Job Expired

Humanitarian Mine Action Officer needed at Danish Refugee Council

Job title : Humanitarian Mine Action Officer

Job Location : Adamawa

Deadline : April 09, 2024

Quick Recommended Links

Purpose

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the HMA team leader in the identification of areas for NTS processes.
  • Assist the HMA team leader and the HMA manager in the planning of NTS & EORE tasks when required.
  • Identify and mobilize 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 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.

The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent in education, social sciences, or any other relevant field.
  • Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a Non-Technical Survey Training by a recognized INGO.
  • Certificate/Accreditation of participation in an EORE (or similar) Training by a recognized INGO.
  • Experience living and working in a cross-cultural, multi-sector team environment, especially Northeast Nigeria
  • 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 3 years of proven previous experience in NTS and EORE.
  • Fluency in English and Hausa (and/or Higgi , Marghi)
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent ability to work in a team.

Desirable

  • Good Knowledge of local communities in Adamawa State.
  • Excellent Computer skills

How to Apply for this Offer

Interested and Qualified candidates should Click here to Apply Now

  • NGO/Non-Profit  jobs
  • Humanitarian Mine Action Officer jobs

  • This job has expired!
Save