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Civil Society Liaison Coordinator - Durable Solutions Platform

Amman

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Amman
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Civil Society and Local governance
  • Closing Date: Closed

Who are we?

The search for durable solutions to the protracted displacement stemming from the Syrian crisis is a key humanitarian and development necessity for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This search for durable solutions is a regional, cross-border issue and demands a multi-sectorial response that goes beyond the existing humanitarian agenda. The discussion around the options and rights of the displaced are highly politicised.

DRC, IRC, and NRC have recently established the Durable Solutions Platform (DSP). The objective of this platform is to generate knowledge and promote dialogue about the long term future of Syrian refugees and internally displaced people based on international best practice and principles for preparing and supporting durable solutions for people in displacement.

One of the platform’s aims is to raise awareness, organize dialogue and build capacity with Syrian civil society on the subject of durable solutions. For that purpose, the platform is seeking a qualified candidate to lead liaison with Syrian CSOs in the MENA region.

The platform has a small team that is hosted by the DRC regional office in Amman, Jordan. The platform is managed by a steering committee.

 

About the job

The civil society liaison coordinator is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with and support for civil society in Syria and the Middle East, as well as diaspora organisations.

 

 Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead stakeholder mapping and civil society network building.
  • Focal point and liaison for interaction and coordination with and engagement of Syrian and other regional civil society organisations
  • Support and/ or facilitate Syrian civil society and diaspora work shops
  • Develop a strategy for awareness raising on durable solutions among civil society in the region
  • Assess training needs and develop trainings on durable solutions for Syrian civil society organizations

 

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you must have:

  • At least 3 years of working in a liaison role, preferably with civil society organisations.
  • Advanced university degree or equivalent in political science, international relations, humanitarian law, migration, Middle East studies or related field
  • Sound knowledge of and exposure to the field of migration, protection, and human rights issues
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to easily establish and maintain relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
  • Experience with civil society work and affinity with civil society capacity building
  • Experience in the MENA region
  • Fluent in Arabic and 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

DRC will offer the successful applicant a one year contract. You must be available to start work as soon as possible and be willing and able to work in Amman.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to www.drc.org under Vacancies. This position will be placed at E level for Nationals.

 

Application process

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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.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close 25 July 2017

Please note:  Due to the urgency to fill the post, recruitment will be done on the rolling basis and DRC reserves the right to recruit before the deadline.  

 

Need further information?

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org

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