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Non Technical Survey/Mine Risk Education (NTS/MRE) Facilitator (National Contract)

Kirkuk

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Kirkuk
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Mine Action and Weapon Contamination
  • Closing Date: Closed

Non Technical Survey/Mine Risk Education (NTS/MRE) Facilitator  
Kirkuk 
 
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. 
 
In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country, and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din. 
 
About the job 
The overall role of NTS/MRE facilitator is to conduct survey assessments and collect updated and reliable information about hazardous areas and tasks, particularly focusing on areas where DDG is planning future clearance projects, Providing basic MRE/ERW sessions to communities in order to reduce mine/ERW related accidents. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 
 
  • Conduct Non-Technical Survey in designated areas; 
  • Provide MRE/ERW sessions in affected communities, with main focus on returnees; 
  • Function as interviewer during assessments of targeted communities; 
  • Function as data collector in targeted communities; 
  • Before any Survey team/ section deploys, insure to have the information specific to the survey area provided from the OPS department; 
  • Obtain (If available) all appropriate survey data from official government bodies (Government /Police/Military) and community key informants in the area of operations; 
  • Report on any new discovered ERW/IED accidents, incidents, Suspected Hazardous Areas ( SHA) and Confirmed Hazardous Areas (CHA);  
  • Keep records of daily, weekly, monthly activities; 
  • Report progress daily to the Team Leader  
  • Establish and maintain Liaison with local authorities and community. 
  • Maintain a good discipline within the team and in compound. 
  • Be responsible for equipment and MRE training material condition and quantities designated for the team.  
  • Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader. 
  • The NTS/MRE facilitator shall be prepared Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager; 
 
About you 
To be successful in this role we expect you to experience from working with teaching/education/social work. Moreover, we also expect the following:  
 
Required  
  • Good IT skills in Microsoft Office ( especially Word, Excel, Outlook); 
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills;  
  • Prior experience from working with NGO would be an asset  
  • Arabic (strong in both spoken and written) 
  • English (strong in both spoken and written) 
  • Kurdish (strong in both spoken and written) 
 
Desirable 
  • University degree, preferably in sociology/social sciences/teaching 
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 
Contract length: 6 Months 
Level: B2.2  
Designation of Duty Station: Unacccompanied 
Start date: 3rd June 2018 
 
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact hro@ddg-iraq.org. 
 
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. 
 
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 
 
Closing date for applications: 26th May 2018 
 
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. 
 
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