ABOUT THE JOB
The Community Safety facilitator (CSF) play a key role in implementing DDG’s Border Security Management Programme. They work directly with local communities and local authorities to strengthen their capacity to improve safety at the community level. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitating community engagement and participation in the programme; mapping key local actors; engaging local authorities and supporting capacity building training; training local communities; supporting dialogue between communities and local authorities and security providers..
YOUR MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Safety Facilitator (CSF)
Act as primary link and channel for communication between communities, local authorities and DDG
Supporting the mapping and identification of project locations and key stakeholders in accordance with DRC / DDG selection criteria and process
Facilitate the engagement and participation of communities and local authorities in the programme
Ensure good cooperation with partners and other organizations working in the project areas
Provide inputs and participate in the baseline study and other research activities
Facilitate awareness, dialogue and other activities aimed at reducing armed violence and improving border management, including activities to strengthen local conflict management capacity and to promote better collaboration between local communities and formal security providers
Support the regular monitoring project activities
Take good care of all assigned equipment including vehicles, motorcycles, computers and communication equipment
Ensure that all project resources are well managed and DDG financial procedures are adhered to
Fully adhere to DDG’s procedures for security, financial management, logistics, human resources and administration
Uphold DDG/DRC’s Code of Conduct
ABOUT YOU
Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in relevant field (development, Peace Studies, Social science or related field).
Strong understanding of dynamics that lead to armed violence (preferably in arid and semi-arid environments)
Substantial knowledge of the Kenyan political and social structures, preferably from community to the national level
Open-minded and committed to finding non-violent ways to mitigate conflict and promote inter-communal peace and collaboration
Experience with community peace and/or development work
Strong ability to communicate with different groups of people, including community leaders and members, security providers, and local authorities
Experience of working in insecure environments
Ability to use IT equipment effectively including computers and mobile phones
Cultural and gender sensitivity
DRC CORE COMPETENCIES
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 our vision and values.
WHAT WE OFFER
Contract length: 8 Months
Duty Station: wajir
Start date: Immediately
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff
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