Community Mobilizer

About the Position

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been responding to various humanitarian crises in Lebanon since 2004, focusing primarily on the Syrian refugee crisis. With an annual portfolio of $12 million and approximately 200+ staff, DRC is focusing its response in protection and economic recovery sectors in Bekka, North Lebanon, and Beirut. We are currently seeking Community Mobilizers to join our team in Central and West Bekaa.

Responsibilities

• Attend capacity building training as requested by DRC.
• Share Protection trends and refer identified cases.
• Fill surveys and assessments on a regular basis.
• Support in conducting Focus Group Discussions.
• Deliver CB-PSS activities to the affected children and their caregivers.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with targeted community members and stakeholders.
• Ensure regular reporting of protection activities.
• Conduct awareness sessions and disseminate key messages among community members.
• Disseminate updated Service mapping and referral pathways at the community level.

Requirements

• Adhere to DRC code of Conduct and Prevention from Sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Good knowledge of the area and overall context.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., social sciences, statistics, data science) preferred.
• Previous experience with a humanitarian organization preferred.
• Minimum experience, at least 1 year.
• Good communication skills.
• Good understanding of protection and child protection principles.
• Good team spirit and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Good facilitation and sensitization skills.
• Understand psychological first aid and ready to support upon needs.

We Offer

• Contract length: 09 months until May 2027.
• Band/Level: Volunteer.
• Duty Station: Central and West Bekaa.
• Start date: September 2026.
• Community mobilizers are not considered DRC staff and will work on a voluntary basis.
• Community mobilizers shall only benefit from a lump sum of $200 maximum to cover communication and transportation when supporting DRC team on the field.

About the Company

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate, and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise.
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do.
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution.
• Culture, values & strong leadership.
• Fair compensation & continuous development.

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s, and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Application Process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 24 July 2026.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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