Community Liaison Team Leader (Maiduguri) 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 is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, and 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Liaison Team Leader

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract type: National contract

The Position

Assist NTS Manager in the identification of areas for NTS processes through desk studies
Assist the NTS & RE Manager in the planning of Community Liaison tasks
Implement NTS processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, individual interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholders interviews and reporting
Directly supervise Community Liaison teams under his/her responsibility and ensure compliance with timelines, deadlines, and quality standards and SOPs
Identify needs for training and capacity building of community Liaisonteams and share with NTS & RE Manager
Understand and follow all safety SOPs in Nigeria and communicate any change on the security situation to the NTS Manager and Safety team
Establish and maintain working relations with local, Ward and LGA authorities and with communities of intervention
Establish working relations and regular Communications with security stakeholders (pólice, military, civil defense, vigilantes) in the areas of operations
Ensure and maintain the equipment in good condition and report any damage to NTS Manager

Key Requirements
Essentials:

Previous experience in Risk education & IED training(at least 2 years – mandatory)
Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys
At least one year experience in team management
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
Excellent communication skills
At least one year experience in community mobilisation
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent ability to work in team
Reporting skills

Desirables:

Excellent communication is an asset
Excellent Computer skills

Conditions

Availability: 1/6/2019
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.

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2019.

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