Risk Facilitation Educator Recruitment at The Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Employment Nigeria 10-Aug-2016 ADAMAWA , YOLA , MAIDUGURI , YOBE , NGO

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 30 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been operational in West Africa since 1998. Our aim is to contribute to the peace and stabilization, protection and promotion of durable solution to crisis affected populations in the region.

DRC has opened a new country programme in Nigeria focusing on responding to the huge humanitarian

DRC operations was initially focus on Yola and Mubi in Adamawa State, and has opened base in Maiduguri, Borno State and from there DRC has focus on meeting the basic needs (protection, WASH, food security and shelter) of urban caseloads as well as supporting outreach to affected areas and displacement camps. DRC also maintains a representational office in Abuja and a larger coordination and field based implementation office in Yola, Adamawa State. DRC is also currently assessing the possibility of operationalizing a hub in Yobe State.

POSITION : Risk Facilitation Educator

Task and Responsibilities
To achieve the overall objective, the Risk Education facilitators will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

Conduct RE activities and sessions as required
Assist the Risk Education Supervisor and manager and other senior staff in further developing educational content and methodologies, presentation materials, monitor materials, etc. suited to the needs of the target groups
In close coordination with Risk Education Supervisor, collect data about possible location of contamination of Mines/ERW and victims of mine/ERW/IED-related accidents.
Deliver RE alongside other DRC/DDG activities in the communities, ensuring close coordination, collaboration and programmatic synergies
Submit activity records and weekly reports to the Risk Education Supervisor.
Provide inputs and participate in the ongoing development of education materials and methods
Ensure that all tasks allocated by the Risk Education Supervisor and manager are executed promptly, efficiently and in accordance with DDG operational guidelines
Provide inputs and participate in the ongoing development of RE training and methods.
Contribute to the management of safety and security by adhering to established protocols
Any other tasks requested by the Risk Education Project manager, Risk Education Supervisor and/or Mine Action

Key Requirements

Knowledge of local communities (i.e. Maidugur, yobe & Yola and mubi), actual inhabitants of these areas are preferred.
Proven communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
University degree in Social Science or Tertiary Education in any other relevant field will be a recommendation.
Must be able to remain neutral when working with communities.
Good in English and local language both speaking, reading and writing.
Passion for people.
Creative thinker.
Willing and able to work for long hours.
Open and willing to learn new things.
Enthusiastic and hard-working.
Basic computer skills.
Administration skills will be a recommendation.

Desirables:

Artistic capability (e.g. singing, dancing, drama, graphic design) will be a recommendation.
Proven educational and/or training skills an advantage.
Proven experience in addressing groups of people an advantage
Computer literate.
Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others.
Proven ability to coordinate effective resource allocation to ensure quality programmes.
Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities and evaluate progress.
Experience of working within budget constraints.
Commitment to DRC /DDG’s mission, values and approach.
Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.
Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, proactive and able to accomplish set deadlines.
Willing to meet short deadlines with minimum supervision.
Willing to travel within DRC offices within Nigeria.

Conditions

Availability: End August/Early September 2016
Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications and CV in English to: drc-hr-ng@drc-nigeria.org
Or
Hand delivery to:
The Head of Base,
DRC Maiduguri Office,
No. 548 Ashaka Road Potiskum close,
Off Damboa Road old GRA west,
Maiduguri.
Borno State.
OR
The Head of Base,
DRC Mubi Office,
No. 64 Suleja Street,
State Lowcost,
Lokuwa - Mubi North,
Mubi.
OR
No 49 Karewa GRA,
Karewa,
Yola,
Adamawa State.

Note

Candidate should Indicate the position applied.
Application to be submitted in English.
Names and contact details (email address) of 3 professional non-related references should be provided.
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please provide references, but do not attach any written recommendations.
The position is for Nigerian Nationals only.
Applications sent after the deadline will not be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be invited for (oral and test on presentation skills) interviews.

Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed

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