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Community Engagement Assistant (Civil Society)

Tikrit

  • Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
  • Location: Tikrit
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Social Affairs
    • Administrative support
    • Civil Society and Local governance
  • Closing Date: Closed

Job title: Civil Society Assistant

Band: I

Management/Non-Management: (Non-Management)

Reporting to: Civil Society Project manager

Technical line manager: Civil Society Project Manager

Direct reports: N/A

Unit/department: Civil Society

Location:  Tikrit (include frequency traveling to Baiji, Sinniya)

Authorization level: N/A

Overall purpose of the role:Under the supervision of the Civil Society Program Manager and Specialist, the Civil Society Assistant will support the establishment of DRC civil society program in Bajii, including: 

  • Community outreach and mobilization of civil society actors in area of operations  
  • Consultation and engagement of stakeholders in area of operations 
  • Provision of administrative or technical support of all project activities (trainings, meetings, events, community consultations, data collection and analysis)
  • Assist the sector officers in ensuring quality of the planning, implementation and follow up of sector activities 

Responsibilities:

Programming & Operations

  • Administrative and technical support to Civil Society officers and Civil Society program
  • Supervising and monitoring the community grant COVID-19 activities’ implementation and CSOs.  
  • Carry out basic tasks within Civil Society program (e.g. data collection, organization of meetings with civil society actors, government stakeholders, community members) 
  • Carry out administrative tasks as requested by Civil Society Program Manager and Specialist   
  • Follow given work plans and guidelines  
  • Work closely with Baiji CSOs and Activists, providing support and guiding including field visits
  • Report any feedback and issues from the CSOs network

 

Coordination and representation

  • Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on sector relevant issues
  • Represent DRC, when request by the civil society PM, at meetings and other relevant technical coordination meetings
  • Ensure integration with other DRC sectors

 

 

Experience and technical competencies:  

  •  2 year of relevant work experience.
  • Previous experience with humanitarian and civil society organizations
  • Previous experience in programs focusing on civil society empowerment and governance is an asset
  • Experience with conducting administrative tasks and with following standard procedures and guidelines
  • Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a complex multicultural environment with different stakeholders
  • Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites when needed. 
  • Ability to work sensitively with different community members, taking into account gender, age and diversity. 
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work as part of a team to achieve joint objectives, in a multicultural context. 
  • Ability to act calmly in tense situations, handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, and act with transparency and integrity.  
  • Solution-oriented approach, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Detail oriented, with ability to organize and manage information, plan and manage workload, prioritize, and deliver to deadlines
     

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.

Education:

Diploma or equivalent professional qualification

 

Core
competencies

Basic

Advanced

Expert

Striving for excellence

Collaborating

Taking the lead

Communicating

Demonstrating integrity

Find the definition of DRC’s Core competencies here

Languages:

  • Fluency in Arabic
  • English proficiency is an asset

 

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

  • Civil Soceity  Team
  • Livelihood, Protetion,Shelter & infrastructure Team
  • Supply Chain, Finance, Support Teams
  • CSO Networks and actores
  • DRC CSO partneres
  • Media and Advocy partner (if requsted)
  • Other NGOs operating in the geographical area (if requsted)

 

 

¨Basic: I master the essentials, but may at times need help from others

¨Advanced: I can work independently at full professional level.

¨Expert: I am the go-to person when others need help.

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