Risk Education Officer

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.

DRC Syria

DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara'a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our Community Centers.

About the job

Overall purpose of the role:

Mine action, in the form of mapping and surveying, risk education and land clearance, needs in Syria are immense. DRC Syria has been implementing risk education activities in Syria since 2020. The Risk Education Officer has the responsibility of the planning, implementation of and reporting on the Risk Education field activities within a team as directed by the Protection Manager (PM). The position is based in Daraa.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor RE awareness sessions as per DRC Standard Operating Procedures and agreed workplan.
• Assist in building effective working relationship with government counterparts and other stakeholders. This includes liaising with affected communities, local authorities, government bodies, NGO’s and development agencies, in the governorate s/he is assigned to
• Maintain contextual awareness of the areas of implementations including beneficiaries’ needs, risks, challenges, and opportunities
• Understand targets; timely communication with PM when deviating from agreed targets (+/-) or timeline, providing solutions/request for support
• Deliver appropriate tailored RE awareness sessions to specific target groups
• Deliver training and support to key people to enable them to implement appropriate RE activities in at-risk communities
• Assist in development of Risk Education materials, including field testing RE materials and prioritization tools as required
• Provide regular written reports/updates to the PM per agreed reporting schedule and formats in a timely manner and verify compliance with approved requirements and work plan, organizational rules, regulations and procedures and donor commitments.
• Record the impact of the projects and the need for future work through the collection of Case Studies Information, photographs, videos, needs assessments and evaluation reports
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of Risk Education activities in collaboration with DRC MEAL department, and report accordingly. This includes ensuring electronic data collection
• Provide administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes as required by PM.

Required Experience and Technical Competences:

• A minimum of 2 years professional experience in humanitarian activities, ideally in risk education and/or protection or education
• Experienced trainer and community facilitator – with understanding of community needs and the ability to transfer knowledge simply/in a participatory manner
• Excellent team work skills with the ability to motivate and lead teams
• Familiarity with humanitarian principles, Core Humanitarian Standards and Do No Harm Framework.
• Flexibility and attitude to learn
• Ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Good administrative and organizational ability
• Good computer skills including proficiency in using Outlook, Excel, Word

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Education or other relevant field

Languages:

• Fluent written and spoken Arabic
• Fluent written and spoken English

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core 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: until 31/07/2022 (Extension based on funds and performance)

Level: H – Non-Management

Location: Daraa - Syria

Expected Start date: ASAP

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button

Or with the direct link for application: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=164316&DepartmentId=19001&SkipAdvertisement=true

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.

Applications close 10th May 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, DRC reserves the right of conducting tests and interviews before the closing date, and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate

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