Accountability Assistant - Beirut

The Opportunity

The Accountability assistant will support the implementation of accountability mechanisms and ensure that all feedback from stakeholders is handled effectively. This role involves assisting with the management of accountability systems, data collection, and reporting. This role aims to ensure that the voices of children and communities are heard, respected, and acted upon in a timely and effective manner.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work, International Relations, or related fields).
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
• Experience with feedback handling systems is an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in Arabic and good written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of accountability mechanisms.
• Demonstrated strong experience with database entry and management, with attention to details.
• Personal and organizational skills, including time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer literacy, with good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Ablity to work effectively with people from various groups and background.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing environments.
• Commitment to child rights and safeguarding principles.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at Accountability Assistant - Beirut

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those who need better healthcare, education, and Child Protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday,

- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

- Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.