Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Assistant ( Two Vacant Positons)

Background
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 objective of this position is to support the EORE Officer in gathering and analysing data on communities affected by explosive ordnance (EO) to inform risk reduction efforts through four main key aspects: Support EORE Officer, Data Collection Assistance, Data Entry, and Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Report to the EORE Officer .
• Assist the EORE Officer with preparing survey instruments by ensuring clarity and understandability of questions for the target audience and cultural appropriateness of the language and content in addition to proper formatting for ease of data collection and analysis.
• Support the EORE officer in design and plan EORE interventions in target communities (Prepare a Monthly Implementation plan).
• Conduct EORE training sessions for community members, including children, women, and vulnerable groups.
• Organize and facilitate EORE community meetings to raise awareness and promote safe behaviours.
• Coordinate EORE outreach activities, including distributing EORE materials and conducting door-to-door visits.
• Maintain accurate records of EORE training participants, community outreach activities, and incident reports
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for local customs, traditions, and beliefs during EORE activities.
• Provide the Information Management Officer with IMSMA reports that are to be submitted to the RMAC/LMAC.
• Enter collected data into spreadsheets or databases, ensuring accuracy and consistency and work closely with the EORE Officer to resolve any data quality issues.
• Support EORE Officer in organizing and summarizing collected data by creating tables, charts, or other visual aids.
• Assist with preparing basic reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders (with guidance from the EORE Officer).

Background

• At least 12-month in working with Humanitarian Mine Action and involved in surveys.
• Prior experience in data collection or research assistance.
• Experience working in a community setting or with INGOs.
• Completed an NTS course and a Manual Mine Clearance/Battle Area Clearance course.
• Proficiency in entering data accurately and efficiently into spreadsheets or databases.
• Experience with IMSMA Core (Information Management System in Mine Action) and GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
• First Aid and Basic Safety Training (Being prepared for potential hazards in the field is important).
• A valid driving license.

Reporting

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

DCA offers

• 2-Month contract; renewed 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, recruitment is on rolling basis, DCA has the right to interview, select, and send job offer prior to the closing date.

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