Community Engagement Officer at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Location: Michika, Adamawa.
Contract type: National contract

The Position

• The primary function for this position is to develop mutual relationship with community members and the local leadership structures, and define and solve problems through collaboration with community residents.
• The goal is to prevent and/or reduce crime, fear and antisocial behaviour in the community. Community engagement and safety approach recognizes that crime prevention and control must involve a partnership between the security providers and the community. People appointed to serve in this role must have prior experience in Nigeria Police Service.

Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities: (in bullet points):

• Mobilize project participants and key stakeholders at the state, local government and community level and introduce them to the concept of community engagement and safety.
• Determine the training and capacity building needs of community leaders and other key project stakeholders on community engagement and safety.
• Interact and collaborate with members of the community to create and maintain comfortable and safe living conditions in the communities.
• Play a preventive role by making their presence felt in the community through creating a sense of security to community members, deter crimes, support crime victims, and offer information when necessary.
• Carry out enquiries in communities to establish any safety and security needs.
• Jointly with community focal persons, establish community support structures that can be used for reporting crime and any other activities that could threaten peace and harmony in the community.
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights and reports.   
• Assist AVR Manager and AVR Supervisor in carrying out monitoring and evaluation of program activities.  
• Develop weekly and monthly plans and budgets for AVR Supervisor or Manager’s approval  
• Advice AVR Manager and Supervisor on tools and equipment required for the implementation of community engagement and safety.  
• Ensure quality control during implementation of community engagement and safety activities in accordance to DRC global standards.

N.B: The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Job Requirements
Essential:

• At least a Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution of higher learning in Nigeria. Specialised training in Criminal Justice, Law, Mediation and dispute resolution is an added advantage.
• At least 7-10 years of service in Nigeria National Police Service.
• Knowledge of the context of Northeast Nigeria.
• Proven record of working with local communities in maintaining law and order.
• Experience working in diverse and cross-cultural and insecure context.

Desirable:

• Previous experiences in community engagement and safety program is an added advantage
• Experience working with NGOs, preferably in a humanitarian context.
• Master qualification in conflict prevention, international relations, law, peace studies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Conditions

• Availability: 01.06.2021
• 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.