Community Policing Specialist at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Policing Specialist

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract type: Expatriate or national contract

About the Job

• Community Policing Specialist is an advisory position for DRC/DDG Nigeria programme designed to promote community safety and security in Borno and Adamawa states through capacity development of local security providers (national police, civilian joint task force and other local security providers recognized by the state) and strengthening trust and collaboration between security providers and local communities.
• Community Policing Specialist is responsible for providing strategic guidance and support to the implementation of community-focused- policing in the areas of training, capacity and institutional development. Community Policing Specialist is a non-management position.

Your Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify capacity gaps in terms of skills, knowledge and policy for a robust Community Policing program component.
• In partnership with state police departments, contribute to the development of training approaches to 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 on transparency and accountability; community participation in security and safety management; community outreach and consultation methods; ethics and professionalism and human rights.
• Ensure the technical work undertaken across the project is in line with international good practice and adapted to the local context in Nigeria.
• Where necessary provide strategic guidance and advice to security providers and other partners on community-based policing approaches.
• Identify entry points to community policing that produce tangible improvements to security provision in local communities.
• Ensure technical soundness of program activities and achievement of program outputs and outcomes in line with the approved work plan through the day-to-day planning, coordination and implementation of activities.
• Raise the visibility of Dutch-funded AVR programme through sharing best practices and well-developed communication materials.
• Ensure effective project implementation including training and support provided to DDG staff, management of resources and development of appropriate linkages with other actors involved in supporting community-based policing practices.
• Coordinate program activities and contribute to the development of synergies with relevant actors to ensure a coherent approach to community policing in Nigeria.
• Contribute to the development of functional partnerships between the program 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 program objectives and implementation strategy.

About You
To be successful in this role we expect you to have least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years in an international development role in police reform and/or community-policing; Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Nigeria and other ECOWAS countries. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing law enforcement officials; through the 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.
• Previous experience in carrying out needs and capacity assessments and designing and/or providing professional capacity building supports is an asset
• Experience developing training materials and using concepts of adult learning and training.
• Ability to conceptualize and implement within a complex context, with a view to the broader social and political environment.
• Knowledge about international and national human rights, protection standards with a primary focus on those related to the human rights observance in police activity.
• Past experience of working in conflict-affected countries desirable; Experience in West Africa, in particular NE Nigeria, is a strong advantage

Desirable:

• Mature judgment combined with a proactive, resourceful and energetic approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and strong organizational and time management skills.
• A team player and a self-starter able to inspire and influence action.
• Ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner.
• Ability to write good program reports.
• Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate different stakeholders in a complex work environment.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We Offer

• Contract length: 12 Months
• Band: Non-manager G- level 2.
• Designation of Duty Station: Non-family duty station
• Start date: 01.05.2020
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates or National staff; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
• Applications sent by email will not be considered.