Non-Technical Survey Facilitator

Non-Technical Survey Facilitator

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.  
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.  
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency. 
In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country, and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din. 

About the job
 
The overall role of NTS Facilitator is to conduct thorough investigation of new or previously recorded Suspected Hazardous Areas (SHA) that involves the collection and analysis of new and old information about a SHA. NTS Facilitator shall be able to provide detailed information on the available evidence to define as accurately as possible the boundaries of the SHA/Confirmed Hazardous Area (CHA). She/He shall be able to meet all requirements to apply ‘all reasonable effort’ and meet all criteria before bringing decision for land cancellation. 
Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities:

•    Facilitate the information flow between the community and DRC about the presence of Explosive Remnants of War and their potential risk. 
•    Support DRC’s Clearance/Survey teams in the field by liaising with the communities in the task areas before, during and after clearance. 
•    Liaise with targeted community leaders and local authorities. Always maintain Community Liaison.
•    Conduct NTS in tasked areas by the National Mine Action Authority. 
•    Collect and analyse data about ERW contamination from targeted communities in the assigned areas.
•    Process collected data into useful information.
•    Collaborate with the organization’s Information Management department. 
•    Provide accurate evidence-based information on the presence or absence of mines/ERW/IED type and nature of expected hazards.
•    Shall be able to identify generic shape of Explosive Ordnances/Land Service Ammunition in the areas of operation. 
•    Identify nearest medical facilities and record evacuation routes. 
•    Keep adequate records of daily, weekly and monthly activities. 
•    Report daily progress to the Team Leader. 
•    Maintain a good discipline within the team and in DRC establishments. 
•    Keep good behaviour and respect with mix gender team. 
•    Be responsible for assigned equipment and maintain it in working condition. 
Additional
The NTS Facilitator shall be prepared to undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the NTS Project Manager and Operations Manager. Before full employment shall undertake and succesfuly pass: 
•    NTS course 
•    Basic Life Support/First Aid Responder course 
•    Any other relavant training planned by the DRC HDP unit

Reporting to: NTS Project Manager
Direct reports: To Team Leader and NTS Project Manager.

About you:
Experience and technical competencies: 

•    Experience from working with teaching/education/social work. 
•    Good IT skills in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point). 
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
•    Prior experience from working with Mine Action NGO in Risk Education is desirable. 
•    Prior experience from working as deminer is desirable. 
•    Experience in drawing and reading maps is desirable.
•    Driving license B category.

Education: 
•    Degree preferably in sociology/social sciences/teaching

Languages: 

•    Arabic (fluent) 
•    English (moderate) preferably fluent

Key stakeholders: 
•    DRC HDP EORE teams 
•    DRC HDP clearance teams 
•    DRC HDP Information Management
•    Other departments of DRC
•    Local community authorities
•    Other Mine Action organizations
•    Regional Mine Action Center – North 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:  

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.  
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.  
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.  
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.  

We offer 
Contract length:One Year
Band:J
Designation of Duty Station:[Mosul/Tel Afar]
Start date:1 June 2021

Application process 
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. 

All applicants must upload 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: 8 May 2021

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo