DRC recrute un agent de sécurité communautaire (consolidation de la paix), Tripoli, Libye
Context :
DRC, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified officer to implement peacebuilding, community safety and conflict prevention projects, and lead the community safety team.
DRC has since 2011 been operating in Libya assisting displaced people, host communities, refugees and migrants with Community Safety, Protection, WASH, Shelter and Economic Recovery activities. Community Safety is a specialized unit within DRC, which strives to identify safety and peacebuilding needs from the perspective of those living in areas with safety risks and communal tension, and to help them find non-violent solutions. Since 2018, DRC has under its Community Safety Sector been working on peacebuilding, strengthening social cohesion, conflict prevention, awareness raising on the risk of weapons for civilians and community-focused security sector reform in Libya.
About the job :
We are looking for at least one Community Safety Officer(s) for its Tripolitania team. You should be excited by meeting and working with local communities across Tripoli, and potentially Tripolitania, and interested in developing and establishing spaces for dialogue, awareness raising campaigns on the risks of weapons, community trainings on conflict management and community focused security sector reform. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
- Planning of daily, weekly and monthly implementation of project activities with the manager ;
- Directly day-to-day implementation of project activities including outreach to communities, meetings with community leaders, planning and facilitating of dialogue, training and actor mapping sessions, key informant interviews and management of project activities (on and offline) ;
- Mobilize amd liaise with key target groups for DRC activities i.e., youth, civil society, community leaders, municipal representatives, women, vulnerable groups, minorities, migrants, IDPs, PWDs among others ;
- Plan and arrange logistics (procurements with the supply chain team) in preparation of and during community sessions and project activities – events in coordination with the Manager and support staff ;
- Contribute to regular reporting and documentation of project activities ;
- Promote a culture of learning with the team and actively share challenges and lessons learned.
About you :
To be successful in this role we expect you to have minimum 2 years of experience working with non-governmental organizations and extensive demonstrated experience working with communities. Moreover, we also expect the following :
Required :
- Solid analytical skills ;
- Solid organizational skills ;
- Solid reporting skills ;
- Solid time and task management skills ;
- High degree of computer literacy ;
- Ability to work under pressure with flexibility ;
- Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
Desirable :
- A university degree in social science, political science, related field or relevant experience ;
- Well-connected and respected in the local community ;
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English and Arabic.
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 (with possibility of extension) ;
- Designation of Duty Station : Tripoli ;
- Start date : 01 February 2022.
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 : 21 December , 2021
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