Livelihoods Assistant (Cash for Work)

Requires a Cover Letter?: 
no
Application Submissions Guideline: 

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

 

Closing date for applications: 2nd of March 2021

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

Contact Person Name: 
Karim Mikati
Contact Person Position: 
HR specialist
Contact Person Email: 
Description: 

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

The Livelihoods assistant will be in charge of all the Cash-for-Work activities support and implementation in the governorate of the North. The Livelihoods Assistant will be under the direct supervision of the Livelihoods Officer. S/he will work to ensure the Cash-for-Work intervention is ongoing with highest technical quality, activities are completed on time and that information is shared with the Officer.

 

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

 

  • Actively implement the cash for work activities in the field through a daily support, oversight and field presence. Ensure that the implementation of the activities, the work of beneficiaries and their working conditions are in line with the technical guidelines and DRC commitments.
  • Act as the main focal point present daily in the field for beneficiaries, communities and DRC; maintain good relationships with participants, and make sure any feedbacks are shared with the Officer.
  • Organize and participate in focus group discussions with the community to validate the CfW projects suggested by the municipalities and make sure that the vision and interest of the communities are respected in the final selection of the CfW projects.
  • Organize the cash-for-work projects schedule, the workload for each worker, and ensure the appropriate tools and materials are delivered on time in the field and are appropriate.
  • Organize beneficiaries schedule, collect daily attendance sheets and follow-up with beneficiaries on site
  • Ensure the finalization of each cash-for-work project within the timeline, the BOQs, the materials, while ensuring constantly the well-being and working conditions of the beneficiaries, with a special care and work flexibility for the most vulnerable, while informing the Officer constantly.
  • Ensure strong engagement and communication with participants targeted in DRC Livelihoods program and make sure their work place is safe and dignified, and make sure that enquiries are answered in a timely manner, in coordination with the MEAL hotline.
  • Work closely with operational staff, specifically procurement team, to ensure proper organization and timely delivery in the field of order requests, payment requests and assets.
  • Manage and track the stock of tools, materials and refreshments received in the field and their proper usage as well as their storage in a safe place.
  • Fill and track the participation of beneficiaries in order to generate the payment list on a monthly basis for each cash-for-work project and share them with the Officer and/or the finance department.

 

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a minimum of a Bachelor University degree. Moreover, we also expect the following:

 

Required

 

  • 1-year minimum experience with NGOs in Livelihoods, Cash, Shelter or related sectors, or in the engineering construction sector, which would include experience with the following activities:
  • Implementation of Cash-for-Work projects, rehabilitation and shelter related projects
  • Implementation of Cash for Work Projects integrated in Community Support Projects
  • Cash delivery mechanism and modalities
  • Community mobilization
  •  Driving license of at least 2 years old

 

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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

 

 

We offer

Contract length: Till 31 December 2021

Band/Level: I1 – salary equivalent to 1350 USD (depending on years of experience)

Duty Station: NOL

Start date: Mid. of March 2021

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected].

 

Expired

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Last modified: 
16 Feb, 2021
Intervention Sector(s):
Refugees
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, 2 March 2021
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
Till 31 December 2021
Salary
salary equivalent to 1350 USD (depending on years of experience)
Salary Range:
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Bachelor Degree in any related field
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Very Good
French Language:
None
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Aakkar
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