Community Safety Facilitator

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