Emergency Assistant at the Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Location: Mubi, Adamawa

Job Description

• We are currently looking for a highly qualified Emergency Project Assistant who can support our team to implement multi-sector programs including food security, WASH, shelter and NFI support.

Responsibilities
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Assist during all the processes of rapid multi-sectorial needs assessment and emergency responses
• Assist in mobilizing the communities for the realization of all project / program activities
• Supervise assigned DRC associates and volunteers to meet their contracted obligations
• Disseminating and sharing information with Persons of Concern on their rights and access to services
• Apply technical elements of DRC Emergency multi-sector response, including technical applications of WASH / Food Security / Shelter and general Emergency Distribution strategies
• Plan, supervise and monitor training, awareness and sensitisation activities, including maintenance and verification of all supporting documentation and activities (e.g. pre- and post-tests).
• At field level keep good relations with local implementing actors, local authorities and other international and local stakeholders.

About You

• To be successful in this role we expect you to knowledgeable on general emergency programming, particularly within an INGO context.
• You should have both project and people management skills, as well as the flexibility to work with competing priorities. Team work and motivation is a must..
• All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, Striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity.

Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required:

• Higher Diploma
• Two years Work experience with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and/or displaced population
• Experience implementing Emergency Programs, multi sector preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries, duty bearers and other stakeholders.
• Fluency in English Language and have a sound knowledge of the local languages of Maiduguri and Mubi.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve results

Desirable:

• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to work in a variety of environments and in remote locations without communication or amenities.
• Remains productive when under pressure with ability to prioritise effectively, and respects and adheres to deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Email application software.

We Offer

• Contract length: 5 months
• Level: SB4
• Expected start date: February 1 2018
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.