Camp Management Officer (Site Management Support-SMS)
Job Description
Title: Camp Management Officer (Site Management Support-SMS)
Company Name: Danish Refugee Council
Vacancy: Undefined
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Advanced university degree would be an advantage.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ CONDITIONS OF HIRING
∎ Status: National, Non-Managerial
∎ Contract length: Full time, 30th June 2019
∎ Beginning/start date: 1st May 2019
∎ Location: based in Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Overall purpose of the role:
∎ The SMS Officer is responsible to assist the SMS TL in the coordination of assistance and services at camp level. This entails building effective collaboration with a diversity of stakeholders, ranging from refugees, community representatives, humanitarian partners, host communities and local authorities. The SMS Officer reports to the SMS TL and works closely with the refugees, volunteers, other SMS staff and the DRC`s Site Operations, Shelter and Protection teams as well as camp level service providers.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Assist in overall day to day management of DRC's camp coordination activities.
∎ Provide weekly updates of programme activities and track progress on the activity tracker.
∎ Coordinate daily tasks with the community-based volunteers.
∎ Assist the SMS TL in assessing the incidents and needs of the community. Report incidents and findings to the SMS TL and support in the camp level response.
∎ Support the SMS TL in coordinating capacity building activities to the community-based volunteers.
∎ Assist the SMS TL in coordinating the relocation of Households from the camp to other safer locations in collaboration with the protection team and UNHCR staff.
∎ Assist the SMS TL in service monitoring for all camp services including WASH, Shelter, Health, Food and raise issues, gaps and needs.
∎ Refer any protection case to the SMS TL.
∎ Assist in identifying site operation needs and refer them to the Site OPS team.
∎ Assist in 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.
∎ Assist in camp distributions when relevant.
∎ Support the CiC and the SM in leading the emergency preparedness and response on camp level including, planning, reporting, assessments, coordination, messaging, relocations and any other relevant activity.
∎ Organize and coordinate capacity building initiatives for community groups, safety unit volunteers, Site Management Support volunteers on emergency preparedness and response.
∎ Assist in working 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.
∎ Assist in monitoring the distribution of all items in the camp to ensure that minimum standards and operating procedures are respected and applied.
∎ Support the SMS TL and the CS team the elections and/or selection of the camp governance committee.
∎ Assist in keeping records for volunteers including time sheets, payment sheets and work closely with the finance department to ensure payments are done on time.
∎ Assist with all procurements and logistical arrangements associated with the Camp, in collaboration with DRC procurement and logistics staff.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
∎ 1 year of experience in INGOs, specifically in complex emergency contexts.
∎ Substantial experience operating in a refugee camp environment, preferably undertaking Camp Coordination activities.
∎ Knowledge of logistics and procurement processes looked upon favourably.
∎ Ability to work with large, multi-cultural people in a changing environment.
∎ Experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organisations.
∎ Languages: (indicate fluency level)
∎ Bengali -required
∎ Chittagonian - (required)
∎ English - (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.
Salary:
∎ Tk. 63240 (Monthly)
∎ Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council`s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Bangladesh. DRC will provide training and professional development opportunities for the selected candidate.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting
Application Deadline: April 18, 2019
Company Information:
∎ Danish Refugee Council
Category: NGO/Development
