Camp Management Officer (Community Mobilization)

Job Description

Title: Camp Management Officer (Community Mobilization)

Company Name: Danish Refugee Council

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ University education or equivalent experience

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Overall purpose of the role:
∎ Under the supervision of the Camp management Manager and direct management of the camp management Team Leader, the Community mobilization Officer 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 lead on the establishment of a transparent and community representation system in the camp.
∎ POSITION DETAILS:
∎ Type of contract: National contract
∎ Employment Band: H, Non-Managerial role
∎ Start date: 1st November 2019
∎ Duty station: Cox Bazar (Kutupalong and Balukhali refugee camps)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Responsibilities including but not limited to the following:
∎ 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, including monitoring of services provided by camp-level service providers.
∎ Support the Community Mobilization Assistants with setting action plans and keeping records of activities and meetings.
∎ Community Engagement and Participation :
∎ Train, mentor and support 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 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.
∎ 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.
∎ Community representation :
∎ Lead the camp blocks committees' elections/selections including community consultations, block meetings, nominations and elections.
∎ Lead the camp representation committee's elections ensuring a transparent process based on the site management sector agreed guidelines.
∎ Develop 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.
∎ Train and 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:
∎ Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
∎ 2 years experience working with an INGO in a formal or informal camp setting
∎ Experience in Communications or Social Services is desirable
∎ Willingness to live and work in a challenging environment with limited resources
∎ Languages: (indicate fluency level)
∎ 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: October 4, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Danish Refugee Council

Category: NGO/Development