Community Liaison Agent

COMMMUNITY LIAISON AGENT, GAZA- PALESTINE NATIONALS ONLY

As an equal opportunity employer, HI also welcomes applications from persons with disabilities.

Closing date: 22/10/2016

JOB CONTEXT
THE ORGANISATION
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.
Courtesy of its protection project titled Ensuring protection of most vulnerable people in the Gaza Strip funded by Kingdom of Belgium - Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade & Development Cooperation (DGD)

THE PROJECT
The objective of the project is Protection of vulnerable people in Gaza strip is enhanced through psychosocial support and reduction of risk related to explosive remnants of war

Mitigating the impact of explosive remnants of war (ERW) contamination in Gaza on civilians, and preventing further casualties or injuries leading to disabilities, it is essential that Gaza people are well informed and aware of the risks they encounter in their daily living environment.
Despite having knowledge of ERW due to their extensive and long lasting exposure, people from Gaza, do demonstrate tendencies of non-safe behaviors that may lead to accidents. In particular, children in school who, depending on where they come from, what they do and do not due to their explorative curiosity, are very vulnerable to the risks related to interacting with areas that are contaminated with ERW.
Furthermore, this action intends to focus on building the capacity of teachers to support children with a focus on those with disabilities as due to their impairments they are not targeted making them even more vulnerable to the risks posed by ERW. Other populations the action will target include rubble removers, reconstruction workers, farmers, scrap collectors and fishermen who by virtue of where they work or the work they do are at risk of the dangers of ERW.

EXPECTED RESULTS
1. The capacity of at risk population to prevent threats posed by ERW is increased
2. The psychosocial wellbeing of children with and without disability and their caregivers is promoted


OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
Working under the overall responsibility of the Project Manager, and directly under the supervision of the RE Team Leader, the Community Liaison Agent will provide key support to the RE Team Leader in the roll-out and implementation of project activities. S/he will work with partners, counterparts and stakeholders in ensuring project outputs are of the highest quality and that expected results are achieved in a timely and efficient manner.

HIERARCHICAL RELATIONSHIPS

Line manager: Team Leader
Line manager+1: Project Manager



DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Liaison Agent will be expected to undertake the following tasks:
Give presentations and training sessions to local actors of Gaza and its surrounding areas (Individuals, local NGOs, imams in mosques, womens group, journalists, community leaders, teachers) on the dangers of Mines and ERW.
Work closely in collaboration with the community to develop relevant tools and messages, adapted to the issue within the community.
Fill in all data collection forms on the field and do the data entry in relevant database.
To attend team meetings organized by RE Team Leader or Project Manager.
Actively participate in internal meetings in preparation for the next weeks planning and discuss activities, issues, ideas
Follow security and safety procedures as outlined by the project manager.
Maintain a positive image of Handicap international at all times and in all circumstances.
Report any human resources issues encountered in the field to the RE Team Leader.

REQUIRED PROFILE

Competencies and experience required:
Proven experience of working within a team
Community development experience and/or similar field
Ability to forge good contacts within the local community and authorities
Basic computer skills especially MS Word and Excel
Good knowledge in English language
Valid driving License



Personal skills:
Skilled and confident to relate to and communicate with individuals and groups
Ability to work harmoniously in a team setting
Capacity to deliver training using a variety of methodologies
Previous experience in delivering training within community setting
Good Negotiation skills
Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload

CONTRACT CONDITIONS

Duration of Contract: 11 months
Expected Start date: November 2016


Interested candidates may send their resume with cover letters to:

[email protected]

 no later than 22/10/2016 by 4.30 p.m;
Please reference the job title as: CLA in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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