Under the supervision of the Chief of Operations the Operations and CLO assistant will undertake the following tasks:
- Monitor and log all messages sent or received via the VHF radios and mobile phone and keep the log up-to-date in the English Language and in legible hand writing.
- Translate documents as requested in particular the data forms that are returned to the office from the field, plus occasional interpretation in meetings.
- Prepare maps as required by the Chief of operations (Training will be given).
- Compile reports and statistics relating to the mine clearance activities.
- Carry out additional administrative duties such as reports related to operation as instructed by COPs.1.
Community Liaison (This is a secondary tasking)
In support of and with the guidance of the Community Liaison Officer you will act as Liaison between Handicap International and the communities where it is deployed.
Prior to clearance activities, you will introduce community leaders to the work of Handicap International, and ensure they are fully informed about HI’s activities in the area.
Provide awareness to the community as a whole about the demining activities, the impact that this work may have on their community (including any disturbances during clearance activities), and how to behave safely around clearance activities. Be available to respond to any queries that may arise.
You will collect social economic data about the contaminated areas, including: type of land, its use, no. of potential beneficiaries, risky behavior and previous incidents.
You will be involved with Public relations to promote support and resources to demining activities in Lebanon
You should be able to provide Interpretation as required for international staff (English).
Requirements
- Master Degree in Data Information or Sociology
- A background of GIS mapping and communications is an advantage
- Able to speak and write proficiently in the English & Arabic Languages
- Experience in report writing, previous experience in humanitarian demining is an advantage, knowledge of the IMSMA system is an advantage.
- Competent in use of computers & associated software programs.
In post training will be provided to the successful applicants as operations assistant & for the community liaison duties which are on a part time basis.
admhr.himines.lb@googlemail.com
