Humanitarian Mine Action Officer at DRC, Maiduguri, Nigeria

Deadline: 09 August 2022

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Humanitarian Mine Action Officer in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The duration of this post is 7 months.

DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Humanitarian Mine Action Officer will perform the following functions:

• Assist the HMA team leader in the identification of areas for NTS processes.
• Assist the HMA team leader and the HMA manager in the planning of NTS & EORE tasks when required.
• Identify and mobilize targeted communities for NTS tasks base on reported suspected hazardous areas.
• Implement NTS & EORE processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, individual interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholder’s interviews, and reporting
• Provide basic risk education to affected communities and recommend more advanced risk education intervention by the Risk Education team whenever needed.
• Conduct explosive ordnance risk education activities and sessions as required.
• Deliver EORE training alongside other DRC/HDP activities in the communities, ensuring close coordination, collaboration, and programmatic synergies.
• Be familiar with and follow all safety SOPs in DRC Nigeria and communicate any change on the security situation to the Team Leader and DRC Safety unit.
• Establish and maintain working relations with local authorities and communities.
• Carry out all other responsibilities included in the approved NTS and EORE SOPs.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• University degree or equivalent in education, social sciences or any other relevant field.
• Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a Non-Technical Survey Training by recognized INGO.
• Certificate/Accreditation of participation in a EORE (or similar) Training by recognized INGO.
• Experience living and working in a cross-cultural, multi-sector team environment especially North East Nigeria
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to gather information using new technologies and Apps.
• Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys.
• At least 3 years of proven previous experience in NTS and EORE.
• Fluency in English and Hausa (and/or Kanuri)
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent ability to work in a team.

Howto Apply

Applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English through online process.

For more information, visit DRC.