Safe Shelter Coordinator - Beqaa

LOCATION: Beqaa.

ABOUT ABAAD

ABAAD – Resource Centre for Gender Equality is a UN ECOSOC-accredited organization that aims to achieve gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Safe Shelter Coordinator is responsible to support the implementation and management of the Mid-Way House including strategic operational planning and execution. Overseeing implementation of the Weekly Plan and progress of the PSS Activities, purchase and manage the weekly procurement plan of the MWH and all financial requirement. Ensure a healthy environment and manage the staff motivation. Moreover, it’s required from the MWH Coordinator to maintain a strong coordination and building networking with the external services providers, UN agencies and others structure.

 REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Area Coordinator

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure high quality implementation and adherence to internal policies and procedures in compliance with ABAAD mission and strategic objectives;
• Ensure PSEA, Safeguarding policies, Code of Conduct are respected and adhered to
• Manage and supervise the mid-way house team:  GBV CW, PSS Social Worker, Child Care Attendant, night shift supervisors and other specialists working at the safe shelter for effective
• Ensure proper follow-up of the case management process
• Plan and organize staff capacity development’s activities, manage staff motivation, burn-out and efficiency;
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for mid-way house beneficiaries;
• Handle and follow up on purchasing orders of all mid-way house’ utilities, supplies and daily operational and logistical needs;
• Ensure effective and close collaboration, coordination and networking with all        concerned key stakeholders;
• Liaise with Security and Safety officer on a regular basis Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner to the area coordinator.
• Manage House’s financial expenditures and accounts;

• Ensure regular quality check-in and application of House’s policies and procedures;
• lead in  weekly internal meetings to ensure adherence to standards of appropriate case management, as well as community based approach and psychosocial activities

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• University Degree (Masters or BA) in business, sociology, psychology or any related field;
• Minimum three-year’ experience in a managerial position;
• Knowledge of GBV prevention and response
• Experience in GBV programming, and demonstrated gender sensitivity;
• Experience of working in/with non-government organizations;
• Experience working directly with refugees and other groups
• Experience working directly with women and girls
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to human rights, gender equality, non-discrimination
• Flexible pro-active attitude
• Good organizational and prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure;
• Leadership, problem solving, and negotiation skills;
• Strong inter-personal and team working skills including the ability to manage, liaise and communicate with team members;
• Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and pay attention to details;
• Ability to plan workloads and demonstrate accountability for outputs;
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English are essential- French is a plus;