Job Overview
Peacebuilding Officer (Community Safety Officer)
Tripoli, Libya
DRC, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified manager to implement peacebuilding, community safety and conflict prevention projects, and lead the community safety team.
About the job :
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.
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 interested in 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 and 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 and successful liaison with community focal points and authorities
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
- Previous experience working on conflict prevention/social cohesion
- 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: June 27, 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: June 12, 2022
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!
APPLY FOR POSITION
Application due: 6/12/2022
Workplace: Tripoli
Department/Country: Libya
Contract type: National contract
Homepage: drc.ngo
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ABOUT DDG/DRC
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is widely recognized as provider of efficient and community-oriented solutions to human security problems caused by landmines and other explosive remnants of war as well as small arms and light weapons.
DDG is part of DRC (Danish Refugee Council), founded in Denmark in 1956, and which is Denmark’s largest and the world’s leading non-profit, independent, rights-based refugee organization.
Our vision is to assist refugees, internally displaced people and their host communities to a dignified life. We protect lives and human rights and empower beneficiaries throughout conflict displacement by providing shelter, food, and hope in terms of work, education and integration towards a sustainable future.