Camp Management Assistant (Community Mobilization)

Job Description

Title: Camp Management Assistant (Community Mobilization)

Company Name: Danish Refugee Council

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ University graduate or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world`s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018 and 2019 DRC implemented aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened a main office in Cox`s Bazar, and a support/liaison office in Dhaka.
∎ Type of contract: National contract
∎ Employment Band: I, Non-Managerial
∎ Start date: As soon as possible
∎ Duty station: Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Overall purpose of the role:
∎ Under the supervision of the Camp Management Team leader, the Camp Management Assistant (Community Mobilization) will develop and maintain good relations with the refugee population and develop effective community engagement and participation mechanisms to support refugees to take an active role in all aspects of life within the site. He/She will support on the establishment of a transparent and representative governance system in the camp.
∎ General :
∎ Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with the refugee population, their community representatives, and other stakeholders in the site.
∎ Develop and support representative committees and community groups, including through facilitating the formation of new groups, coordinating meetings and workshops, and implementing training.
∎ Maintain accurate records and prepare reports related to program activities.
∎ Community Engagement and Participation:
∎ Support the Camp Management Officer (Community Mobilization) in training, mentoring the community groups to take leadership on activities and representative committees including the organization of recreational/ cultural activities.
∎ Train and support the women and youth groups to identify needs and gaps and design community led projects.
∎ Support the camp groups in the implementation of the community led projects.
∎ Ensure community groups are engaged in the camp coordination mechanisms and organize meetings between service providers and the community groups to share concerns, suggest solutions, prioritize interventions or areas based on needs.
∎ Conduct visits to different Create linkages with other actors in the camp to ensure all camp residents are informed about services and information is shared across the different community groups.
∎ Camp Governance:
∎ Support the Camp Management team leader in the camp blocks committees' elections/selections including community consultations, block meetings, nominations and elections.
∎ Support the Camp Management team leader in leading the camp governance committee's elections ensuring a transparent process based on the UNHCR/SMS sector agreed guidelines.
∎ Support the Camp Management team leader in the development of the Terms or Reference with the different committees and guide them to ensure they effectively represent the community and prioritize their needs.
∎ Ensure the camp committees are engaged with the community groups to discuss community level issues and ensure representation of different groups in prioritizing interventions in the community.
∎ Support the block committees in coordination with the community volunteers to conduct regular service monitoring activities and report to the camp committee, CiC, SMS agency and service providers.

Additional Requirements:
∎ 1-year experience working with an INGO in a formal or informal camp setting.
∎ Experience in Communications or Social Services and Social Development is desirable.
∎ Willingness to live and work in a challenging environment with limited resources.
∎ LANGUAGE:
∎ Fluency in Chittagonian (mandatory)
∎ English (required)
∎ Bengali
∎ All employees 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 act in line with DRC's vision and values

Application Deadline: March 31, 2020

Company Information:
∎ Danish Refugee Council
∎ Address : Sayeman Heritage Residence (1st Floor), Sayeman Road, Baharchara, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Web : WWW.DRC.NGO

Category: NGO/Development