Humanitarian Mine Action Officer – Mubi

Introduction

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

Background

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015 and has experience working in 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the BAY states. DRC provides life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in the sectors of armed violence reduction, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

The operational context in northeastern Nigeria remains challenging, as the ongoing conflict impedes conflict-affected communities’ access to what limited basic services are available, as well as DRC and other humanitarians’ access to persons of concern.

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

We offer.

• Contract length:  11 months with possibility of extension.
• Level: NM – H, Step 1
• Start date: April 2024

General Regulations

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework.
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization.
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period.
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization.
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request.

Application Process

• 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 based on 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 submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

Female candidates are encouraged to Apply.

However, all applicants shall take into consideration that DRC cannot offer an international work contract to a citizen of the country of assignment (in this specific case, Nigeria)

Applications close on the 09/04/2024. 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.      

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis due to the urgency, therefore a candidate who closely meets the requirements may be selected before the above deadline.

• Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written tests and oral interviews.
• For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult: www.drc.dk