Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Assistant

Implement EORE activities and support data collection

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Overview

Implement EORE activities and support data collection

You have:

  • 2 years working experience
  • Vocational school or higher education is an asset
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Fluency in written and spoken Arabic
  • Previous training and experience in EORE or other mine action specialism desirable
  • Experience in conducting surveys, data collection and analysis
  • Knowledge of International/National Mine Action Standards is an asset

Contract

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Job Title: Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) Assistant (1 position)

Duty Station: South Kordofan, Kadugli

DRC Sudan

DRC has been present in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

Overall Purpose of the Role :

The overall role of the EORE Assistant is to implement EORE activities including direct sessions in different community settings, targeting women, girls, boys and men exposed to risks from explosive ordnance in target areas. They will participate in community liaison and data collection to inform priority setting and project activities.

Responsibility and Tasks:

  • In coordination with the EORE Team Lead, conduct assigned EORE activities as per the operational plan including direct sessions and training of trainers, ensuring quality and compliance with National Mine Action Standards and DRC’s Standard Operating Procedures
  • Support on community-level survey activities supporting baseline / endline data collection, and Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) surveys
  • Participate in the elaboration of EORE awareness raising materials and EORE public information campaigns
  • Report to the EORE Team Lead all needed equipment and tools required for delivering planned activities
  • Support the Team Lead to conduct liaison with local representatives at different levels, in assigned areas of responsibility
  • Establish and maintain a wide information network including authorities, communities, NGOs, and other possible sources of information
  • Ensure daily/weekly/monthly EORE reporting is completed using standard reporting templates and submit to the Information Management Officer and Team Lead for verification and conduct corrections as necessary
  • Report issues faced during project implementation to the Project Manager and Team Lead
  • Document success stories and lessons learned for development of donor reports and case studies

Any other duties as directed by the Line Manager

Experience and technical competencies:

  • Vocational school, higher education is an asset
  • Previous training and experience in EORE or other mine action specialism desirable
  • Experience in conducting community engagement and delivering awareness raising activities
  • Experience in conducting surveys, data collection and analysis
  • Computer literate
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of International/National Mine Action Standards is an asset
  • Excellent ability to work in a team
  • Good knowledge of local communities and community dynamics
  • Experience and willingness to work in the field in remote and volatile areas

2 years working experience

.Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.).

  • Vocational school - higher education is an asset

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.

Competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
  • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer

Contract length: 12 months

Level: Non – Manager I

Salary range: USD 826 -932

Location: Kadugli

Expected Start date: As soon as possible

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply:

Application process:

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.

Applications Closing Date: 31 /10/2024

Need further information?

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a successful community engagement initiative you've led or been part of? This question assesses your ability to engage and connect with communities effectively. Share specific examples highlighting your role, the process, and the outcomes.
How do you approach training others in sensitive topics like explosive ordnance risk education? The interviewer wants to know about your training methodology and sensitivity to community needs. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt your strategies in a challenging situation. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure compliance with safety standards in your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you utilize data collection to inform project improvements? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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