About the job
Mine action, in the form of mapping and surveying, risk education and land clearance, needs in Syria are immense. DRC Syria is, currently, the only Mine Action INGO registered in Damascus and hence is uniquely positioned to influence, and benefit from, this process. The Risk Education Field Assistant has the responsibility to support in the planning, implementation of and reporting on the Risk Education field activities within a team as directed by the Protection Manager (PM). The position is based in Homs.
Duties and Responsibilities
REPRESENTATION, COORDINATION
Liaise with affected communities, local authorities, government bodies, NGO’s and development agencies, in the governorate s/he is assigned to, depending on specific tasks
Proactive collaboration with other DRC departments to ensure an integrated approach and timely/effective overall response
TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL
Assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of RE project activities
Collect information on mine/UXO affected communities, complete required surveys, victim and accident reports and community assessments.
Facilitate Quality Assurance practices on all operational activities as instructed by the PM
IMPLEMENTATION
Understand targets and ensure timely communication with Senior Officer when deviating from agreed targets (+/-) or timeline, providing solutions and request for support as need be
Deliver appropriate tailored RE to specific target groups
Deliver training and support to key people to enable them to implement appropriate RE activities in at-risk communities
Assist in development of Risk Education materials, including field testing RE materials and prioritization tools as required
MONITORING, REPORTING & PROGRAMME QUALITY
Support the quality assurance and quality control of all RE activities
Support the monitoring and evaluation of Risk Education activities in collaboration with DRC MEAL department, and report accordingly. This includes ensuring electronic data collection
Provide regular written reports/updates to the Officer per agreed reporting schedule and formats agreed with manager in a timely manner and verify compliance with approved requirements and work plan, organizational rules, regulations and procedures and donor commitments.
Record the impact of the projects and the need for future work through the collection of Case Studies Information, photographs, videos, needs assessments and evaluation reports
SUPPORT/OPERATIONS
Input to procurement specifications and requirements in coordination with the Officer.
Provide administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes.
Ensure high accountability of budgets and equipment in the field
Familiarize with, understand, and apply SOPs
Any other duties requested by the Officer/PM
Required:
- Relevant university or vocational higher education
- Minimum of 1-year experience in Risk Education, Protection, Education or related field is required
- Previous experience working with an (I)NGO will be an asset
- Previous experience in training, facilitation, community-based education, public communication or teaching.
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Excellent team work skills with the ability to work flexibly in a team
- Potential and flexibility of attitude to learn
- Ability to work under pressure, ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines
- Good administrative and organizational ability
- Good computer skills including proficiency in using Outlook, Excel, Word
Education:
- Degree in Education or other relevant field.
Languages:
- English (fluent)
- Arabic (fluent)
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 our vision and values.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note.
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