Community Liaison Officer

Duty Station [Sabha and Benghazi ] 

  Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by vulnerable people affected by conflict and instability all over the world. Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized unit within DRC that focuses on community safety programming. DDG strives to identify safety and security needs from the perspective of those living in conflict areas and to help them find non-violent solutions. These go beyond traditional mine action activities to include violence reduction, programming that specifically seeks to engage communities in addressing root causes of conflict and local safety and security challenges.  

DRC/DDG has been working in the region in Libya and Tunisia since 2011. In 2018, DDG started a project in border towns in western Libya to address community safety and resilience by implementing community dialogue and conflict management. DDG is expanding this type of programming to other cities of Libya focusing on community dialogue and the establishment of a national network of local security stakeholders, as part of a security sector reform project. 

About the job 

 The Community Liaison Officer, in coordination with project staff, supervised by the Supervisor, is expected to:

1. Contribute to direct implementation of day-to-day project activities 

2. Engage local stakeholders and community members in DDG programming

3.     Contribute to reporting and an active culture of organizational learning

 Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

Programming

• Monthly and daily work planning for implementation of project activities in your location

• Contribute to ongoing conflict analysis and provide feedback to the Supervisor on changes in local conflict dynamics and possible impact on the programming

• Directly participate in day-to-day implementation of project activities including facilitation of dialogue sessions 

• Develop and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including community leaders as well as security providers and civil authorities in your location

• Mobilize key target groups for DDG activities

Operations: 

• Arrange logistics in preparation of and during community dialogue sessions in coordination with support staff

• Adhere to safety, logistics/procurement, HR and DRC/DDG Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Reporting and Learning:

• Contribute to regular reporting and documentation of project activities

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

About you :

• At least 1 year of experience working with non-governmental organizations

• Extensive demonstrated experience working with communities

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills

• High degree of computer literacy

• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously

• Well-connected and respected in the local community

 Moreover, we also expect the following:   

• 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  

 Contract length: 31 December 2019 (renewable – pending on both funding and performance)  

 Designation of Duty Station: Sabha and Benghazi 

Expected start date: 01 August 2019 

 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: 18th July, 2019