Emergency Officer (Female only)

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, honesty, and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Team Leader, the Emergency Officer is responsible for the implementation of DRC Afghanistan’s emergency activities in Kunar province. He/She will be engaged in the technical assessment of emergency assistance with shock, disaster-affected households. He/she will be responsible for the selection of beneficiaries and liaising with relevant communities. The Emergency Officer must ensure that approved emergency guidelines (standard operational manual) are followed and adopted during emergency response. The job holder also will work in close cooperation with local authorities and local communities.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Emergency Officer include, but are not limited to:

• To ensure that assessments, identification, selection, and verification of beneficiaries are implemented as per agreed methodologies and that vulnerability criteria are taken into consideration.
• To supervise emergency response activities that beneficiaries will undertake and ensure that approved emergency guidelines/SoPs are followed and adopted and to assist target beneficiaries with these guidelines during repairing of their shelters.
• Participating in rapid needs assessments in the field using HEAT tools, including data collection, both through paper based and digital forms.
• Establish good contact and linkages with other humanitarian actors in the field.
• Coordinating, conducting emergency field distributions
• Conducting Rapid Market assessments.
• Leading the joint assessment.
• Taking part in sectoral integration within active program of DRC.
• Data collection, both through paper based and digital forms.
• Contribute to basic reports on needs assessments and proposed responses.
• Travel within and out the region to support the emergency response all over the country; including when requested, joining a DRC flying team and be ready to be re-allocated for short period and with short notice, outside the normal area of operation (within the country).
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

We Offer:

• Contract length: till 31st of December 2023 with the possibility of extension.
• Band: NMH
• Designation of Duty Station: East Area Office, Kunar.
• DRC has Flexible working hours for Females staff as per DRC Policy.
• 13th month’s salary Will be paid by end of each month with salary.
• Top-up credit card as per office regulations.
• 1+1 Health Insurance will be provided by DRC.
• Eid Bonus.
• DRC provide Transport allowance/ Transportation Facilities for female and people with disability.
• DRC Provides kindergarten/ Day Care allowance for max 2 children – Applicable for female mothers.
• Per diem allowance for employee and her Mahram - Applicable for female
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least one year’s experience within humanitarian organizations, prior experience, IDP, or natural disaster responses is desirable.
• At least 2 years’ experience in engagement with the community Interested qualified female candidates with a minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience will be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process.
• Understanding of context, particularly humanitarian emergency response will be considered as an asset.
• Having experience of digital data collection and understanding of Kobo toolbox.
• Having good communication skills, with regular reporting capacity both oral and written.
• Having ability of working in a team and individually.
• Understanding the current contextual challenges including beneficiaries’ selection, community assessments & local authorities interference.

Education/qualifications:

• University degree in related field in social sciences from recognized university

Languages:

• Working level spoken and written English.
• Ability to understand both Pashto and Dari.

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the below Apply button. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.