Risk Education Assistant

About the job 

The Risk Education Assistant (REA) is will implement risk education programming aiming to reduce the threat posed by mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to the population living in Lebanon as well as refugees returning or potentially returning to Syria. S/he will ensure that activities are implemented within DRC/DDG’s regulations, procedures, guidelines and strategy; and will maintain at all times an accountable professional relationship with beneficiaries and other stakeholders. The REA is a member of the new RE team. The REA will also maintain a safe environment for staff, beneficiaries and assets through a proactive approach following DRC/DDG SOPs and security framework. The risk education assistant will be based in Bekaa, under the direct line management of the Risk Education manager with close coordination with the Bekaa program team. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

• Conduct direct MRE sessions for adults and children according to DDG SOPs, using standard and approved methodologies after initial job-specific training. 

• Record and report MRE beneficiaries numbers according to gender and age, using a standardized reporting template. 

• Collect all necessary details from MRE sessions accurately and completely. 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hotspots and share information collected in the field with the MRE Officer in order to inform future deployment plans. 

• Participate in the development of the content and update of materials 

• Maintain basic knowledge of common types of landmines and ordnance relating to the context in Lebanon and the Syrian border areas. 

• Maintain good working relations within DRC-DDG and other organizations in the area of responsibility 

• Understand, and ensure compliance of the DDG Global SOP on Risk Education and DRC-DDG Code of Conduct 

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for DRC/DDG staff, beneficiaries and assets by ensuring the local security procedures are up to date and SOPs are being followed in line DRC/DDG policy. ​

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have University degree or a secondary education degree paired with experience, or another related field

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required  

• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is essential
• Candidates with prior experience in a training role will be prioritized. 
• At least three years with an NGO will be prioritized.   
• Experience in EOD, BAC and none technical / technical survey is advantageous;
• Proven communication skills and report writing skills are advantageous, in Arabic and English. 

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 DRC’s vision and values. ​

We offer 

• Contract length: 9 months until 30 November 2019 
• Level:  B1, Monthly Basic Salary USD 1250.  
• Duty Station: Bekaa
• Start date: March 2019​

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.​

Application process 

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.ngo under current vacancies. 

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email to Dolene Khairallah will not be considered.​

Closing date for applications: 27th February 2019  The interviews are expected to be on rolling basis, DRC reserves the right to begin interviews before the application closing date as soon as they shortlist a qualified candidate, in addition the position can be filled and closed before the application closing date. 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.

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