Risk Education Manager

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. 

Operating since 2004 in Lebanon, DRC has addressed the needs and rights of vulnerable populations, working initially with Palestinian refugees (since 2004), Iraqi refugees (2007-2010), Lebanese IDPs (during the 2006 conflict), migrant domestic workers (since 2009) and, since 2011, responding to the Syrian refugee crisis.  

DRC Lebanon is currently delivering programming in protection, housing, infrastructure, basic assistance, livelihoods, and community development interventions. This myriad programming seeks to address the immediate needs of displaced populations and concurrently support vulnerable host populations. DRC has five offices spread throughout Lebanon in, Beirut, the Bekaa, Saida, Tripoli and Qobayat.

 

The Risk Education Manager (REM) is responsible for the coordination, management, development and representation of DRC/DDG risk education programming aiming to reduce the threat posed by mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to the population living in Lebanon as well as refugees returning or potentially returning to Syria.

 

1. Represent DDG Risk Education programs and attend all relevant fora/meetings in order to strengthen DRC/DDG’s position in the sector. Lead DDG’s operations in the area of operation 

2. Foster relationships with government authorities, national and international organisations and other relevant stakeholders, in addition to maintaining close working relationships with donors, nurture current partnerships and lead negotiations for further partnerships.  

3. Line manage program staff ensuring inter-department co-ordination by enabling an effective team through result oriented management systems, providing leadership, on-job capacity building and designing staff development strategies. 

4. Provide regular analysis on the context and humanitarian situation in the area for the development of project proposals and safety assessments; 

5. Building on regional and global DDG tools, lead the development of risk education tools and methodologies and ensure active contribution from the global DDG team to their development; 

6. Ensure overall provision of and adherence to DRC/DDG policies, procedures, guidelines, systems and standard practices, including commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standards; 

7. Planning and conducting Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Risk Education Knowledge, attitudes and practises (KAP) surveys.                     

8. Ensure a safe and secure environment for DRC/DDG staff, beneficiaries and assets by ensuring the local security procedures are up to date and SOPs are being followed in line DRC/DDG policy, promoting regular staff training, providing safety and security analysis, recommendations and follows-ups. 

9. Comply with internal and donor reporting requirements, contribute to, and provide quality assurance of external reports from area of operation;

 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a university degree with advanced training/courses either in management, international relations, development studies, or other related field.  Moreover, we also expect the following:

 

• Minimum 5 years’ management experience, overseeing humanitarian Mine Action programmes in complex and volatile environments 

• At least 3 years’ of experience in People Management  

• Proven experience in developing communications products (i.e. risk education material), strategic development and program design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation 

• Practical financial, HR and administration management experience with knowledge of budget development/management and finance documentation, tracking and archiving; 

• Experience in fundraising is advantageous 

• Experience with Armed Violence Reduction / community based peace building programming is advantageous 

• Proven communication skills and report writing skills is a must 

• Fluency in written and spoken English essential

 

• Experience in fundraising is advantageous 

• Experience with Armed Violence Reduction / community based peace building programming is advantageous 

• Arabic advantageous

 

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. 

 

Contract length:  

Level A13 for International Staff  

Level E+ for National Staff (3,400 USD Monthly Basic Salary) 

Duty Station: Beqaa 

Start date: December 2018

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Internationals or Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

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

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.