Risk Education Assistant
Assist in delivering explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) projects.
Overview
Assist in delivering explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) projects.
You have:
- Bachelor degree from recognized institute.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook is required.
- Fluency in speaking & writing in Dari, Pashto & English is required.
- Demonstrated communication skills & ability to work effectively under time constraints & take initiatives.
- Advanced knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint.
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 opportunity 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 of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
ABOUT THE JOB
The RE Assistant will support the on-going DRC Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) projects in Afghanistan. S/he will be based in Kabul CO with travel to operational areas, when required. EORE Assistant will assist the EORE department in below tasks in order to achieve the project objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Assistance with procurement process and procurement plans updates and follow-up with procurement department, RE projects focal points and area offices;
- Provide assistance with DRC documents and correspondence drafting, translation and interpretation as needed;
- Participate in data collection, analysis and maintenance of EORE related database and prepare proper filling system for all the EORE documents;
- Cross-check the data received from the field for any inconsistences with the data collection tools such as Deduct and Kobo
- Maintain regular communication with RE officers on RE material and arrange sending the required material to the project sites.
- The RE Assistant will be taking the hard copies of the documents for signature and submission in the relevant department, when required.
- Maintain regular communication with the RE Officers/Team Leaders on day to day activities, such as data collection, project targets and RE material to ensure the implementation of smooth operation;
- Participate in project activities (meetings, trainings, workshops, other public activities) preparation, implementation and follow up, take meeting minutes;
- Create and maintain database of contacts with governmental and non-governmental institutions, local authorities, NGOs, academia, etc
- Assist in EORE materials development and improvement, included, but not limited to drafting PowerPoint presentations.
- Assistance and support to the smooth running of the EO risk education and other DRC activities
- Assistance with documents preparation and collection, including close liaison with the field offices
- Contribute to the annual and detailed implementation work plans and reports preparation in timely and quality manner based on the requirements
- Follow-up on beneficiary’s data and ensure regular reporting to RE Specialist and to the donor Monitoring of pre/post assessments and make sure the teams are reporting in line with requirements
- Follow up the data collection for the impact assessment and entering the data into the IM database
- Closely work with MEAL department on sharing the IM data, pre-post data and other required data and provide assistance on data analysing.
- Collecting and compiling of weekly reports from the fields and timely submitting to the RE Specialist
- Assistance with the recruitment processes and follow up on recruitments with HR department and RE projects focal points.
- Assistance with any other task related to the successful operation of the DRC program in Afghanistan
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
- Holding Bachelor degree from recognized institute
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlock is required
- Demonstrated Communication skills & ability to work effectively under time constraints & take intiatives
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, (the person should be able to prepare required databases in Excel and PPT in PowerPoint)
Education/qualifications:
- Holding Bachelor degree from recognized institute
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlock is required
- Demonstrated Communication skills & ability to work effectively under time constraints & take intiatives
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, (the person should be able to prepare required databases in Excel and PPT in PowerPoint)
Languages:
- Fluency in speaking & writing in national language (Dari & Pashto) & English is required
We Offer:
- Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale
Application process:
Interested? Then apply for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.
DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx
Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considering, please do not attached your CVs.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you had to collect and analyze data? | This question assesses your data management and analytical skills. | Provide a specific example, detailing your role and the outcome. |
| Describe a time when you had to work under pressure. How did you handle it? | This evaluates your capability to work under tight deadlines. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach drafting a document for a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful teamwork experience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure data accuracy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |