Ongoing Recruitment at Danish Refugee Council (DRC), 13th May, 2019


Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, and wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Community Liaison Officer Location: Maiduguri, Borno Slot: 6 Openings The Position

  • Assist Community Liaison team leader in the identification of areas for NTS processes
  • Assist the Community liaison team leader, NTS manager & RE Advisor in the planning of NTS& MRE tasks
  • Identify and mobilize local targeted communities for NTS tasks base on allocated Task Order or reported suspected hazardous areas
  • Implement NTS& MRE processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, individual interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholders interviews and reporting
  • Provide basic risk education to affected communities and recommend more advanced risk education intervention by the Risk Education team whenever needed
  • Conduct Mine Risk & IED risk Education activities and sessions as required
  • Deliver RE & IED training alongside other DRC/DDG activities in the communities, ensuring close coordination, collaboration and programmatic synergies
  • Be familiar with and follow all safety SOPs in Nigeria and communicate any change on the security situation to the NTS Supervisor and Safety team
  • Establish and maintain working relations with local authorities and communities,
Key Requirements Essentials:
  • University degree in Social Science or tertiary education in any other relevant field will be a recommendation Good English and ability to effectively communicate in the local language, speaking, reading and writing
  • Knowledge of local communities; actual inhabitants of these area are preferred
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
  • Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys
  • Previous experience in risk education (at least 2 years - mandatory)
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communicational skills
  • Excellent ability to work in team
Desirables:
  • Proven communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills Proven MRE, NTS and IED knowledge is essential
  • Proven experience in addressing groups of people an advantage
Salary and Conditions
  • Availability - 1/6/2019
  • In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
  • The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Community Liaison Team Leader Location: Maiduguri, Borno Contract type: National contract The Position
  • Assist NTS Manager in the identification of areas for NTS processes through desk studies
  • Assist the NTS & RE Manager in the planning of Community Liaison tasks
  • Implement NTS processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, individual interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholders interviews and reporting
  • Directly supervise Community Liaison teams under his/her responsibility and ensure compliance with timelines, deadlines, and quality standards and SOPs
  • Identify needs for training and capacity building of community Liaisonteams and share with NTS & RE Manager
  • Understand and follow all safety SOPs in Nigeria and communicate any change on the security situation to the NTS Manager and Safety team
  • Establish and maintain working relations with local, Ward and LGA authorities and with communities of intervention
  • Establish working relations and regular Communications with security stakeholders (pólice, military, civil defense, vigilantes) in the areas of operations
  • Ensure and maintain the equipment in good condition and report any damage to NTS Manager
Key Requirements Essentials:
  • Previous experience in Risk education & IED training(at least 2 years – mandatory)
  • Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys
  • At least one year experience in team management
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
  • Excellent communication skills
  • At least one year experience in community mobilisation
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent ability to work in team
  • Reporting skills
Desirables:
  • Excellent communication is an asset
  • Excellent Computer skills
Conditions
  • Availability: 1/6/2019
  • Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
  • The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Community Liaison Officer Location: Mubi, Adamawa Slot: 4 Openings The Position
  • Assist Community Liaison team leader in the identification of areas for NTS processes
  • Assist the Community liaison team leader, NTS manager & RE Advisor in the planning of NTS& MRE tasks
  • Identify and mobilize local targeted communities for NTS tasks base on allocated Task Order or reported suspected hazardous areas
  • Implement NTS& MRE processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, individual interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholders interviews and reporting
  • Provide basic risk education to affected communities and recommend more advanced risk education intervention by the Risk Education team whenever needed
  • Conduct Mine Risk & IED risk Education activities and sessions as required
  • Deliver RE & IED training alongside other DRC/DDG activities in the communities, ensuring close coordination, collaboration and programmatic synergies
  • Be familiar with and follow all safety SOPs in Nigeria and communicate any change on the security situation to the NTS Supervisor and Safety team
  • Establish and maintain working relations with local authorities and communities,
Key Requirements Essentials:
  • University degree in Social Science or tertiary education in any other relevant field will be a recommendation Good English and ability to effectively communicate in the local language, speaking, reading and writing
  • Knowledge of local communities; actual inhabitants of these area are preferred
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
  • Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys
  • Previous experience in risk education (at least 2 years– mandatory)
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communicational skills
  • Excellent ability to work in team
Desirables:
  • Proven communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills Proven MRE, NTS and IED knowledge is essential
  • Proven experience in addressing groups of people an advantage
Salary and Conditions
  • Availability - 1/6/2019
  • In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
  • The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Community Liaison Team Leader Location: Mubi, Adamawa Contract type: National contract The Position
  • Assist NTS Manager in the identification of areas for NTS processes through desk studies
  • Assist the NTS & RE Manager in the planning of Community Liaison tasks
  • Implement NTS processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, individual interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholders interviews and reporting
  • Directly supervise Community Liaison teams under his/her responsibility and ensure compliance with timelines, deadlines, and quality standards and SOPs
  • Identify needs for training and capacity building of community Liaisonteams and share with NTS & RE Manager
  • Understand and follow all safety SOPs in Nigeria and communicate any change on the security situation to the NTS Manager and Safety team
  • Establish and maintain working relations with local, Ward and LGA authorities and with communities of intervention
  • Establish working relations and regular Communications with security stakeholders (pólice, military, civil defense, vigilantes) in the areas of operations
  • Ensure and maintain the equipment in good condition and report any damage to NTS Manager
Key Requirements Essentials:
  • Previous experience in Risk education & IED training(at least 2 years – mandatory)
  • Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys
  • At least one year experience in team management
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
  • Excellent communication skills
  • At least one year experience in community mobilisation
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent ability to work in team
  • Reporting skills
Desirables:
  • Excellent communication is an asset
  • Excellent Computer skills
Conditions
  • Availability: 1/6/2019
  • Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
  • The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Application Method
  • CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
  • Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
  • Applications should be addressed to recruiting manager.
  • Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
  • The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
  • Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
  • CV will be shortlisted on a rolling basis
  • “DRC-DDG Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.”
  Application Deadline 17th May, 2019.   Note
  • The position is for Nigerian Nationals Only.
  • Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
  • “DRC-DDG Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.”