DRC Non-Technical Survey and Community Liaison Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

DRC Non-Technical Survey and Community Liaison Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria


Purpose

  • Danish Refugee Council is currently looking for Non-Technical Survey (NTS) & Community Liaison Coordinator for the DDG programme in Nigeria focusing in the North-east region.

    The overall role of the NTS/CL Manager is to provide oversight and ensure implementation of all NTS/CL activities with DRC Programme in Nigeria as follow:

  • Training, education and awareness of ERW and safe behavior, resulting in reduced risk-taking behavior within the conflict-affected communities;

  • Identification of hazardous areas through Non-Technical survey that will enable safe return of communities and/or land freed for productive use, while marking of contaminated areas, as part of NTS, will generate a decrease in the number of casualties;

  • Team management and supervision.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • The main responsibilities and tasks of the Non-Technical Survey (NTS) & Community Liaison Coordinator are the following:

    Staff Management & Supervision:

  • Conduct training for NTS/RE operators/facilitators, key people in the communities etc.;

  • Conduct refresher training for NTS/RE facilitators and ensure the skills of the NTS/RE operators/facilitators are according to applicable internal and international standards;

  • Supervise the teams and ensure that the tasked NTS/RE activities are carried out in the field;

  • Ensure that the team has the necessary materials and other equipment to carry out the designated activities.

  • Planning, monitoring & quality management

  • Initiate, plan and coordinate NTS/RE in targeted communities;

  • Coordinate and lead needs’ assessment, baseline surveys and data collection in the field;

  • Analyze data on contamination collected by the survey teams and provide reports on hazardous areas;

  • Conduct regular Quality Assurance (QA);

  • Act as budget manager for the project.

    Coordination:

  • Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the NTS/RE activities;

  • Maintain good communication with partner organizations;

  • Maintain good relationships and communication with other mine action interventions in the area including those involved in the survey, marking and clearance to ensure good coordination and shared knowledge.

    Reporting:

  • Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly work plans;

  • Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports;

  • Ensure that all reports from the field are properly completed and submitted in a timely fashion;

  • Ensure timely reporting to the Head of Office, DDG Global Advisor and other relevant stakeholders;

  • Keep monthly records of NTS / RE teams’ progress and activities

  • Undertake any other tasks as required by Head of office.

    Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in MRE and NTS within humanitarian mine action programmes
    EOD 3 qualified

  • Prior experience working with NGO is an asset

  • Excellent working knowledge of International Mine Action Standards and experience in drafting standard operating procedures

  • Excellent knowledge of non-technical survey and community support activities

  • However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot employ, under an expatriate contract, a citizen of the country in which she/ he is going to be stationed (in such case, the Republic of Nigeria).

    Required Skills & Qualities

    Core Competencies of DRC:

  • Striving for excellence

  • Collaboration

  • Taking the lead

  • Communication

  • Demonstrating Integrity

  • Knowledge of Mines and ERW encountered in Western Sahara and understanding of military operations

  • Good knowledge of clearance methodologies and equipment utilized in demining operations, experience planning and implementing clearance operations is an asset

  • Proven experience and knowledge of information management and analysis, IMSMA and Base Camp Garmin. Other GIS software is an asset

  • Good writing skills in reporting and proposal development

  • Ability to work away from home within remote environments for extended periods of time

  • Excellent discipline with the ability to follow direct instructions

  • Team-player who accepts DRC/DDG lines of management and is able to command authority him/herself.

  • Well organized, proactive, flexible and trustworthy

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Computer literate, MS Office and DRC Dynamic

  • Multi-tasking and Organizational skills is a must

  • Adaptable and Flexible

  • Proven analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace

  • Team-oriented & good sense of humor.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; DRC Non-Technical Survey and Community Liaison Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria


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