AVR Facilitator at the Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Location: Maiduguri

Overall Objective

• Direct operational implementation of AVR activities in the DRC/DDG areas of operation (community safety planning, conflict management education, dialogue facilitation, youth engagement).
• The AVR Facilitator is responsible for the implementation of the activities of the project with the level of quality required and in a timely manner.
• The AVR Facilitator is also in charge of liaising with the project stakeholders, establishing a wide network including the authorities, security services, communities, NGOs, and other possible sources of information.
• The AVR Facilitator will collect data and report on a daily basis to his/her Supervisor. 

Key Requirements
Essential (+ or - if needed):

• University degree in Social Science or tertiary education in any other relevant field will be a preferred 
• Experience in community mobilization, facilitation of workshops or other participative activities (focus groups, mediation processes, etc.) necessary.
• Knowledge of local communities; actual inhabitants of these areas are preferred
• Fluency in local language and English language speaking, reading and writing
• Must be able to remain neutral when working with communities

Desirables (+ or - if needed):

• Previous experience working with youth
• Previous experience working for an international or national NGO/civil society organization
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Energetic and enthusiastic 
• Willing and able to work for long hours when requested
• Creative and willing to learn new things 
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, G-mail)

Conditions

• Availability: September 2017
• 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.