Risk Education Officer at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) - Adamawa (5 Openings)

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: Risk Education Officer

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Slot: 5 Openings
Reporting to: Risk Education Advisor

Job Description

• The Risk Education Officer is responsible for the delivery of mine/ERW risk education to IDPs in assigned communities, in accordance with DDG’s approach and Standard Operating Procedures for risk education.

Task
To achieve the overall objective, the Risk Education Officer will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

• Assist the Risk Education Supervisor and manager and other senior staff in further developing educational content and methodologies, presentation materials, monitor materials, etc. suited to the needs of the target groups
• Conduct RE sessions has required.
• In close coordination with Risk Education Supervisor, collect data about possible location of contamination of Mines/ERW and victims of mine/ERW/IED-related accidents.
• Deliver RE alongside other DRC/DDG activities in the communities, ensuring close coordination, collaboration and programmatic synergies
• Submit activity records and weekly reports to the Risk Education Supervisor.
• Provide inputs and participate in the ongoing development of education materials and methods
• Ensure that all tasks allocated by the Risk Education Supervisor and manager are executed promptly, efficiently and in accordance with DDG operational guidelines
• Provide inputs and participate in the ongoing development of RE training and methods.
• Contribute to the management of safety and security by adhering to established protocols
• Any other tasks requested by the Risk Education Project manager, Risk Education Supervisor and/or Mine Action.

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
• Proven communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Must be able to remain neutral when working with communities
• Willing and able to work for long hours
• Artistic capability (e.g. singing, dancing, drama, graphic design) will be considered an asset
• Proven educational and/or training skills an advantage

Desirable:

• Proven MRE knowledge is essential
• Proven experience in addressing groups of people an advantage

We Offer

• Conditions: Availability: 1/3/2019
• 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.

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 the hiring Manger
• 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.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candiates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• The position is for NIGERIAN nationals only.
• DRC-DDG Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.
• Applications sent by email will not be considered
• Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and we are an equal opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• DRC-DDG Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.