Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Team Lead

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2023 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for an Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Team Lead for its activities in Sumy.

This position will report to the EORE Team Leader.

Overall purpose of the role:

Under the management EORE Team Leader, the EORE Team Lead is responsible for conducting mine awareness sessions for adults, teenagers and children in accordance with the SOPs of the DRC HDP, using standard and approved methodologies, training for trainers (TOT) for local stakeholders, providing support during seminars, humanitarian mine action activities and other public events organized by the DRC, ensuring communication with local communities. He/she will be based in the DRC office in Sumy, with trips in Sumy city and in Sumy region.

Main responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of activity work plans and follow them accordingly.
• Comply with field coordination directions of EORE Team Leader and flag uncoordinated efforts to them.
• Follow the given work plans and guidelines.
• Actively participate in internal EORE team meetings and share pertinent updates.
• Liaise with DRC HPD Humanitarian Demining, Non-Technical Survey, Victim Assistance, and other DRC sectors to ensure an integrated approach.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the context, including Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination, and flag changes to EORE Team Leader.
• Implementation of Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
• Conduct direct and online EORE sessions for adults, adolescents, and children according to DRC HDP SOPs, using standard and approved methodologies.
• As a Trainer, conduct EORE Training of Trainers (TOT) for local stakeholders.
• Support to HMA workshops, events, and other such public events, organized be DRC.
• Conduct Community Liaison (CL) with local communities.
• Distribute and report on EORE informational materials to EORE Team Leader.
• Contribute to the development of EORE (informational) materials, methodologies, and tools
• Comply with EORE SOP and TMP, flagging issues with its implementation to EORE Team Leaders, EORE Specialist, and HDP Program Manager.

Required experience and competencies:

• University degree in Education or Pedagogy or in another relevant field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a humanitarian organisation or an educational institution, ideally in EORE or HMA. Experience working with children, adolescent, and adult audiences, public speaking capacity
• Languages: fluent in Ukrainian and Russian languages, with at least a basic level of English
• Computer literacy: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office package (with focus on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Required education:
Completion of secondary school, or relevant level of experience required. University study preferred.

We offer:
Contract length: 3-month probation period with possible extension
Level: H
Designation of Duty Station: Sumy
Start date: As soon as possible.

The application is open for Ukrainian citizens or those with the existing right to work in Ukraine. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.

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: 01.12.2023.

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!