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
DRC is looking for an experienced service provider to deliver individual coaching and training on Administration to the identified MSMEs in Tripoli, Lebanon (for a period of 80 hours); in addition to developing an 80 hours’ curriculum for the same subject (for a period of 50 hours).
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
• Conducting a technical needs assessment for each of the 5 MSMEs; Preparing a tailored capacity building plan for each of the MSMEs that identifies their needs and describes the skills to be developed, the topics of the trainings, the timeframe, the schedule, training methods, and learning outcomes;
• Planning the coaching sessions based on a list of topics to be covered under the Administration coaching program: Customer Services, operation management, logistics, Cashier, Accounting, human resources, Secretary, Sales and Marketing, payroll, etc. Noting that this list can be modified as per the assessed MSMEs’ needs.
• Providing one on one coaching sessions for each of the grant receivers (MSMEs); 80 hours in total will be assigned for conducting from 7 to 10 days of one-to-one coaching sessions of 2 to 4 hours for the identified beneficiary;
• Reporting on a regular basis to the livelihoods manager on progress towards learning objectives and sharing attendance sheets.
• Developing an 80 hours’ curriculum for the Administration VT including 7 main modules: Customer Services, operation management, logistics, Accounting and Cashier, human resources, Secretary, Sales and Marketing; This curriculum is to be delivered before the 20th of June 2018
About you
• To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, similar or higher degree;
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
• Previous experience in administration/management in the private sector;
• Previous experience in conducting individual coaching;
• Demonstrable experience in developing similar curriculum and training materials for project related to youth, gender and/or vocational / technical skills training programs;
• Fluency in Arabic and English Languages
Desirable
• Previous experience with NGO trainings is a plus
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: 1 Month (a total of 130 working hours)
Basic Salary: As per SOP 100 USD per 8 hours
Duty Station: Tripoli
Start date: June 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: 25 May 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.
