Mercy Corps seeks for:
- Protection and Information Officer
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- EU Work Authorization
- BA/BS degree in a relevant field.
- Good reputation working within the community and/or volunteer groups.
- Previous experience in implementing humanitarian programs such as with food, protection and NFI programs
- Ability to show initiative and function effectively in a complex work environment that is constantly and rapidly changing.
- Patient and optimistic approach to problem-solving, excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the program organization.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines and working and problem-solving independently and cooperatively.
- Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working with local authorities, national and international NGOs
- Experience working with the UN, and familiarity with the UN coordination system
- Knowledge of SPHERE and other humanitarian programming standards.
- Oral Arabic skills are required.
- Oral and written English skills required;
- Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.