monitoring visits for shops and service provider and access points like ATM and Liban Post.
• Conduct various call phone surveys to collect quantitative data on activities implemented in the basic assistance program.
• Participate in the emergency response program of DRC and ensure availability to participate in ad-hoc emergency response activity upon the need
• Participate in the data collection mainly Rapid needs assessment and the delivery of assistance in the geographical areas covered by DRC in North Lebanon.
• Ensure timely reporting for any emergency situation to DRC emergency response focal point and senior distribution officer.
About you
• To be successful in this role we expect you to have bachelor Degree in social science, business administration or any other relevant field. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
• University degree
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills mainly with refugees
• Previous work experience in emergency context
• Computer Skills: Intermediate level in MS Word and Excel
• Good in English, Fluent in Arabic
Desirable
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility in terms of working hours and working locations
• Self-motivation
• 2 years of experience in Distribution
• Previous experience with DRC/NGOs
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 DRC’s vision and values.
We offer
Contract length: Till the end of December 2018
Level: A+
Duty Station: Akkar
Start date: February 2018
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.
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) in English.
Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 1st of February 2018
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
