Social Cohesion Officer

Social Cohesion Officer

Social Cohesion Officer
[Salahaldin-Balad]
In 2003, , DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country. Today, DRC continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable displacement-affected families, including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in Basra, Baqubah, Jalawla, Gatoon, Baghdad, Muqdadiya, Balad, Aziz Balad, Samarra, Mosul, Duhok, Tel Afar, Baa’j, Sinjar, and Erbil.

Find more about DRC operations in Iraq here: Iraq | DRC Danish Refugee Council

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified [Social Cohesion Officer]

Overall purpose of the role:

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Social Cohesion Officer is responsible to contribute to direct implementation of day-to-day activities, engage local stakeholders, community members, and youth in DRC programming, and contributing to project recording keeping, reporting, and an active culture of organizational learning to support the successful delivery of a peacebuilding project in Salah Aldin.

Main Responsibilities:

• Weekly and daily work planning for implementation of project activities in your location.
• Contribute to ongoing conflict analysis and provide feedback to the Project Manager on changes in local conflict dynamics and possible impact on programming.
• Directly participate in day-to-day implementation of project activities including mobilization of communities, facilitation of community dialogue sessions, training and mentoring conflict prevention and management participants and regularly liaise with youth groups DRC is collaborating with on the project.
• Arrange logistics in preparation of the different project activities in coordination with support staff
• Contribute to regular reporting and documentation of project activities
• ensure the proper collection, use and storage of project data, in compliance with DRC policy.
• Carry out administrative, logistic and other tasks (in Samarra especially)as requested by the Project Manager.
• Other duties assigned by project manager.

Other

• Ensure adherence to DRC national staff policy guidelines and Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with DRC AGD policy and AGD programmatic minimum standards.
• Ensure compliance with the zero-tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy
• Ensure compliance with DRC guidelines and policies on HR, admin, finance, and supply.

Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by the Peacebuilding Project Manager.

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least one year of experience working with non-governmental organizations
• Demonstrated work experience with communities conducting community dialogue facilitation exercises
• Demonstrated ability to provide trainings and build capacity of other staff using positive learning techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in programming engaging youth
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and supporting people effected by conflict; previous experience in delivering humanitarian programming is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of gender and protection mainstreaming; a commitment to apply an age, gender and diversity (AGD) approach to programming.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

University degree, preferably in social sciences

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

• Social Cohesion PM
• MEAL and IM Team
• Grant management
• Community stakeholders

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

WE OFFER

• Contract Length: 6 Months
• Salary Band: H
• Start Date: 1-November-2024
• Comprehensive health insurance for staff, spouse, and up to two children under 18.
• Personal Accident insurance coverage in the event of work-related accidents during working hours.
• Psychosocial support for staff and family members.
• Learning & Development opportunities for professional growth.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff. Please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process
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: [14-October-2024]

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

Department: , Amman

Location: Salahaldin - Balad

Application deadline: 14 Oct 2024