Community Liaison Team Leader at the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) – Adamawa

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 looking for a highly qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Liaison Team Leader

Location: Mubi, Adamawa

The position

The CL Team Leader reports to the DDG NTS Manager. His/her main responsibility is to lead the deployment of community liaison teams for EORE and NTS activities following the procedures outlined in the current GOP and SOP.
/She is responsible of the weekly and monthly planning for the deployment of the team in charge, assist to the NTS manager in the process of forecasting the required resources for the CL activities and the QA of IMSMA reports.

Key roles

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 and QA 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 Liaison teams 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 (police, military, civil defence, vigilantes) in the areas of operations
Ensure and maintain the equipment in good condition and report any damage to NTS Manager
All other responsibilities included into the approved NTS/EORE SOP.

Key Requirements
Experience and technical competencies:

Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a Non-Technical Survey Training (ToT) by recognized INGO.
Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a Mine Risk Education (or similar) Training (ToT) by recognized INGO.
Knowledge of local communities; actual inhabitants of these areas are preferred
Ability to manage and analyse sensitive and confidential information
Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys
At Least 3 years of proven previous experience in risk education
Basic knowledge in IM/GIS
Abilities using new technologies and APPs to gather information
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent communicational skills
Excellent ability to work in team

Desirable:

At least 01 year of proven previous experience as NTS Team Leader
Excellent communication is an asset
Excellent Computer skills
Fluency in Fluency in Hausa, Marghi/Higgi

Education:

University degree in Social Science or tertiary education in any other relevant field will be a recommendation

Conditions

Availability: ASAP

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
11th August, 2019.

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