Risk Education Officer- Female (Only)

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

• Overall purpose of the role:
• The RE Officer will support the on-going DRC Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) projects in East. S/he will be based in Area office east- JAA with travel to operational areas, when required. RE Officer 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;
• 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 and to ensure the progress is meeting the project targets;
• Maintain regular communication with RE officers on RE material and arrange sending the required material to the project sites in a timely manner;
• 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 Kobo and DRC database;
• Travel to the target provinces for monitoring of EORE activities conducted by the female EORE facilitators to ensure the delivery of quality work;
• Closely work with MEAL department on sharing the pre-post data and other required data and provide assistance on data analysing;
• Create and maintain database of contacts with governmental and non-governmental institutions, local authorities, NGOs, academia, etc.
• Participate in project activities (meetings, trainings, workshops, other public activities) preparation, implementation and follow up, take meeting minutes;
• Assist in EORE materials development and improvement, included, but not limited to drafting PowerPoint presentations.
• Provide assistance with DRC documents and correspondence drafting, translation and interpretation as needed;
• Contribute to the annual, monthly and detailed implementation work plans and reports preparation in timely and quality manner based on the requirements;
• Regularly review the RE progress, pre/post assessments and program integration data to ensure the achievement is as per the RE quarterly plan and ensure the teams are reporting in line with requirements;
• 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 and support to the smooth running of the EO risk education and other DRC activities;
• Assistance with any other task related to the successful operation of the DRC program in Afghanistan

Key Deliverables: (in bullet points)

• Follow up on EORE teams’ reports, pre/post forms and any other reports to make sure the data is collected in line with the project requirement.
• Provide assistance with DRC documents and correspondence drafting, translation and interpretation as needed.
• Close coordination & collaboration with the EORE staff within the office & other regions on day to day activities to ensure the implementation of smooth operation.
• Raising Purchase Request (PR) for all EORE projects based on the procurement plan and follow up for timely delivering of the requests.

Experience: (include years of experience)

• At least (2-3) years’ experience in the humanitarian field with national/international NGOs, experience with Mine Action is preferred.
• Experience is preferred.

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

• Holding Bachelor degree from recognized institute
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook is required
• Demonstrated Communication skills & ability to work effectively under time constraints & take initiatives
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, (the person should be able to prepare required databases in Excel and PPT in PowerPoint)

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• 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:

• Application process: Interested?
• Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link.
• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages).
• Both must be in the same language.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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