Community Engagement Team Leader

Job Posting Organization:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international humanitarian organization founded in Denmark in 195

• It has grown to employ over 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers worldwide. DRC's mission is to assist refugees and internally displaced persons by providing emergency aid, advocating for their rights, and facilitating their opportunities for a better future. The organization operates in conflict-affected areas, along displacement routes, and in host countries, working closely with local communities to promote responsible and sustainable solutions. DRC's vision is to ensure a dignified life for all displaced individuals, guided by core values such as humanity, respect, independence, neutrality, participation, honesty, and transparency.

Job Overview:
The Community Engagement Team Leader position at DRC HDP is focused on developing and implementing community engagement activities in Afghanistan. The role aims to promote social cohesion, peace, and mitigate the impacts of conflict. The Team Leader will support program staff in organizing and leading conflict mediation trainings, community safety planning, and other community engagement initiatives. This position requires collaboration with the CE Specialist/HDP Manager to conduct conflict analysis, ensuring that all activities are conflict-sensitive. The Team Leader will also be involved in project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, while mentoring Community Engagement staff based in the Area Office. This role is crucial for fostering community resilience and enhancing the effectiveness of DRC's programs in Afghanistan.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Community Engagement Team Leader will have a variety of responsibilities, including: supporting CE officers with procurement processes and updates; translating training materials and providing interpretation during meetings; planning and conducting trainings on community safety and conflict management; adapting training methodologies and materials; identifying and implementing community safety and social cohesion initiatives; maintaining communication with program staff for mentoring and reporting; establishing linkages with relevant stakeholders; conducting conflict assessments; building capacity in conflict mediation and community safety planning; keeping senior management informed of progress and issues; generating qualitative and quantitative data for project documentation; promoting a culture of learning within the team; supporting recruitment processes; and providing weekly reports to the CE Specialist.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess at least 5 years of work experience in conflict management, conflict analysis, community safety, or youth engagement. They should demonstrate strong analytical and technical skills related to community safety and conflict mediation, along with knowledge and experience working with Afghan communities. The ability to communicate effectively, set priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and coach and train teams is essential. Candidates should also exhibit innovative thinking, political and cultural sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills.

Educational Background:
A university degree in Social Sciences, Political Law, or a related field is required for this position. The organization encourages qualified females to apply, promoting gender equality within its workforce.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, particularly in areas related to conflict management, community safety, and youth engagement. Candidates should have a proven track record of working effectively in conflict-affected environments and possess strong analytical skills.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written Dari/Pashtu and English is mandatory for this role. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication and engagement with local communities and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The salary and conditions for this position will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale. The application process requires interested candidates to submit a cover letter and an updated CV, both in the same language and not exceeding four pages. Applications that do not include both documents will not be considered.