Explosive Ordnance Risk Education team member (Two vacant positions)

DCA Lebanon has worked in mine action since 2007. In addition to reducing the harm from explosion, clearance activities also release contaminated land for socio-economic development in the context of rising demands from the local and refugee population. In 2012, DCA began implementing humanitarian and development projects through local partners and scaled up its operations in 2021 due to the deepening crisis in country.

For further information about DCA please refer to our website: Lebanon (danchurchaid.org).

Role
The EORE team is responsible for developing and implementing EORE programs, conducting needs assessments and evaluations, and coordinating with other mine action pillars. The position requires a person with mid experience in coordination and planning at all levels of governance as well as proven experience of assessments, reporting, and analysis in relation to Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE).

Responsibilities

• Report to EORE Team leader.
• Deliver engaging and interactive EORE training sessions to community members, including children, women, and vulnerable groups.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods, such as presentations, discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, to cater to different learning styles.
• Adapt EORE training materials and content to the specific needs, risks, and cultural context of the target communities.
• Effectively communicate EORE messages in a clear, concise, and culturally appropriate manner.
• Distribute EORE materials to communities.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for local customs, traditions, and beliefs during EORE activities.
• Conduct community interviews under the supervision of the Team Leader.
• Assist the Team Leader with internal and external logistical issues related to EORE.
• Complete internal DCA and IMSMA forms.
• Shall carry out other tasks as dictated by changing circumstances or as required by OM.

Background

• 1 to 2 years’ experience within the humanitarian sector, preferably mine action program.
• Practical experience of mainstreaming gender in development, advocacy, or humanitarian work.
• Practical experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Experience in using GIS is an advantage.
• Full driving license.
• Relevant education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Systematic and organized in approach, with the ability to work on own initiative including accuracy, consistency, attention to detail, and tenacity.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure with limited supervision.
• Previous experience in insecure environments and able to work effectively under stress & to adapt to difficult conditions.
• Written & verbal proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred.
• Very good computer skills are essential.
• Ability to vary work styles, follow procedures, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and to take initiative.
• High professional standard of work ethics, as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with DCA and donor policies.

Reporting

• Regular reports on the performance and services will be submitted to EORE team leader on a weekly basis.
• Regular check-ins and feedback sessions will be conducted to ensure effective coordination and support.

DCA offers

• 2-Month contract; renewal is based on the availability of funds.
• Good colleagues in a rewarding and empowering workplace.
• An interesting and challenging experience, addressing humanitarian needs.
• Training opportunities to help you grow professionally.
• Employees will undergo a comprehensive orientation and training program to familiarize themselves with the humanitarian standards, data entry systems, and distribution procedures.

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

Please note all qualifications will be verified before formal job offer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.

Applications submitted elsewhere will not be taken into consideration.

Deadline for applications is the 22nd of November 2024. However, due to the urgency of the position DCA has the right to interview, select, and send job offer prior to the closing date (rolling basis).

DCA is an equality opportunity employer. All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnicity are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment Policy and our Child Safeguarding Policy. For more information on DCA, see www.danchurchaid.org.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.

Department: CO Lebanon

Deadline: 22 November 2024

Location: Lebanon