Community Mobilizers (2 Positions)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been actively involved in humanitarian efforts in Lebanon since 2004, focusing on the needs of Palestinian, Iraqi, and Syrian refugees. The organization received its registration from the Ministry of Interior in 2011 and has since concentrated its efforts primarily on addressing the Syrian refugee crisis and its impact on the Lebanese host community. DRC Lebanon aims to respond to critical humanitarian needs while improving the living conditions of those affected by displacement and contributing to durable solutions. With an annual portfolio of $12 million and a workforce of over 200 staff members, DRC operates in various sectors, including protection and economic recovery, particularly in regions such as Bekka, North Lebanon, and Beirut. The organization also plays a vital role in evidence generation and coordination through its referral information management teams.
Job Overview:
The community mobilizers will be responsible for conducting activities related to the protection component of DRC's projects. Their primary role will involve building trust within the community and fostering positive relationships with community members. As the main protection focal points in their designated areas, community mobilizers will be tasked with sharing protection concerns, safely identifying and disclosing individuals facing protection risks, such as child protection (CP), gender-based violence (GBV), and general protection (GP) issues. They will also be responsible for conducting community-based psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">psychosocial support (CB-PSS) activities, filling out individual surveys, and supporting awareness and sensitization initiatives within their communities. This position requires a proactive approach to community engagement and a commitment to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The community mobilizers will have a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: attending capacity-building training sessions as requested by DRC; sharing protection trends and referring identified cases to the appropriate DRC staff; regularly filling out surveys and assessments; supporting the facilitation of focus group discussions; delivering community-based psychosocial support activities to affected children and their caregivers; establishing and maintaining positive relationships with targeted community members and stakeholders; ensuring regular reporting of protection activities; conducting awareness sessions and disseminating key messages among community members; and providing updated service mapping and referral pathways at the community level.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must adhere to the DRC Code of Conduct and demonstrate a commitment to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse. A good knowledge of the area and overall context is essential. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while a bachelor's degree in a related field such as social sciences, statistics, or data science is preferred. Previous experience with a humanitarian organization is also preferred, with a minimum of at least one year of relevant experience. Strong communication skills, a good understanding of protection and child protection principles, and the ability to work under pressure are crucial. Candidates should possess good facilitation and sensitization skills and have an understanding of psychological first aid to provide support as needed.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum requirement. A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as social sciences, statistics, or data science, is preferred and will enhance the candidate's suitability for the role.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of one year of relevant experience, preferably within a humanitarian organization. This experience should demonstrate the candidate's ability to engage effectively with communities and address protection-related issues.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for communication and documentation purposes. Knowledge of Arabic would be advantageous, given the context of the work in Lebanon and the communities served.
Additional Notes:
The contract length for this position is three months, and it is classified as a volunteer role. Community mobilizers are not considered DRC staff and will work on a voluntary basis. They will receive a lump sum of up to $200 to cover communication and transportation expenses while supporting the DRC team in the field. Interested applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English, as applications sent via email will not be considered. The closing date for applications is 11 August 202
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been actively involved in humanitarian efforts in Lebanon since 2004, focusing on the needs of Palestinian, Iraqi, and Syrian refugees. The organization received its registration from the Ministry of Interior in 2011 and has since concentrated its efforts primarily on addressing the Syrian refugee crisis and its impact on the Lebanese host community. DRC Lebanon aims to respond to critical humanitarian needs while improving the living conditions of those affected by displacement and contributing to durable solutions. With an annual portfolio of $12 million and a workforce of over 200 staff members, DRC operates in various sectors, including protection and economic recovery, particularly in regions such as Bekka, North Lebanon, and Beirut. The organization also plays a vital role in evidence generation and coordination through its referral information management teams.
Job Overview:
The community mobilizers will be responsible for conducting activities related to the protection component of DRC's projects. Their primary role will involve building trust within the community and fostering positive relationships with community members. As the main protection focal points in their designated areas, community mobilizers will be tasked with sharing protection concerns, safely identifying and disclosing individuals facing protection risks, such as child protection (CP), gender-based violence (GBV), and general protection (GP) issues. They will also be responsible for conducting community-based psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">psychosocial support (CB-PSS) activities, filling out individual surveys, and supporting awareness and sensitization initiatives within their communities. This position requires a proactive approach to community engagement and a commitment to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The community mobilizers will have a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: attending capacity-building training sessions as requested by DRC; sharing protection trends and referring identified cases to the appropriate DRC staff; regularly filling out surveys and assessments; supporting the facilitation of focus group discussions; delivering community-based psychosocial support activities to affected children and their caregivers; establishing and maintaining positive relationships with targeted community members and stakeholders; ensuring regular reporting of protection activities; conducting awareness sessions and disseminating key messages among community members; and providing updated service mapping and referral pathways at the community level.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must adhere to the DRC Code of Conduct and demonstrate a commitment to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse. A good knowledge of the area and overall context is essential. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while a bachelor's degree in a related field such as social sciences, statistics, or data science is preferred. Previous experience with a humanitarian organization is also preferred, with a minimum of at least one year of relevant experience. Strong communication skills, a good understanding of protection and child protection principles, and the ability to work under pressure are crucial. Candidates should possess good facilitation and sensitization skills and have an understanding of psychological first aid to provide support as needed.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum requirement. A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as social sciences, statistics, or data science, is preferred and will enhance the candidate's suitability for the role.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of one year of relevant experience, preferably within a humanitarian organization. This experience should demonstrate the candidate's ability to engage effectively with communities and address protection-related issues.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for communication and documentation purposes. Knowledge of Arabic would be advantageous, given the context of the work in Lebanon and the communities served.
Additional Notes:
The contract length for this position is three months, and it is classified as a volunteer role. Community mobilizers are not considered DRC staff and will work on a voluntary basis. They will receive a lump sum of up to $200 to cover communication and transportation expenses while supporting the DRC team in the field. Interested applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English, as applications sent via email will not be considered. The closing date for applications is 11 August 202
- For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, applicants are encouraged to visit the organization's website.
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