Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) Operator

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Overall purpose of the role: In 2022 DRC will launch a humanitarian mine action programme, initially composed of Non-Technical Survey (NTS) and explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) in South Kordofan, Sudan. DRC is therefore looking for a dedicated EORE Operator to support the launch and implementation of a new project beginning in August.

The overall role of the EORE Operator 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.

Responsibilities and duties:

Project Implementation

  • 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

Reporting

  • 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

Essential qualifications and skills:

  • 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:

  • Vocational school - higher education is an asset
  • High school
  • Languages:
  • Arabic
  • Knowledge of the English language (verbal and written) is an asset
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: drc.ngo