Apply: DRC Community Engagement Specialist

By Development Diaries
November 7, 2020

Deadline: 13 November, 2020

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Community Engagement Specialist.

DRC provides direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, and internally displaced people (IDP).

Responsibilities

Identify capacity gaps in terms of skills, knowledge and policy for a robust community-based policing and engagement programme component
In partnership with state police departments, contribute to the development of training approaches to community-based policing that prioritise community-based responses to prevent and reduce crime and armed violence at the local and state level
Contribute to the development of training curricula in basic law enforcement skills for field-based security providers
Ensure the technical work undertaken across the project is in line with international good practice and adapted to the local context in Nigeria
Ensure liaison with Nigeria Police Service (NPS) at the state level and other key security providers in Borno and Adamawa
Where necessary, provide strategic guidance and advice to security providers and other partners on community-based policing approaches
Identify entry points to community-based policing that produce tangible improvements to security provision in local communities
Ensure technical soundness of programme activities and achievement of programme outputs and outcomes in line with the approved workplan through day-to-day planning, coordination and implementation of activities
Raise visibility of Dutch-funded programmes through sharing best practices and well developed communication materials
Ensure effective project implementation, including training and support provided to DRC staff, management of resources and development of appropriate linkages with other actors involved in supporting community-based policing practices
Coordinate programme activities and contribute to the development of synergies with relevant actors to ensure a coherent approach to community-based policing in Nigeria
Contribute to the development of functional partnerships between the programme and relevant stakeholders such as security providers, state government, CSOs, community leaders and international NGOs, to provide knowledge and understanding, ensuring accurate interpretation of the programme objectives and implementation strategy

Requirements

University degree in Security Studies, Police Studies, Law, Criminology, Political Science, or a related field
Five years, minimum, of relevant professional experience, including three years, minimum, 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)
Five years, minimum, of 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 in 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
Knowledge of security management, accountability and transparency, community engagement and human rights
Knowledge of international and national human rights protection standards
Proven experience in working with international or local organisations on similar assignments is an asset

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