Job Recruitment at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

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 operations will initially focus on Borno and Adamawa States where DRC focus on meeting the basic needs (protection, WASH, food security and shelter) of urban caseloads and displacement camps, as well as establishing access to affected areas that have opened in recent months. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:   Job Title: Risk Education Facilitator Location: Damaturu, Yola, Mubi, Maiduguri The position

• The Risk Education Facilitator is mainly responsible for the direct operational implementation of Risk education activities in the DRC/DDG areas of operation.
• The Risk Education Facilitator delivers daily risk education sessions to IDPs, adults and children, in host communities and IDP camps on the risks associated with mines/Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) as part of efforts to ensure the safe return of IDPs and to reduce the risk of deaths/injuries associated with mines/ERW.
• The Risk Education Facilitator also supports Risk Education Supervisors and Training Advisor in the development of new educational materials for both adults and children and for the continuous improvement of training methods.

• Knowledge of local communities and languages in the proposed areas of work (Maiduguri, Bama, Dikwa, Monguno, and Ngala)
• Experience in facilitation with children
• Good spoken and written English
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
• Educational and/or training skills

• Artistic capability (e.g. singing, dancing, drama, graphic design) are an advantage.
• Experience in addressing different groups of people an advantage
• Able to take initiative
• Well organized

• Availability: From 21 August 2017
• Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
• The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

• Coordinates and assists in the assessments for and the implementation of emergency response activities comprised of non-food distribution, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and shelter; in particular Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) activities

• Working experience in a humanitarian/recovery context within an Emergency program
• Experience in complex emergencies
• Strong ability to work in a variety of environments and in remote locations without the usual communication or amenities.
• Knowledge of the context in rural Nigeria
• Strong understanding of protection principles and likely protection concerns arising in the Nigerian context as well as conflict sensitivity

• Work experience with international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and/or displaced population is a very strong asset.
• Experience from needs assessments, registration, verification and distribution in emergency relief operations is a strong advantage

• Availability: August 1, 2017.
• Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
• The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

• The position is for Nigeria Nationals Only.
• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
• Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Applications should be addressed to: Marie-Josee Hamel, Deputy Head of Programme
• Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
• Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.