Avr Assistant

AVR Assistant will play a key role in implementing DDG’s ICSP project in Turkana. He /she will work directly with local communities and local authorities to strengthen their capacity to improve safety at the community level. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitating community engagement and participation in the programme; mapping key local actors; engaging local authorities and supporting capacity building training; training local communities; supporting dialogue between communities and local authorities and security providers.

Responsibilities

Act as primary link and channel for communication between communities, local authorities and DDG

Supporting the mapping and identification of project locations and key stakeholders in accordance with DRC / DDG selection criteria and process

Facilitate the engagement and participation of communities and local authorities in the programme

Ensure good cooperation with partners and other organisations working in the project areas

Provide inputs and participate in the baseline study and other research activities

Facilitate awareness, dialogue and other activities aimed at reducing armed violence and improving border management, including activities to strengthen local conflict management capacity and to promote better collaboration between local communities and formal security providers

Support the regular monitoring project activities

Take good care of all assigned equipment including vehicles, motorcycles, computers and communication equipment

Ensure that all project resources are well managed and DDG financial procedures are adhered to

Fully adhere to DDG’s procedures for security, financial management, logistics, human resources and administration

Uphold DDG/DRC’s Code of Conduct

Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 3 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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