Lebanon

To apply, please head to our website (www.sboverseas.org/volunteer/lebanon).

Alongside the application form on our website, you can also find our programme FAQ, which contains more detailed information about the programme. You can also check out our programme’s Facebook group, where you can find photos and updates, as well as the most up to date information on the application process.

If you have any questions that aren’t answered in these sources, please send them to volunteers@sboverseas.org.

SB Overseas is looking for enthusiastic and capable volunteers to teach English and help run two of our schools and women’s training centres in Lebanon, both of which were established to serve refugees: one in Saida (in the south-west), and another in Beirut (in the west).

The refugee children in our schools need this remedial education in order to have a chance of passing entry tests for the Lebanese public education system. Without access to public education, they risk missing out on an education permanently, and becoming a “lost generation”.

The women who go to our centres, meanwhile, find themselves in particularly vulnerable situations inside the refugee camps, and need the training and support provided by our teams to empower them with the promise of a brighter future.

 

Role/Duties:

The core activity in this role is providing English lessons to our women and children. Other duties will include running weekend activities for the children, day care, and potentially some other tasks, such as administrative work.

Skills/Experience:

No specific skills or experience are considered essential, although some experience teaching or working with children in some other capacity is desirable.

The single most important quality we look for in candidates is that they are motivated to help others. As with all teaching roles, the ideal candidate will be adaptable and have a positive and resilient attitude, capable of bringing energy, patience, persistence and creativity to the role.

-  At least 5 years’ experience at key management position within international organisations

-  Experience in humanitarian support for vulnerable persons, especially in Protection interventions, highly desirable. 

-  Proven experience in project writing and reporting

 

-  English mandatory (oral and written)

 

-  Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

-  Keen on developing the links and continuum between relief activities and development projects

-  Motivated by constant programme adaptation to an evaluating context and set up of partnerships with local and international partners

-  Good organisational skills, co-ordination and the transfer of knowledge

-  Excellent communication skills and a commitment to team work

-  Ability to work under high pressure

-  Ability to work in a tensed context with strict security measures

-  A great sense of humour.

NGO PRESENTATION

 

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

 

Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

 

For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/

 

Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions:

 

- The Direction of Humanitarian Action

- The Direction of Development Action

 

 

REGIONAL RESPONSE OVERVIEW:

 

Handicap International’s Humanitarian Action Division Syria crisis related emergency intervention is implemented in the region since May 2012. 

Handicap International’s initial intervention aimed at supporting persons with injuries and other vulnerable groups (including persons with disabilities, elders, among others). Handicap International continues to be one of the few organizations explicitly addressing the specific needs of these groups through community outreach, and by collaborating with community representatives, local stakeholders, authorities, and other implementing organizations in the field. 

 

SYRIA CRISIS EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN LEBANON: 

 

Within the frame of its emergency response to the Syrian crisis, Handicap International is present in Lebanon in North and in the Bekaa. HI intervention is currently designed upon two pillars which are 

i) to enhance the capacities of local actors involved in physical rehabilitation and related psychosocial support services provision with a middle term vision and 

ii) to maintain a capacity to respond to acute needs through HI direct services and / or referral to other assistance stakeholders: Identification of persons with functional limitations; Provision of rehabilitation care; Distribution of Assistive and Mobility Devices: Provision of P&O appliances; Provision of psychosocial support.

iii) to provide extended technical support to humanitarian partners across sectors seeking to improve Accessibility and Inclusion in their responses. 

 

Considering the evolution of the humanitarian situation (closure of borders, chronicity of the crisis, decrease of funding) and as part of a middle term strategy aiming at supporting and reinforcing resilience of local stakeholders, HI objective is to progressively enhance the provision of physical and functional rehabilitation and/or psychosocial services by local structures (local NGOs, private/public structures) by growing collaboration and capacity building aiming at promoting the continuity and sustainability of services for most vulnerable communities in Lebanon.  

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Line management: Head of Mission (HoM)

Base: Beirut

 

Direct line management on the emergency team:

-  1 Programme coordinator

-  2 Field Coordinators 

 

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES OF THE EXPATRIATE

 

Under the direct responsibility and support of the Humanitarian Action Division HoM, you will be responsible for:

 

-  Ensuring the implementation of the Emergency strategy component 

-  Ensuring the global coordination of the Emergency component implemented in the intervention area (may it regards strategic, operational, human, material or financial aspects);

-  Ensuring application and respect of logistics, accountability and financial procedures, in cooperation with the Administrative and Logistics Coordinators and following direct supervision of Field Coordinators;

-  Ensuring the operational management of the team placed under your responsibility

-  Ensuring smooth and regular reporting activities by all member of the mission.

-  Representing Handicap International towards institutional donors  and partners;

-  Ensuring strategic programs development in accordance with humanitarian needs identified as well as financial opportunities to be raised in the frame of Handicap International’s mandate and expertise;

-  Ensuring the security of the staff members, operations and means related to the emergency component in coordination with the field security officer;

-  Ensuring smooth and regular reporting activities by all members of the mission.

 

 

SALARY

-  Statut : Salaried; salary according to experience (from 2 800 euros + perdiem)

 

-  Start: 2016, Mid-September

-  Duration: 12 months (renewable)

 

- Living conditions: guesthouse shared with other expatriates or indidual housing 

 

-  Possibilities of couple/family posting

 

 

To apply, please follow this link: https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1682&idpartenaire=142

-Bachelor’s degree in architecture, architectural design, universal design, civil/water engineering, or other Water, Sanitation and Hygiene-related technical training with NGO experience in disability and vulnerability programming  

OR

 

-  Disability/vulnerability-related Master’s degree with solid, practical work experience in disability inclusion/physical accessibility within the WASH sector of humanitarian action

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-  3 years’ experience in WASH activities, designing and implementing changes to reduce or eliminate barriers to inclusion preferred

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-  Experience in capacity building and project implementation in humanitarian contexts required

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-  Experience working in architectural design for PWD, vulnerable refugees, and other vulnerable persons preferred

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-  Experience in protection sector preferred

 

-  Good organisational skills, co-ordination and the transfer of knowledge

 

-  Excellent communication skills and a commitment to team work

-  Ability to work under high pressure

-  Ability to work in a tense context with strict security measures

-  Proven experience in project writing and reporting

-  A great sense of humour.

NGO PRESENTATION

 

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

 

Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

 

For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/

 

Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions:

 

- The Direction of Humanitarian Action

- The Direction of Development Action

 

 

REGIONAL RESPONSE OVERVIEW:

 

Handicap International’s Humanitarian Action Division Syria crisis related emergency intervention is implemented in the region since May 2012. 

Handicap International’s initial intervention aimed at supporting persons with injuries and other vulnerable groups (including persons with disabilities, elders, among others). Handicap International continues to be one of the few organizations explicitly addressing the specific needs of these groups through community outreach, and by collaborating with community representatives, local stakeholders, authorities, and other implementing organizations in the field. 

 

SYRIA CRISIS EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN LEBANON: 

 

Within the frame of its emergency response to the Syrian crisis, Handicap International is present in Lebanon in North and in the Bekaa. HI intervention is currently designed upon two pillars which are 

i) to enhance the capacities of local actors involved in physical rehabilitation and related psychosocial support services provision with a middle term vision and 

ii) to maintain a capacity to respond to acute needs through HI direct services and / or referral to other assistance stakeholders: Identification of persons with functional limitations; Provision of rehabilitation care; Distribution of Assistive and Mobility Devices: Provision of P&O appliances; Provision of psychosocial support.

iii) to provide extended technical support to humanitarian partners across sectors seeking to improve Accessibility and Inclusion in their responses. 

 

Considering the evolution of the humanitarian situation (closure of borders, chronicity of the crisis, decrease of funding) and as part of a middle term strategy aiming at supporting and reinforcing resilience of local stakeholders, HI objective is to progressively enhance the provision of physical and functional rehabilitation and/or psychosocial services by local structures (local NGOs, private/public structures) by growing collaboration and capacity building aiming at promoting the continuity and sustainability of services for most vulnerable communities in Lebanon.  

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Under the direct responsibility and support of the Head of Technical Unit, you will be responsible for the fulfilment of the following objectives:

 

-  To raise awareness of UNICEF WASH staff and implementing partners on the role of the environment in creating and exacerbating disabilities among people with injuries, people with existing disabilities and people with other vulnerabilities 

 

-  To improve the situation of people with injuries, people with disabilities and other vulnerable persons regarding their access to UNICEF-supported WASH services and facilities which the general population of Syrian refugees already have access to

 

-  To build the capacity and the practical skills of UNICEF WASH staff and their implementing partners to include people with disabilities and other vulnerabilities in their existing and future programs/activities through a process of identifying and assessing specific barriers to inclusion, planning actions to reduce or eliminate specific barriers, implementing the changes, and documenting the process.

 

Although the expatriate will not have direct management responsibilities, he/she will continuously supervise the Inclusion Assistants in Bekaa and Tripoli bases linked to the UNICEF WASH Inclusion project. 

To apply, please follow this link: https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1683&idpartenaire=142

Mandatory:

 

- At least 4 years of experience in humanitarian work

- At least 2 years of experience of managing projects and teams

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- English mandatory (oral and written) 

- Strong project management skills, especially organisational and team management skills (including training and capacity building)

- Experience in work with implementing partners and/or in remote-control settings

- Strong reporting skills

- High level of motivation and proactivity

 

Desirable:

 

- Professional experience in the field of vulnerability / disability / injuries

- Experience in the Middle-East is a strong asset

- Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to any change/constraint

- Ability to work under high pressure, without constant supervision and to respect security constraints

- Arabic would be a very strong asset

- French would be an asset

NGO PRESENTATION

 

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

 

For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/

 

Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions:

 

- The Direction of Humanitarian Action

- The Direction of Development Action

 

MISSION CONTEXT

 

The Syrian crisis is the greatest humanitarian crisis of the last 20 years. According to the latest UN figures, about 13.5 million people are currently affected by the crisis in Syria, including about 6.5 million IDPs, while over 4 million Syrians have sought refuge in neighbouring countries or in Europe. The current humanitarian response only provides a patchy and partial coverage of the growing humanitarian needs. Five years after the beginning of the crisis, the number of injured persons in Syria keeps rising, with a severe lack of rehabilitative care and psychosocial support. In hard-to-reach areas and/or areas of new displacement, local populations and IDPs are in need of emergency assistance in terms of food, household essential items, and other basic needs. The inclusion of the most vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, in the humanitarian response remains a major concern. 

HI Syria crisis response is coordinated in Amman and implemented from 3 operational hubs in Jordan (Amman), Turkey (Antakya) and Lebanon (Beirut), and is articulated around four main pillars:

1. Provision of accessible comprehensive rehabilitation services  

2. Emergency response to address immediate needs through reinforcement of access to basic items

3. Implementation of Comprehensive Approach to Mine Action, aiming at mitigating risks to all civilians as a result of trained personnel, identifying risks through non-technical surveys, risk awareness, marking, and clearance

4. Inclusion component aiming at inclusion of vulnerable groups by other actors.

 

The actual intervention from Beirut (Lebanon) hub is based on remote partnership modalities of intervention. The main challenges are: 

 

-analyzing and understanding the shifting humanitarian context 

-bringing constant support and guidance to the partner teams

-maintaining the technical quality of the intervention 

 

Under the responsibility of the Area Coordinator and with the support of the Technical and MEAL Units and the Coordination team for Syria, he/she will be in charge of  ensuring the implementation and development of projects in Central Syria, in line with HI global mandate and policies, as well as HI country operational framework.

 

He/she will be in direct Line Management of:

- Rehabilitation Officer

- Health & Safety Manager

- Inclusion Officer

- Database Officer

- PSS Officer

- P&O Officer (under recruitment)

 

He/she will have transversal links with:

- Technical Unit

- MEAL Unit

- Support Services

- Operational Platform for Rapid Response Project Manager (in charge of emergency distributions / basic needs activities)

 

MAIN TASKS OF THE EXPATRIATE

 

1/Project intervention strategy set-up and project management

2/Manage partnerships with support from Deputy Area Coordinator

3/Team management

4/Representation and coordination

5/Reporting

 

 

-Status: salaried contract 

-Remuneration: according to experience & HI salary scale

(from of minimum of 2050 euros gross)

-Start:  as soon as possible (ideally beginning of May 2016)

-Duration: 7 months (renewable)

-Living conditions: guesthouse shared with other expatriates (no charges)

-Security conditions: low to medium level of insecurity

-Social insurance: 100% covered