Background

Amel Association International (Amel) is a Lebanese and non-sectarian Non-Governmental Organisation created in 1979. Amel is active in different sectors including health, education, protection, livelihood and environment, and it operates through 40 centres, 16 mobile medical units, 2 mobile education units, and 2 protection units throughout the country.

Job description

Within the framework of Amel’s project, the social worker will implement community based and social empowerment activities, case management and support the implementation of Amel services with a specific focus on People with Specific Needs (PWSN) among migrant workers.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Implement outreach activities to identify potential beneficiaries as per project’s target requirements
Conduct PSS and awareness sessions
Conduct mapping exercises on available services under the different needed sectors
Conduct tasks and activities related to Case Management, when necessary
Support in the preparation, organisation and implementation of community-based and social cohesion events as well as other project-related initiatives
Participate in and contribute to staff training and capacity-building initiatives
Ensure that activities related to Accountability to Affected Populations (Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms, PSEA, Focus Group Discussions, etc.) are implemented
Implement and follow-up on empowerment activities
Collect, organise and archive project-relevant data (including Means of Verification for MEAL activities and supporting documents for Finance)
Write activity reports and provide weekly and monthly progress reports of activities against project targets, including highlighting success stories and best practices
Provide timely information and data to the project management team for reporting deadlines
Ensure comprehensive reporting and constant coordination with the Field Coordinator to guarantee a coordinated and unified approach across all project activities
Attend and participate in internal and external coordination meetings as required
Maintain a positive collaboration and relationship with all team members
Respect ethical and humanitarian standards while dealing with people in vulnerable situations
Perform any other tasks as deemed necessary to support team operations

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in social work
Experience in conducting PSS and awareness raising sessions
Experience in Case Management and community outreach
Knowledge of humanitarian standards and understanding of Amel’s values and ethical guidelines
Previous experience with migrant workers and knowledge of the Kafala system in Lebanon is an asset
Fluency in Arabic and English; French is an asset.

Location: based in Beirut and Mount Lebanon (mainly based in Achrafiyeh, with visits to Bourj Hammoud and Chiyah and visit to other locations nationwide as needed)

Working schedule: Five days per week. This position includes work on Sundays as required by the project

If you are interested to apply for the " Social Worker " Position, kindly fill out the job application form: Re-advertised Social Worker Position - Migrants

Please note that only shortlisted candidates who applied through the job application form and within the mentioned deadline will be contacted.

Amel Association International is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Amel has a Zero Tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment: Candidates will not be considered for employment with Amel if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.