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• Responsible to develop/strengthen
  relationships with agencies at the field level in close cooperation with
  the community services officer and the protection and community services
  coordination
• Work closely with the various functional
  units to take community development approach in their work
• Responsible for representing DRC in any
  relevant field based thematic meetings with stakeholders and otherwise as
  needed
• Actively coordinate with the field staff
  of other DRC sectors and other organizations
• Actively participate in the regular sector
  meetings and in house coordination meetings

• Effectively implement the day to day
  activities according to plan and technical standards
• Under the supervision of the community
  services officer, contribute to the writing of concept papers and proposal
  development in this thematic are
• Support the community services focused
  assessment and ongoing risk analysis in order to design adequate projects
• Significantly contribute to the
  identification of any gaps with a view to generating ideas for future
  projects in this thematic area
• Offering technical assistance and guidance
  to mainstream community mobilization –which comprises conflict management
  education- to all community based structures
• Under the supervision of the community
  services officer, ensure that all the IEC approaches and tools are
  developed in synergy with the other DRC’s initiatives at the programme
  level
• Contribute to daily quality
  implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community mobilization
  related projects in Adjumani
• Make sure that all the designed
  interventions adhere to protection standards and principles as well as DRC
  guidelines and accountability standards
• Contribute to the development of advocacy
  points based on assessment of situation and risks
• In collaboration with the Adjumani
  community services officer, proactively contribute to quality and timely
  monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Any other tasks as may be assigned from
  time to time

• Responsible to manage a team of outreach
  workers at the cluster level. Provide technical and programmatic
  leadership in this thematic area for DRC outreach workers and community
  based mechanisms in Adjumani operational area
• Develop staff performance measurements and
  targets and appraise them based on the set targets
• Conduct daily field visits to support
  field staff through technical back stopping and to train duty bearers.
• Uphold DRC’s code of conduct and
  principles of accountability

• Plan and coordinate proactively logistics
  and movement of staff from and to different clusters
• Support the community services officer to
  monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provide
  timely feedback on budget follow ups.
• Follow-up all DRC / DDG procedures for
  security, Finance, Logistics, HR and Administration
• Responsible for complying with donors and
  internal DRC reporting and accountability policy and procedures

• The applicant for the Danish Refugee
  Council (DRC) Community Service Assistant career opportunity must hold a University
  degree in Development studies, social sciences or other relevant fields
• At least two years’ experience working
  with vulnerable communities, basic needs and distribution programming
  experience, and/or advocacy programmes.
• Previous exposure and experience of
  managing and supervising staff.
• Prior experience in community mobilisation
  and effective facilitation skills.
• Previous experience of working with UN or
  Non‐Governmental
  organizations.
• Good communication skills and ability to
  conduct training and awareness.
• Understanding of gender, protection and
  human rights.
• Computer skills.
• Good organizational and people management
  skills.
• Knowledge of the local languages spoken in
  the operation area (Kyaka and Adjumani) is an asset.
• Familiarity with Monitoring &
  Evaluation for UN-funded projects desired.
• Fluency in Arabic is essential, while
  knowledge of Dinka and Maadi is desirable.

• A cover letter (1 page) in which you
  explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the
  qualities and qualifications criteria and salary expectations.
• Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages).
  The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant
  training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant
  references.

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