Community Liaison Officer (National Contract)

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 fulfilment 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/DDG has been working in the region in Libya and Tunisia since 2011. In 2014, DDG started a project in border towns in southeast Tunisia to address community security and resilience by establishing local committees for community dialogue and conflict management. DDG is now seeking to start a new project that reinforces the committees in Tunisia and also extends them into Libyan border towns.

About the job

The Community Liaison Officer, in coordination with project staff, supervised by the Field Coordinator, is expected to contribute to direct implementation of day-to-day project activities, engage local stakeholders and community members in DDG programming and contribute to reporting and an active culture of organizational learning. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Programming

• Contribute to monthly and daily work planning for implementation of project activities
• Contribute to ongoing conflict analysis and provide feedback to the Team Leader on changes in local conflict dynamics and possible impact on the programming
• Directly participate in day-to-day implementation of project activities

Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including community leaders as well as security providers and civil authorities
• Promote the image of DDG and the values of our work in the local community through distribution of visibility and clear representation of our work
• Mobilize key target groups for DDG activities

Reporting and Learning

• Contribute to regular reporting and documentation of project activities

Promote a culture of learning within the team and actively share challenges and lessons learned

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 1 year of experience working with non-governmental organizations. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Extensive demonstrated experience working with communities
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• High degree of computer literacy
• Highly collaborative and eager to work in a team environment
• Highly self-motivated
• Well-connected and respected in the local community
• A university degree in social science, political science, or related field
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Arabic

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 DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer

Type of Contract: National

Contract length: 5 months

Level: C1

Designation of Duty Station: Ben Guerdane, Tunisia

Start date: 2nd of March 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 18/02/2018 at mignight.

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 drc.ngo.