NTS-EORE Officer

Introduction

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. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.

Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

1. Background

Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and its Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding technical unit - the Danish Demining Group (DDG), has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015. DRC Nigeria is the largest DRC country mission in the West Africa region and one of the largest DRC country missions globally. Currently, DRC delivers life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities in the areas of armed violence reduction, humanitarian mine action, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 30+ Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states in northeast Nigeria.

Purpose

The DRC Nigeria is looking to recruit an experienced, highly- qualified and enthusiastic professional to join our great NTS – EORE team in Nigeria.

.   The role includes Execution of the NTS and EORE tasks assigned by the Team Leader and complying with approved DRC safety rules /protocols and the HDP sector’s technical SOPs.

This position is a technical one, requiring a consistent previous experience in a similar position. This position also requires solid knowledge in NTS – EORE and safeguarding. This position also requires a full professional proficiency in English language.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the team leader in the identification of areas for NTS processes.
• Assist the team leader and the NTS/CL coordinator in the planning of NTS & EORE tasks when required.
• Identify and mobilize local targeted communities for NTS tasks base on reported suspected hazardous areas. 
• Implement NTS & EORE processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, individual interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholder’s interviews and reporting
• Provide basic risk education to affected communities and recommend more advanced risk education intervention by the Risk Education team whenever needed.
• Conduct explosive ordnance risk education activities and sessions as required.
• Deliver EORE training alongside other DRC/HDP activities in the communities, ensuring close coordination, collaboration, and programmatic synergies.
• Be familiar with and follow all safety SOPs in DRC Nigeria and communicate any change on the security situation to the Team Leader and DRC Safety unit.
• Establish and maintain working relations with local authorities and communities.
• Carry out all other responsibilities included in the approved NTS and EORE SOPs.
•       Key Requirements
• Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a Non-Technical Survey Training by recognized INGO.
• Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a EORE (or similar) Training by recognized INGO.
• Knowledge of local communities; actual inhabitants of these areas are preferred. 
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to gather information using new technologies and APPs.
• Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys.
• At least 2 years of proven previous experience in NTS and EORE.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communicational skills.
• Excellent ability to work in a team.

Desirable

•  Proven communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills (Proven EORE, NTS and IED knowledge is essential)
• Proven experience in addressing groups of people an advantage.
• Fluency in Hausa and Higgi
• Required Qualifications
• University degree in social science or tertiary education in any other relevant field will be a recommendation.
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant sectorial areas implemented by DRC Nigeria programmes – including protection, food security, WASH, shelter, NFIs, mine action, mine risk education, and armed violence reduction
• Experience and willingness to work in the field in volatile and insecure areas;
• Experience living and working in a cross-cultural, multi-sector, team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and in adverse conditions;
• Demonstrated commitment and strict adherence to confidentiality
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal);
• Proficiency in common computer packages i.e. Word, Excel, Power point etc

1. Application Process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

Applications close on the 27th of July 2021 at midnight (GMT-time). Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.