Community Safety Facilitator at Danish Refugee Council

ABOUT THE JOB 

The Community Safety facilitator (CSF) play a key role in implementing DDG’s Border Security Management Programme. They 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.. 

YOUR MAIN  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Community Safety Facilitator (CSF) 

• 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 organizations 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

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in relevant field (development, Peace Studies, Social science or related field).  
• Strong understanding of dynamics that lead to armed violence (preferably in arid and semi-arid environments) 
• Substantial knowledge of the Kenyan political and social structures, preferably from community to the national level 
• Open-minded and committed to finding non-violent ways to mitigate conflict and promote inter-communal peace and collaboration 
• Experience with community peace and/or development work 
• Strong ability to communicate with different groups of people, including community leaders and members, security providers, and local authorities 
• Experience of working in insecure environments 
• Ability to use IT equipment effectively including computers and mobile phones 
• Cultural and gender sensitivity 

DRC CORE COMPETENCIES 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:   

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.   
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values. 

WHAT WE OFFER  

Contract length: 8 Months  

Duty Station: wajir 

Start date: Immediately  

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff