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ABOUT THE JOB
Providing Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) to un-documented & deported returnees for the purpose of raising their awareness and promoting behavioral change towards Explosive Ordnance and to reduce the risk of injury from mines and ERW.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct EORE training in the assigned IOM/UNHCR center according to EORE SOP in close co-operation with the IOM/UNHCR and EORE team leader and work according to assigned working plan.
- Keep close coordination with IOM/UNHCR and obtain update information about returnees and share the information with the team leader upon receipt.
- Be responsible for EORE training material condition and quantities designated for the team and distribute in trainees.
- Have appropriate preparation and arrangement of the training facilities prior to the arrival of the returnees to the Centre. Provide practical presentation of EO models, marking system, minefield and battlefield and adjust the presentation with the audience.
- Explain the aim of short EORE films to the trainees (if applicable).
- Provide Explosive Ordnance Risk Education in EO impacted communities in case return process is on hold for more than three days.
- He/she should be able to conduct EORE session both in Pashto and Dari languages.
- He/she will do an evaluation of understanding to ascertain whether returnees have understood the dangers associated with mine and ERW.
- Keep record of daily, weekly and monthly EORE activities.
- Report the progress weekly and monthly to the team leader.
- Report to DMAC RO on any newly discovered EO accidents, incidents, SHAs, mines and ERWs through the team leader, when working to the community
- Collect and compile UXO hotline information during community visits, and share it with DMAC hotline number on the spot through community people.
- Ensure good communication and coordination with IOM/UNHCR, team member and local communities.
- Follow up DRC operational and IOM/UNHCR work plan.
- Brief the visitors, EORE coordinator and internal/external QA with regards to EORE work and any information gathered about returnees.
- Carry out any other tasks assigned by the team leader.
- Liaise, assist and coordinate with other EORE Facilitators in the field.
- Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
- 2 years’ experience in EORE (Explosive Ordinance Risk Education)
- A good knowledge of liaison and communication
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
- 2 years’ experience in EORE (Explosive Ordinance Risk Education)
- A good knowledge of liaison and communication
Education/qualifications:
- High school
Languages:
- Pashto and Dari –fluency
- English – preferred
- Computer – preferred
Application process:
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply link below. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages), Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.
