(National)Community Liaison Officer-Duhok(only females applicants due to team structure)

Reporting structure

• The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) directly reports to the Community Liaison Supervisor (CLS) through the Community Liaison Team Leader (if applicable) in their respective base. Detailed Responsibilities

•A CL officer is expected to carry out some or all of the following activities, but not limited to: Community Liaison

• Liaise with communities using meetings, interviews, mapping and other participatory activities

• Liaise with village and sub-district authorities

• Conduct community and household-level surveys and Focus Group Discussions

• Collect accident/victim data

• Gather and report contamination data according to pre-defined reporting systems and forms (Contamination Baseline Assessment) Explosive Ordnance Risk Education

• Deliver appropriate and direct Risk Education to target groups and training to Community Focal Points

• Work with other CL staff to field test appropriate Risk Education material

• Conduct pre- and post RE surveys and behaviour change Focus Group Discussions Non-Technical Survey

• Properly conduct visual verification of all hazard areas (HAs), draw HA sketch maps, record GPS data

• Review all key points on the various forms and submit clear, legible and accurate paperwork and Survey123 reports to team leader, supervisor and CLM. Reporting

• Report daily activities to the Community Liaison Team Leader (if applicable) and Supervisor and through the appropriate forms

• Report survey data in appropriate forms

• Provide appropriate maps and diagrams related to target locations

• Support with the collection of further data through photographs, reports and information for case studies as required Representation

• Represent MAG with all partners and stakeholders (e.g. affected communities, government officials and ministries, local authorities, IKMAA/DMA, UN and NGOs).

• Ensure the integrity of MAG’s organisational profile in all external communications (both written and verbal)

Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)

• Ensure adherence to all applicable MAG SOPs , including but not limited to NTS SOP and EORE SOP in order to achieve effective and efficient community liaison operations and activities.

• Recommend appropriate amendments as required to the Community Liaison Supervisor

• Report any non-compliance of a MAG SOP to the Community Liaison Supervisor Security

• Follow all security policies and Standard Operating Procedures. Report non-compliance and any security incidents to the Community Liaison Team Leader (if applicable) and Supervisor

• Adhere to safety in the field guidelines at all times

• Provide the Community Liaison Team Leader (if applicable) and Supervisor with intelligence reports of any changes in the security environment within the sector. Driving MAG Vehicles

• Carry-out a daily vehicle check before starting the vehicle as per MAG`s vehicle check sheet

• Be aware of local speed limits, traffic laws, safe routes and MAG vehicle policy

• Ensure the vehicle is safe and secure at all times whilst when it is under your responsibility

• Immediately report to the line manager and head driver if there any incident or accident related to MAG vehicle.

Person selection criteria: The post holder should be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Experience in working with the community and interviewing beneficiaries

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability and experience in delivirng awareness sessions

• Culturally sensitive and able to work effectively with diverse populations

• Working with audience from different level of background and understanding

• An understanding of NGOs and a commitment to humanitarian work

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Verbal and written Arabic/Kurdish, as relevant and applicable to their area of operations

• Having a valid driving licence

Application procedure for the position

All interested candidates in apply for this position should send their updated CV in English language to this email address [email protected]

Please note that candidates who do not meet the selection criteria will not be considered. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All Applicants must mention the job title ( DHK-CL1 ) in the subject line of their email. Applications:

• With no job title in the subject line,

• Sent through links and

• Duplicate applications might be disqualified.

The closing date for receiving applications is 01-Sep-2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

** MAG is an equal opportunities employer.

** MAG Iraq does not charge any fees for Job applications.

• Salary Pay: 1526396 or its equivalent in USD at CBI rate (monthly gross salary)