Camp Management Manager

Job Description

Title: Camp Management Manager

Company Name: The Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Advanced university degree is an advantage.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 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, DRC started implementing 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
∎ Employment Band: F
∎ Start date: As soon as possible
∎ Duty station: Cox`s Bazar

Job Responsibilities:
∎ General
∎ Responsible for establishing and maintaining coordination amongst the camp actors, including government representatives, UN agencies, international NGOs and national NGOs and other service providers and refugee groups by supporting the Site manager in existing coordination mechanisms. Arranging the weekly Coordination meeting in Camp, sending out the minutes / action points regularly.
∎ Responsible for the overall day to day management of DRC's camp coordination activities and directly manage the staff members as listed above, including coaching, co-ordination between staff, timely recruiting and tracking of team progress.
∎ Compiling relevant Camp information - writing weekly and fortnightly reporting as required. Update any tools used for coordination purposes or information management as required.
∎ Assist in monitoring, in close collaboration with Protection, Shelter & Site Operations: all technical work carried out in the camp setting, including water, sanitation and hygiene activities, construction activities, and any other activities implemented by DRC, as well as the activities of other organisations. Ensure all activities respect international standards for each sector. Assist in supporting information gathering and participatory assessments undertaken within the camp.
∎ Support the CiC in emergency preparedness and response on camp level including, planning, reporting, assessments, coordination, messaging, relocations and any other relevant activity.
∎ Supervises the organization and coordination of capacity building initiatives for community groups, safety unit volunteers, Site Management Support volunteers on emergency preparedness and response.
∎ Works with Protection, Shelter & Site Operation teams in the development of key relationships with camp and government leaders to ensure smooth communication, activity implementation, data collection, and community outreach.
∎ Support communities in site governance processes.
∎ Oversee and support the CS team in the development and support of the different representative committees and community groups, including facilitating the formation of new groups, coordinating meetings and workshops, implementing training and community interventions.
∎ Supervise the implementation of community led projects and sure projects are created in a participatory manner.
∎ Represent the DRC in external forums as requested by the supervisor.
∎ Provide feedback regarding work plans, contingency plans and general programme implementation.
∎ Assist in working with HR department in all HR related issues in the camp.
∎ Assist with all procurements and logistical arrangements associated with the Camp, in collaboration with DRC procurement and logistics staff.
∎ Team Management:
∎ Manage the SMS team in the field and directly manage team leaders and officers.
∎ Provide technical support to the teams.
∎ Conduct performance reviews and support the team in identifying gaps, areas of development including capacity building plans.
∎ Conduct regular team meetings.
∎ Recruit staff members as needed.
∎ Project implementation:
∎ Contribute to project development and ensure refugees needs are reflected in the project design stage.
∎ Contribute to the development of budgets.
∎ Contribute to donors reporting requirements and ensure all data is collected and indicator tracking tools are updated regularly.
∎ Ensure project activities are implemented on time and in a quality manner in the camp.
∎ Ensure all expenditures are done following DRC's finance rules and regulations and ensuring monitoring.
∎ Contribute to evaluations carried out to measure impact and necessary changes aiming at improving DRC's interventions and capturing lessons learnt, best practises and implementation of changes
∎ SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
∎ 5 years of experience in international or national NGOs, specifically in complex emergency contexts.
∎ Experience managing teams preferably in an emergency context.
∎ Substantial experience operating in a refugee camp environment, preferably undertaking Camp Management activities.
∎ Demonstrable and proven skills in written and verbal communication.
∎ Knowledge of logistics and procurement processes required.
∎ Ability to work with large INGO and multi-cultural environment.
∎ Experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organisations.

Additional Requirements:
∎ 5 years of experience in international or national NGOs, specifically in complex emergency contexts.
∎ Experience managing teams preferably in an emergency context.
∎ Substantial experience operating in a refugee camp environment, preferably undertaking Camp Management activities.
∎ Demonstrable and proven skills in written and verbal communication.
∎ Knowledge of logistics and procurement processes required.
∎ Ability to work with large INGO and multi-cultural environment.
∎ Experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organisations.
∎ Languages:
∎ English - required
∎ Bengali -required
∎ Chittagonian - (preferable)
∎ 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

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Excellent Working Environment and opportunity to Growth
∎ Various learning and development platforms
∎ Two bonus per year
∎ Relocation allowance
∎ Mobile Allowance
∎ Leave Encashment
∎ Group life Insurance including Family
∎ Dental and Optical benefits

Application Deadline: 28 Dec 2020

Company Information:
∎ 14 Dec 2020
∎ The Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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