Community Engagement Specialist

Expériences / Formation

Required Qualifications

• University degree (Basic or Master’s Degree) in security studies, police studies, law, criminology, political science or other related field; a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive field experience (SSR training, etc.) is preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in an international development role in police reform and/or community- based policing; Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Nigeria and other ECOWAS countries.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing law enforcement officials; through provision of appropriate training, technical assistance and mentorship.
• Understanding of protocol and processes related to cultural norms of driving change processes with police and government officials;
• Experience developing training materials and delivering trainings.
• Previous experience in carrying out needs and capacity assessments and designing and/or providing professional capacity building support is an asset;
• Experience in using concepts of adult learning and associated methods of training.
• Ability to conceptualize and implement within a complex context, with a view to the broader social and political environment.
• Knowledge on security management, accountability and transparency, community engagement and human rights.
• Knowledge about international and national human rights protection standards with primary focus to those related to the human rights observance in law enforcement and community-based policing activities.
• Proven experience in working with international or local organizations on similar assignments is an asset.
• Past experience of working in conflict affected countries desirable; Experience in West Africa, in particular NE Nigeria, is a strong advantage.

Required Skills & Qualities

• Mature judgment combined with a proactive, resourceful and energetic approach to problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and strong organizational and time management skills.
• A team player and self-starter able to inspire and influence action.
• Ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner.
• Proven ability to work effectively under minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated behavior of professional and personal ethics.
• Ability to write good program reports.
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders.
• Basic computer skills and experience in use of applications such as Microsoft Office;
• Ability to coordinate different stakeholders in a complex work environment.

• Core Competencies of DRC:
  • Striving for excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Taking the lead
  • Communication
  • Demonstrating Integrity

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Application Process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position on line: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot employ, under an expatriate contract, a citizen of the country in which she/ he is going to be stationed (in such case, the Republic of Nigeria).

Applications close on the 13th of November  2020 by COB Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.     

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