Risk Education Officer (Borno) at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Slot: 8 Openings
Reporting to: Risk Education Advisor

Job Description

• The Risk Education Officer is responsible for the delivery of mine/ERW risk education to IDPs in assigned communities, in accordance with DDG’s approach and Standard Operating Procedures for risk education.

Task
To achieve the overall objective, the Risk Education Officer will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

• Assist the Risk Education Supervisor and manager and other senior staff in further developing educational content and methodologies, presentation materials, monitor materials, etc. suited to the needs of the target groups
• Conduct RE sessions has required.
• In close coordination with Risk Education Supervisor, collect data about possible location of contamination of Mines/ERW and victims of mine/ERW/IED-related accidents.
• Deliver RE alongside other DRC/DDG activities in the communities, ensuring close coordination, collaboration and programmatic synergies
• Submit activity records and weekly reports to the Risk Education Supervisor.
• Provide inputs and participate in the ongoing development of education materials and methods
• Ensure that all tasks allocated by the Risk Education Supervisor and manager are executed promptly, efficiently and in accordance with DDG operational guidelines
• Provide inputs and participate in the ongoing development of RE training and methods.
• Contribute to the management of safety and security by adhering to established protocols
• Any other tasks requested by the Risk Education Project manager, Risk Education Supervisor and/or Mine Action.

Key Requirements
Essentials:

• University degree in Social Science or tertiary education in any other relevant field will be a recommendation
• Good English and ability to effectively communicate in the local language, speaking, reading and writing
• Knowledge of local communities; actual inhabitants of these area are preferred
• Proven communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Must be able to remain neutral when working with communities
• Willing and able to work for long hours
• Artistic capability (e.g. singing, dancing, drama, graphic design) will be considered an asset
• Proven educational and/or training skills an advantage

Desirables:

• Proven MRE knowledge is essential
• Proven experience in addressing groups of people an advantage

Conditions:

• Availability: 1/3/2019
• 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.