Camp Management Officer (CS)

Job Description

Title: Camp Management Officer (CS)

Company Name: Danish Refugee Council

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Degree- Bachelor’s degree in economics, Commerce, Accounting, or Management

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 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.
∎ POSITION PROFILE: 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..
∎ Type of contract: National
∎ Employment Band: H
∎ Start date: 20th June 2020
∎ Duty station: Cox’s Bazar
∎ Closing Date for Application: 18th May 2020

Job Responsibilities:
∎ 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:
∎ 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
∎ Language – Chittagonian (Mandatory)
∎ English (required)
∎ Bengali (Required)
∎ 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: May 18, 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

Read Before Apply: 1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.3. Mentioning two referees' details of your present and past employment's supervisor with CV.Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn't charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact [email protected] further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website: www.drc.ngo.