Job Description
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an International non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP) has recently been established as one of DRC’s five core sectors. The sector covers what has until now mainly been the programmatic focus of DRC’s technical unit Danish Demining Group. HDP additionally covers the sub-sectors of Mine Action, Weapons and Ammunitions Management (WAM), Conflict Management, and Security Governance.
DRC is looking for a Non-Technical Survey/Community Liaison Officer to support ongoing humanitarian mine clearance projects in Ivankiv.
Overall purpose of the role:
The overall role of the NTS/CL Officer is to implement and oversee all NTS/CL activities with DRC HDP Programme in Ukraine that includes:
1) Identification and assessment of hazardous areas through Non-Technical Survey that will identify intervention needs, enable safe return of communities and/or productive use of land;
2) Supervision of marking of contaminated areas, as part of NTS, that will generate a decrease in the number of casualties;
3) Community Liaison to maximize impact and ensure community participation in DRC-HDP HMA activities.
Responsibilities:
Non-technical survey and Community Liaison
- Assist TFM/OM in the identification of areas for NTS processes through desk studies;
- Assist the TFM/OM in prioritising and the planning of NTS/CL tasks;
- Identify hazardous areas within the project AOR, compile all necessary reports (in English and Ukrainian) as per NMAS and/or SOP and make recommendations for prioritisation of follow on intervention activities (such as MMC/BAC operations);
- Implement NTS processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, individual interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholders’ interviews and reporting;
- Ensure marking activities are conducted in line with internal SOPs and National Mine Action Standards;
- Conduct Community Liaison prior to, during and after clearance to guide the deployment of assets and verify the relevance and impact of the intervention (including post clearance surveys);
- Identify and report any EORE needs to HMA OM and Project managers for further EORE identified activities;
- Identify needs for training and capacity building of NTS/CL team(s) and share with TFMOM;
- Understand and follow all safety SOPs in Ukraine and communicate any change on the security situation to the Operations Manager and Safety Specialist;
- Assist HMA TFM/Operations Manager with timely and quality NTS inputs to internal and external reports, concept notes, proposals, and other similar documentation.
Reporting
- Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly work plans;
- Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reports;
- Keep accurate records of daily, weekly, monthly activities, beneficiaries involved, and risks identified, all in accordance with relevant government, donors’ and DRC-HDP regulations and requirements;
- Ensure NTS data is submitted according to DRC-HDP Information Management SOPs;
- Ensure and maintain equipment in good condition and report any damage to TFM.
Coordination
- Proactively participate in regular DRC-HDP meetings and provide updates as appropriate;
- Establish and maintain working relations with local authorities and with communities of intervention to ensure a smooth implementation of HMA activities;
- Establish working relations and regular communications with security stakeholders (police, military, civil defence, vigilantes) in the areas of operations in close collaboration with TFM, OM and Safety Specialist;
- Support the HMA Operations Manager and TFM in liaising with the above-mentioned stakeholders and authorities;
- All other responsibilities included in the approved NTS/CL SOP.
Experience and competencies:
- Secondary/High school education
- HMA experience
- At least 1 year of proven previous experience in NTS and/or Community Liaison and/or other HMA activities (such as deminer or EOD team member)
- Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a Deminers Training and NTS/CL by recognized INGO;
- Knowledge of internal MMC/BAC SOPs;
- Knowledge of Mines and UXO encountered in Ukraine (Basic EO recognition);
- Excellent knowledge of topography and map drawing, basic handling of compass, GPS, laser range finder and digital camera;
- Understanding of contamination size and problem in eastern Ukraine;
- Knowledge about MA stakeholders and partners in Ukraine;
- Knowledge of local communities; actual inhabitants of these areas are preferred;
- Good knowledge of MS Office programs and mapping programs;
- Fluency in Russian and Ukrainian; working level of English is compulsory
- Good organisational and communicational skills;
- Excellent ability to work in team.
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:
Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer
Contract length: 3 months probationary period, with the possibility of extension based on available funding.
Level: H
The application is open for Ukrainian citizens only. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.
Application process
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: September 25, 2022
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
