Community Engagement Team Leader

WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

DRC HDP is looking for a dedicated Community Engagement Team Leader to support in the development and implementation of DRCs Community Engagement activities in Afghanistan in promoting social cohesion, peace and mitigating the impact of conflict. In line with the sector standards and training requirements, the Community Engagement team leader is primarily responsible for supporting programme staff based in the Area Office in organizing and leading the implementation of conflict mediation trainings, community safety planning and community engagement activities. The team leader will work closely with the CE Specialist/HDP Manager to conduct detailed conflict analysis in areas of implementation to inform community engagement and other programmer response, ensuring conflict sensitivity of all activities. The team leader will also contribute to project monitoring, evaluation and reporting and is expected to mentor and support of Community Engagement staff based in the Area Office.

Responsibilities:

• Support the CE officers with procurement process, plans, updates, and follow-up with the procurement unit.
• Support translation of training materials, documents and interpretation in meetings as needed.
• Support planning, organizing and conducting trainings and workshops on community safety (community mapping and conflict analysis) and conflict management.
• Support the CE Specialist/HPD Manager in adapting and/or updating training methodology, content and materials.
• Support the identification of community safety and social cohesion initiatives and their implementation
• Maintain regular communication with programme staff in the area office for mentoring and reporting.
• Establish and maintain linkages among relevant stakeholders (internal and external).
• Work closely with the Area Programme Manager (APM), CE Specialist/HDP Manager, and support programme staff in the area office in conducting conflict assessments, ensure that they are updated and shared with relevant DRC staff.
• Build the capacity and support the CE officers in conflict mediation trainings, community safety planning (CSP) and other relevant activities in line with the sector standards.
• Keep the APM and CE Specialist/HDP Manager updated on the progress of the activities and any issues that may arise during the implementation that need senior managers' attention.
• Support the APM and MEAL department in generating qualitative and quantitative data to document milestones of project progress and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates as required.
• Promote a culture of learning with the team and actively share challenges and lessons learned.
• Support with the recruitment processes and follow up on recruitments with HR department at the area level.
• Provide weekly report to the CE Specialist on program status in the area level.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Area Manager and CE Specialist/HDP Manager

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 5 years of work experience in conflict management, conflict analysis, community safety, youth engagement or other relevant area.
• Strong analytical and technical skills on community safety and conflict mediation.
• Knowledge of and experience working with communities in Afghanistan.
• Ability to clearly express one’s thoughts, to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to set priorities and to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in coaching and training teams
• Innovative and creative thinking with strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Political and cultural sensitivity, as well as a diplomatic, tactful, and flexible interpersonal style.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Education/qualifications:

• University degree in Social Sciences, Political law or any other relevant degree
• Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages:

• Fluent spoken and written Dari/Pashtu and English

We Offer:

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Application process:

Application process: Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language.

Note. only applications ( CV) will not be considered.