Explosives Information Specialist/ EORE Agent in Handicap international

Explosive ordnance risk education agentCountry: Ukraine

SUBORDINATE TO:Senior Information Specialist

LOCATION: Mykolaiv

PRINCIPAL TASK

The Explosive Ordnance Information Specialist will be involved in responding to armed violence reduction and humanitarian demining activities. 

HI is expanding Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) and Conflict and Protection Preparedness (CPP) activities in transit and collective centers for internally displaced persons (IDPs) - people who will return to permanent places of residence, for affected communities and in the territories returned to the control of the government of Ukraine. In addition, HI conducts EORE and CPP briefings for humanitarian organizations, including first responders and volunteers.

Explosive Ordnance Risk Education and Armed Conflict Preparedness and Protection aims to reduce risk injury and damage from explosive devices by raising the level of education and awareness of women, girls, boys and men, according to their vulnerabilities, roles and needs, as well as promoting behavior change.

The main activities include dissemination of information on safe behavior, education and training. 

TASKS

Task 1.Interaction with interested parties:

1. Help the team leader and the senior information specialist in collecting contact data of local authorities, leaders and other responsible persons in their field of activity.
2. Assist the senior information specialist in establishing contacts with relevant persons to organize classes/sessions/trainings with Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) and Armed Conflict and Defense Preparedness (CPP).
3. Propose potential networks, groups and individuals to be trained as liaisons people in the community on EORE/CPP issues, as well as humanitarian workers, NGOs and first aid services.

Task 2. Dissemination of messages on training on the risks associated with explosive ordnance, and conflict and defense preparedness

1. Help organize sessions with EORE and CPP, both online and face-to-face,
2. Conduct one-on-one sessions with EORE/CPP for at-risk groups to motivate people to adopt safer behaviors in relation to the threat of explosive devices and armed attacks
   1. Adapt session approaches to the needs of target audiences
   2. Participate in the development of EORE and CPP materials .
   3. Ensure adherence to HI standards of operational procedures. 

Task 3.Monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance:

1. Conduct before and after tests for training participants in accordance with the standards of operational procedures
2. Collect and archicollect data on EORE and CPP training delivered using the right tools (e.g. SurveyCTO, participant count lists, etc.)
3. Provide recommendations on needs to improve EORE and CPP activities in their area of ​​responsibility, and direct feedback from the beneficiaries to the project and program management specialist in the field of intangible production. 

 Task 4. Contribute to the implementation of the mission of HI in Ukraine:

1. In cooperation with other internal departments of HI, participate in the redirection of the victim population both inside the organization and outside
2. 2.     Participate in relevant program meetings (general program meeting, base general meeting, EORE team meeting)
3. Contribute to the development of EORE-related projects

OBOV' LANGUAGES

• Compliance with institutional policies: Child Protection Policy, Protection from Exploitation and Sexual Harassment Policy, Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, Disability, Gender and Age Policy and Code of Conduct;< /li>
• Observance of internal regulations;
• Observance of security rules defined in the Security Plan. General safety is related to the behavior of each individual person. Each individual's behavior affects the safety of all;
• Providing all relevant safety information to the Safety Project Manager and immediately reporting safety incidents related to our organization;
• Proper presence at work / Punctuality;
• Availability: the agent may be required to travel outside of their residence for extended periods of time or perform activities or tasks on weekends and holidays;
• Complete confidentiality regarding the functioning of the organization and its members;
• The tasks and responsibilities of the employee described in this position are not exhaustive and may change according to the needs of the project.

REQUIRED COMPETENCES Ї   

Qualification

• A junior specialist/bachelor's degree in the field of education, civil defense, social work, humanitarian aid, development, or a similar field.
• Education in the field of conducting presentations/trainings/pedagogy for adults and children
• Experience

(type and amount of experience):

< li>At least 1 year of experience working with conflict-affected communities.
• Experience in conducting presentations and trainings, preferably on the topics of risk education and safe behavior in conflict and emergency situations
• Experience on citizen engagement
• Work experience in local/international non-governmental organizations

Skills

(knowledge, abilities required for the position, see a document with a list of skills):

• Excellent knowledge of the spoken and written Ukrainian language (level C2).
• Fluency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Knowledge of English at B1 level
• Availability of a driver's license (passenger cars).

Personal qualities:

• Mobility and readiness for frequent business trips to affected communities
• Ability to listen and analyze.
• Ability to deliver messagesand speak publicly.
• Dynamics and flexibility.
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Empathy for people's situations, who were affected by the conflict.

TERMS OF WORK

Contract:Employment contract (according to the legislation of Ukraine) Term

Type of employment:Full time

Benefits:

< strong>EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE RISK EDUCATION AGENT

COUNTRY: Ukraine

REPORTS TO:EORE Agent Team Leader< /p>

LOCATION:Mykolaiv

GENERAL MISSION

Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Agent will cover the response dedicated to Armed Violence Reduction and Humanitarian Mine Action. HI intends to implement Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP) at transit and collective centers for displaced and potential returnees, affected communities and NAA. In addition, HI provides Explosive Ordnance and CPP Safety Briefings for humanitarian actors, including first responders and volunteers. EORE refers to activities that seek to reduce the risk of injury from EO by raising awarenesss of women, girls, boys and men in accordance with their different vulnerabilities, roles and needs, and promoting behavioral change. 

Core activities include public information dissemination of safe behaviour, education and training. 

MISSIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Mission 1. Laising with external stakeholders: 

1. Support the EORE Project Supervisor and Team Leader to collect contact details of local authorities, leaders and other parties in their area of operations
2. Supports the Team Leader to make contact with relevant individuals, organizations and networks to organize EORE/CPP sessions
3. Suggests potential networks, groups and individuals to be trained as community focal points, as well as humanitarian actors, NGOs and first responder groups to receive EORE/CPP

 Mission 2. Dissemination of EORE and CPP messages: 

1. Supports the EORE Team Leader to organize EORE and CPP sessions, including in-person and online sessions and training of trainers
2. Delivers tailored EORE/CPP sessions to at-risk groups to motivate safer behavior towards the threat of EO and armed attacks
3. Adapts delivery of sessions according to the needs of the target population
4. 4.     Contributes to the development of EORE and CPP materials
5. Adheres to HI SOPs

 Mission 3. Monitoring and Evaluation 

1. Conducts pre and post tests according to SOPs
2. Collects and archives data on EORE/CPP sessions using correct tools (e.g. SurveyCTO, headcount worksheets)
3. Provides recommendations to improve EORE/CPP activities under area of responsibility, and channels feedback from beneficiaries to the Team Leader

 Mission 4. Contribute to HI’s missions in Ukraine 

1. In collaboration with other HI internal departments, participates in the referrals’ pathway of affecter population both internally and externally
2. Participates in relevant Program meetings (general program meeting, general site meeting, EORE team meeting)
3. Contributes to the development of projects related to EORE.

PROFILE SOUGHT

Qualification(s):

• Associate`s/Bachelor's degree in education, civil protection, social work, humanitarian aid, development, or similar field.
•  Training in presentation/training/adult andragogy and children pedagogy.

Experience 

(type and amount of experience):

• At least 1 year of experience working   with conflict-affected communities.
• Experience in conducting presentations and trainings, preferably on the topics of risk education and safe behavior in conflict conditions and another emergencies
•  Experience in community engagement;
• Work experience in local/international NGOs.

Skills

(knowledge, abilities required for the position, refer to skills repository document):

• Ukrainian: C2 (required);
• Autonomous on the basic functionalities: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook operating system;
• English: B1 (preferred);
• Sign Language: preferred, not required;
• Driver’s license (for ordinary cars) is desirable. 

Personal qualities:

• Mobility and readiness for frequent business trips to affected communities
• Listening and analytical skills;
• Ability to convey a message and speak in public;
• Dynamic and flexible;
• Sense of teamwork;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Empathetic to the situations of conflict-affected people

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract: Employment contract (according to Ukrainian legislation) Fixed-Term

Type of employment: Full-time

Benefits Package:

• 30 calendar days for annual leaves 
• 12 days of internal wellbeing paid leaves annually (pro-rata)
• Medical Insurance for HI staff and one dependent (tax paid by HI)
• Individual counselling sessions for HI staff
• Relocation package might be granted for the managerial positions and key positions if needed 
• Relevant supportive measures for person with disabilities (if needed)

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

By submitting the CV application, the applicant gives his/her consent to the processing of his/her personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics. 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

If you have a disability and require any special arrangements to assist you during the interview, please inform us with the necessary details.

Handicap International has clear institutional policies on "Child Protection", "Anti-fraud, Bribery and Corruption", "Disability, Gender and Age" and "Protection of Beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment”. It is therefore mandatory for all staff to commit themselves to respect, uphold and promote these policies, and to sign the HI Code and Conduct.