Explosives Information Specialist/ EORE Agent in Handicap international

 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE RISK EDUCATION AGENT 

COUNTRY:  Ukraine 

REPORTS TO:   EORE Supervisor 

LOCATION:  Poltava 

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 awareness 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. Liaising 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. 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. 
• Preferable: Training in presentation/training/adult andragogy and children pedagogy. 

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 

 Preferable:

• Experience in community engagement; 
• Work experience in local/international NGOs. 

Skills:

• Ukrainian: C2 (required); 

• Russian: C2 (required); 

• Autonomous on the basic functionalities: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook operating system; 

 Preferable:

• 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)
• 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. 

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Фахівець з надання інформації щодо ризиків, пов'язаних з вибухонебезпечними предметами

КРАЇНА: Україна  

ПІДПОРЯДКОВУЄТЬСЯ:  Менеджеру (управитель) у сфері надання інформації 

 ЛОКАЦІЯ: Полтава 

ГОЛОВНА ЗАДАЧА 

 Фахівець з надання інформації  займатиметься реагуванням, в рамках діяльності зі зменшення збройного насильства та гуманітарного розмінування.  

HI розширює діяльність щодо навчання ризикам пов'язаним з вибухонебезпечними предметами (EORE) та щодо підготовки до конфлікту та захисту (CPP) у транзитних і колективних центрах для внутрішньо переміщених осіб (ВPO) - people who will return to their permanent places of residence, for the affected communities and in the territories returned to the control of the government of Ukraine. In addition, HI will conduct briefings on EORE and CPP for humanitarian organizations, including first responders and volunteers. 

Education on the risks associated with explosive devices and preparation for armed conflict and defense aims to reduce the risk of injury and damage from explosive devices subjects by raising the level of education and awareness of women, girls, boys and men, according to their vulnerabilities, roles and needs, and promoting behavior change. 

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

TASKS

1. Assist the manager (manager) of the project on the protection of the civilian population in conditions of armed conflicts and a specialist in managing projects and programs in the field of intangible production in the collection of contact data of local authorities, leaders and other responsible persons in their field of activity. 

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2. To offer potential networks, groups and individuals for training in quality of contact persons in the community on EORE/CPP issues, as well as humanitarian workers, NGOs and first aid services. 

    

Task 2. Dissemination of risk education messages explosive ordnance, and conflict and defense preparedness

1. Help organize sessions with EORE and CPP, both online and face-to-face,

2. Conduct individual sessions with EORE/CPP for at-risk groups to motivate people to adopt safer behaviors on the threat of explosive devices and armed attacks

3. Adapt approachesto conduct sessions to the needs of the target audience

4. Participate in the development of materials from EORE and CPP. 

5. Ensure adherence to HI standards of operating procedures.  

Task 3. Monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance: 

1. Conduct pre- and post-tests for training participants in accordance with standard operating procedures

2. Collect and archive EORE and CPP training data using the right tools (e.g. SurveyCTO, attendance lists, etc.)

3. Provide recommendations on needs to improve EORE and CPP activities in their area of ​​responsibility, and direct feedback from beneficiaries to the management projects and programs in the field of intangible production.  

    

Task 4. Promote mission implementationHI in Ukraine:  

1. In collaboration with other internal HI departments, participate in the referral of the affected population both internally and externally

2. Participate in relevant program meetings (programme general meeting, base general meeting, team meeting EORE)

3. Contribute to the development of projects related to EORE

DUTIES  

-    Compliance with institutional policies: Child Protection Policy, Protection from Exploitation and Sexual Harassment Policy, Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policy, Disability, Gender and Age Policy and Code of Conduct;

-    Adherence to the safety rules defined in the Safety Plan. Overall safety is related to the behavior of each individual. The behavior of each individual affects the safety of all; 

-    Providing all relevant safety information to the safety project manager andimmediate reporting of security incidents related to our organization; 

- Proper attendance at work/ Punctuality; 

-    Availability: Agent may need travel outside their place of residence for an extended period 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 are not exhaustive and may change according to the needs of the project. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCES 

Qualification  

• Junior specialist/bachelor's degree in the field of education, civil protection, social work, humanitarian aid , development, or a similar field.  
• Desirable: Education in the field of presentations/trainings/pedagogy for adults and children

Experience:

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

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of oral and written Ukrainian and Russian languages ​​(level C2). 

• Fluency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. 

Preferably:

• Knowledge of the English language at the B1 level
• Proficiency in sign language. 
• 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 messages and speak publicly.

• Dynamics and flexibility. 

• Ability to work in a team

• Ability to work under pressure. 

• Empathy for the situations of people affected by the conflict. 

TERMS OF WORK

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

Employment type: Full time

Advantages:

• 30 calendar days of annual leave
• 12 days of annual paid wellness leave (pro-rated time worked)
• Health insurance for HI employees and one family member (the supplement pays HI)
• Individual psychological counseling for HI employees
• Relocation package can be provided for management positions and key positions, if necessary
• Appropriate support measures for a person with disabilities (if necessary)

OPPORTUNITIES

HI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, disability, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

All interested candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other characteristics, are encouraged to apply for the position.

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

Handicap International has transparent institutional policies on Child Protection, Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Disability, Gender and Age,and "Protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment". They are mandatory for all employees who are required to respect, uphold and promote these policies and sign the HI Code of Conduct.

By submitting a resume, the applicant consents to the processing of his personal data (in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine.