Outreach Ambassador (North Lebanon, Mount Lebanon )

Work Location:

3 Outreach Ambassador per the following areas: Mukhtara,, Aley, Bakhoun, Meryata, Zgharta, Tebbeneh, Nejmeh Square, Beerre, Mechha  

Supervisor:

Social Worker with the supervision of the Gender and Protection community field specialist

Job Summary:

CARE is a leading relief and development non-governmental organization fighting global poverty. Established in 1946, it is now a confederation composed of 14 members and 4 affiliates. In 2016, CARE worked in 84 countries around the world, supporting development and humanitarian aid projects to reach more than 83 million people. While CARE is a large international organization with more than 11,000 employees worldwide, we have a strong local presence: 95% of our staff are nationals of the countries where our programs are run.

CARE International in Lebanon (CIL) is implementing a regional response to the Syrian Crisis to meet the immediate and most urgent needs of the women, men, boys and girls who have fled Syria. Launched in September 1st 2018, the 2 years´ multi-country project “Strengthening access to protection, participation and services for women refugees, Internally displaced people IDPs and host communities” is funded by the European Union Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis, the EU “MADAD” Fund. The overall objective is to improve the livelihood, agency and legal and social protection for Syrian women refugees, IDPs as well as for women in the host communities in Lebanon. To address the multi-layered repercussions of the protracted refugee crises on women and girls, a consortia with credible and experienced national and international organizations was formed. In Lebanon the consortia is formed of EuroMed Feminist Initiative (EFI) , Care International Lebanon (CIL), Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) and Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering (RDFL).  

The outreach Ambassador will be working through the SDC in (Mount Lebanon, North, Akkar) and will support the social workers and the gender and protection focal point in implementing the activities of a new project as part of an anticipated Madad funded consortium that addresses issues of women’s rights, strengthening capacity and provision of legal services.  CARE as part of this consortium will be developing community-based protection practices, programs, and activities with the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA) to support and strengthen its social development centers (SDCs). The ambassador will be working directly through the SDC’s and support the center in a specific area in initiatives to address gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health information, and youth safe spaces and implement community outreach activities.   

Working Conditions:

This position will be based in Mount Lebanon

Remuneration:

$25/day up to 16 days a month

Employment Start Date:

Expected Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract:

4 months

Contract Type:

Volunteering

Education & Certification:

No requirement but degree is a plus 

Minimum Education Level:

No requirement but degree is a plus 

Proven Experience:

knowledge of GBV issues

IT / Software / Technical Skills:

Familiarity with MS Office software

Language Skills:

Language                Speaking                                Reading                  Writing

Arabic                    Fluent/Mother tongue Professional           Professional

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skill and communication skills;
• Strong observation, analytical and listening skills
• The ability to negotiate/mediate/interpret on behalf of beneficiaries
• a compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental personality.
• Punctuality and respect for applicable rules and procedures;
• Ethical and transparent decision-making;
• Outgoing with effective communication skills
• Timely and dependable 
• Positive, team-oriented attitude

Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks

General duties and responsibilities:

• Support the social workers with the Implementation of PSS, SRHR and awareness activities as planned by CARE international in Lebanon for community members and beneficiaries.
• Refer beneficiaries or identified cases to social workers with adhering to the confidentiality and safe identification guidelines.
• To provide support in the delivery of all aspects of community outreach activities including door to door visits, FGD, surveys, awareness raising, information dissemination sessions.
• To provide information on available services and support beneficiaries to access services.
• Organize and deliver awareness raising sessions on topics identified by the community in coordination with the Social workers and the Protection Specialists.
• Regularly attend events and maintain coordination with local organizations, CBOs and stakeholders to foster positive relations with communities.
• Attend relevant trainings conducted by CARE or/and its partners and other organizations that would assist/support in the delivery of assigned activities.
• Maintain positive communication and attitude with beneficiaries and communities adhering to CARE’s code of conducts and guidelines.
• Report outcome of assigned activities or/and other relevant information to the Social workers and share recommendations
• Liaise with community members, stakeholders, committees and organizations with the support of the social workers to identify and invite participants to attend the SDC activities, in addition to supporting social workers in formatting and categorizing groups for the activities based on age, gender and other categories.
• Safely collect and store relevant data from the activities (attendance sheets...etc)

Support with documenting events and activities implemented within the project.

Meetings and Coordination:

• Participate in meetings in the center or in CARE’s Office (as needed).
• Organize and coordinate tasks and priorities with other outreach volunteers under the supervision of the Social Worker.
• He/she can be asked required to perform other related duties as identified by his supervisor.
• The OV will be based in the community, and will be linked to community centers, and identified centers and other relevant locations as needed in the area in which they reside and with which they are familiar.
• The OV is accountable to CARE and adheres to CARE’s Code of Conduct, PSEA and children safeguarding

PSEA Community Focal Point

• The OV is obliged to maintain absolute confidentiality concerning women and youth needs and risks including information related to SEA incidents.
• The OV will act as PSEA FP in his/her location. This role entitles information sharing on PSEA procedures and reporting mechanisms, raising awareness on SEA as well as services and channels available

The OV will organize and conduct awareness raising sessions and will be available to provide one to one information

Other duties as required by line manager