Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a Programme Specialist – Community and Safety. If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.
The Programme Specialist - Community Safety Specialist (CSS) will be based in Magwi, Eastern Equatoria. S/he will be responsible for revising and developing in-country guidelines relating to Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA), with a focus on DRC-delivered clearance activities and partner-delivered explosive ordnance risk education (EORE). The CSS will also take the lead on in-field training and regular quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Standards & Quality Assurance
- Lead field-level quality assurance for Battle Area Clearance, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE).
- Develop and revise HMA guidelines and survey tools aligned with economic recovery objectives.
- Train and support field staff and implementing partners, ensuring gender-balanced, conflict-sensitive approaches.
- Provide oversight of EORE sessions and guide gender-sensitive participation strategies.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
- Design and supervise baseline, endline, and KAP surveys.
- Support data collection and analysis to enhance community impact.
- Facilitate field meetings and focus groups to guide task prioritization and post-clearance success.
- Document lessons learned and success stories for donor reports and internal learning.
- Contribute to DRC’s HMA information management system.
About You:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Able and willing to travel extensively within designated field sites.
- Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian principles, with experience in multicultural settings.
Desirable:
- Background in humanitarian mine action, gender/conflict sensitivity, Protection, or HLP.
- University degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
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DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. 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.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.