Community Assistant

Red Oak is a humanitarian, developmental and cultural non-profit organization established in Lebanon in 2017. Red Oak is committed to a sustainable, inclusive, and innovative approach to protecting and educating vulnerable populations in Lebanon. This includes children at risk, survivors of violence, exploitation, and abuse and their caregivers, women and girls, and persons with disabilities. Our approach stands out for its holistic and inclusive methodology, using art as a powerful catalyst for change.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides support in child protection activities planned by the organization

Implement outreach initiatives within target communities

Help in the active involvement of target communities with a participatory approach

Make sure beneficiaries are on time

Maintain organized and protected database and beneficiary data

Co-facilitate and attend group sessions when needed 

Execute any requested task from trainer and supervisor during the sessions

Follow up on the outline of the session in coordination with the trainer

Perform any duties assigned by the coordinator

Work in office and on the field upon requirement 

Timely identify, inform, and discuss any issues with his/her supervisor

Attend meetings and trainings 

EXPERIENCE:

University degree in psychology, social work, education, social sciences and/or other relevant degrees.

Experience in working with children in emergency context, preferably with an NGO.

At least one-year experience in similar jobs. 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail with strong follow up

Team-oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently

Have excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with others

Can multitask, work well under pressure, and work efficiently to meet strict deadlines

Red Oak believes in diversity and invites candidates to apply regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or ethnic and national origins, etc.