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Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Assistant

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DepartmentSudan
WorkplaceKadugli
Contract TypeNational contract
Posted17 Oct 2024
Expires31 Oct 2024

Job Title: Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) Assistant (1 position)

Duty Station: South Kordofan, Kadugli

DRC Sudan

DRC has been present in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Port Sudan, and White Nile.  Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

Overall  Purpose of the Role :

The overall role of the EORE Assistant 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.

Responsibility and Tasks:

  • 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
  • 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

Experience and technical competencies: 

  • 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: (include certificates, licenses etc.).

  • Vocational school - higher education is an asset

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.

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: 12 months

Level:  Non – Manager I

Salary range: USD 826 -932

Location: Kadugli

Expected Start date: As soon as possible

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply:

Application process:

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.

Applications Closing Date: 31 /10/2024

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

 

 

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DRC as an employer

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

  • Professionalism, impact & expertise
  • Humanitarian approach & the work we do
  • Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
  • Culture, values & strong leadership
  • Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

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