Community Mobilizers (Protection) - 5 Positions

About the role

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is recruiting 5 community mobilizers to carry out protection-related project activities in the Rashaya, Baalbeck and Hermel districts of Lebanon. They build trust with the community, act as the main protection focal point in their area and refer protection risks such as child protection, gender-based violence and general protection concerns to DRC staff. The position is a volunteer role, not a staff position, starting on 1 December 2026 and running until 28 February 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Attend capacity-building training requested by DRC
• Share protection trends and refer identified cases
• Fill surveys and assessments regularly
• Support focus group discussions and deliver CB-PSS activities to affected children and their caregivers
• Maintain good relationships with community members and stakeholders
• Report protection activities regularly
• Hold awareness sessions and share updated service mapping and referral pathways

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. social sciences, statistics, data science) preferred
• At least 1 year of experience; previous experience with a humanitarian organization preferred
• Good knowledge of the area and its context
• Good communication and facilitation skills, ability to work under pressure and good team spirit
• Understanding of protection and child protection principles
• Willingness to understand psychological first aid and support when needed

What we offer

• A lump sum of up to 200 USD to cover communication and transport when supporting the DRC team in the field
• Volunteer status with a fixed-term contract until 28 February 2027

To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter and an updated CV (no more than four pages) in English through the online application; email applications are not accepted. The closing date for applications is 9 November 2026.