NTS / EORE Officer Vacancy at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

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Position Title: NTS / EORE Officer.

Job Station: Adamawa State.

INTRODUCTION:-

NTS / EORE Officer job opportunity is available at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Purpose

• The DRC Nigeria is looking to recruit an experienced, highly qualified and enthusiastic professional to join our great NTS – EORE team in Nigeria.
• The role includes Execution of the NTS and EORE tasks assigned by the Team Leader and complying with approved DRC safety rules /protocols and the HDP sector’s technical SOPs.
• This is position is a technical one, requiring a consistent previous experience in a similar position.
• This position also requires solid knowledge in NTS – EORE and safeguarding.
• This position also requires a full professional proficiency in English language.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Assist the team leader in the identification of areas for NTS processes.
• Assist the team leader and the NTS/CL coordinator in the planning of NTS & EORE tasks when required.
• Identify and mobilize local 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.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

• University Degree in Social Science or Tertiary Education in any other relevant field will be a recommendation.
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant sectorial areas implemented by DRC Nigeria programmes – including protection, food security, WASH, shelter, NFIs, mine action, mine risk education, and armed violence reduction
• Experience and willingness to work in the field in volatile and insecure areas;
• Experience living and working in a cross-cultural, multi-sector, team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and in adverse conditions;
• Demonstrated commitment and strict adherence to confidentiality
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal);
• Proficiency in common computer packages i.e. Word, Excel, Power point etc.

Key Requirements:

• 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.
• Knowledge of local communities; actual inhabitants of these areas are preferred. 
• 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 2 years of proven previous experience in NTS and EORE.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communicational skills.
• Excellent ability to work in a team.

Desirable:

• Proven communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills (Proven EORE, NTS and IED knowledge is essential)
• Proven experience in addressing groups of people an advantage.
• Fluency in Hausa and Higgi

REMUNERATION:-

• NM- H SB3 level 1

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Application Process and Notice

• All applicants must send a Cover Letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.
• DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
• DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.
• Applications submitted after the specified closing date will not be considered.
• Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline. 

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