Community Engagement Officer

WHO ARE WE?

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 fulfillment 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.

 ABOUT THE JOB

The Community Engagement Officer will facilitate the implementation and delivery of the Danish Demining Group (DDG)’s Armed Violence Reduction, Community Safety and community engagement activities, and will work under the direct supervision of the national Senior Project Officer (AVR). The CM will be primarily responsible for organizing and providing community-led mobilization and youth empowerment activities to project beneficiaries, including training design and –delivery, assessments, monitoring and follow-up. DDG is the specialized Humanitarian Mine Action unit within the Danish Refugee Council (DRC).

 Responsibilities:

• Regular liaison and interaction with the targeted communities: including contacting communities and visiting project sites, organizing and holding meetings with the communities and their leaders.
• Beneficiaries selection, registration of communities, youth leaders and community mediators.
• Field work, including supervision of AVR activities.
• Assists the AVR/Community Safety team in data collection and dissemination of information.Basic reporting tasks.
• Participates in need assessments, Participatory Rural Appraisals, feasibility studies, stakeholder analyses and community consultations.
• Elaborates all needs based inputs and all other activities per the objectives of the programm and the beneficiary involvement strategy in community safety initiatives.
• Mobilizes the community in the effective use of the community resources.Ensures, through daily dialogues and consultations, that the strategy followed by AVR and the commitments of the various stakeholders.Works closely with the DRC and DDG staff, including Hub Officers, to arrange, conduct and follow up on training and other activities
• Assists the Senior Project Officer (AVR) in conducting regular monitoring and reporting. Keeps the Senior Project Officer (AVR) updated on the progress of the training and any issues that may arise during the course of the implementation that need senior management attention.Updates the Senior Project Officer (AVR) on any information related to security in the field.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Senior Project Officer or senior management of DDG

•  At least 3 years of work experience in community mobilization, youth empowerment or community engagement projects, or other relevant area Experience in developing and implementing participatory projects and training.
• Strong analytical, creative and technical skills in community assessments.
•  Knowledge of and experience working with IDPs/returnees in Afghanistan.Ability to think outside the box and put beneficiaries and stakeholders at the center of activities.Ability to set priorities and to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:University degree in Social Sciences, Political law or any other relevant degree Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.

•  Good knowledge of English Fluency in Pashto and Dari    

•  Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
• Collaboration: 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-DDG vision and values.

• Availability: As soon as possible
• Duty station: Hirat