About the
Danish Refugee Council
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization
that provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and
internally displaced people, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human
rights.
Danish Refugee
Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania working in N
duta and Mtendeli
camps. DRC work in the sectors of camp management, community services and
shelter/ small infrastructure in those two locations. Starting in September
2016, DRC is working to support a local partner organization—Tanzania Water,
Environment, and Sanitation (TWESA) with Camp Management capacity building in
Nyarugusu camp.
About TWESA
TWESA is a Tanzanian non-governmental organization that works to relieve the
suffering of disaster victims in emergencies and of poor communities in needy
areas, through development and implementation of improved and protected water
supply, environmental sanitation and hygiene.
TWESA focuses on
sustainable and community-based solutions across Tanzania. In addition to their
regular WASH services, TWESA provides additional emergency assistance in the
refugee camps of Western Tanzania, including NFIs, food, shelter and reception.
TWESA is the Camp Management Agency in Nyarugusu camp and will be partnering
with DRC in this sector.
DRC and TWESA
Partnership
DRC and TWESA will be working in partnership with DRC providing technical and
operational capacity building in camp management to TWESA and with TWESA
sharing their historical knowledge of the context in Western Tanzania and
lessons learned in local Camp Management.
In order to fulfill
TWESAs staffing needs, DRC and TWESA will jointly conduct hiring for the
following positions for 2Tanzanian nationals, based in Nyarugusu camp. DRC will
cover the salary of these staff on the same salary scale as TWESA staff (in
accordance with UNHCR salary scale). They will be seconded to TWESA and will
receive the same training from DRC as all other TWESA staff. Seconded staff
will report to and be directly supervised by TWESA management.
Position Details
CCCM Project Officer, under the management and supervision of DRC Program
Manager, and in close collaboration with the employees of Twesa as camp
management agency in Nyrugusu camp, is responsible for overseeingthe
implementation of the DRC’ activities set in the Partnership Agreement sign
with Twesa, under DIFID funded project.
Tasks and
responsibilities of the position
• Taking the lead on the organization and implementationof large
scale-operational activities(distribution, pre-registration, relocation, etc)
taking place in the camp, working independently and taking the initiative in
both the planning and the implementation phases;
• Oversight of the procedures to receive and assist new arrivalsincluding
tracking and plot allocation,and support to other partners in the framework of
new arrivals assessments conducted in the camp area.
• Monitor and support the coordination of services and assistance in the camp
• Leading information/sensitization campaigns in coordination with Twesa
management team and other agencies working in the camp
• Organizing and supervising the mobilization of community leadershipand other
committees’ members, working closely with and strengthen community governance
structures and mechanismsand ensure community participation and mobilization in
camp management;
• Identify gaps in service provision to refugees, proactively referring issues
to relevant forums;
• Ensuring diversity and inclusion and ensure that protection considerations
are mainstreamed across all sectors, including the
• Supervision of ‘Complaint Referral Mechanism’ (CRM), securing a relevant
feedback from beneficiaries and relevant actors.
• Oversee and ensure that distributions are conducted in an accessible and
accountable manner;
• Work in close collaboration with refugee stakeholders (Community Leaders,
Elders, Representative Committees…) to ensure a wide acceptance of camp
management activities in particular and facilitate the guidance to subordinates
in dispute resolutions regarding the provision of humanitarian services in
general.
• Ensure Camp management implementation is compliant with the Core Humanitarian
Standards and the DRCCode of Conduct, along with any additional employment
standards expected to be upheld by TWESA staff;
• Overseeing and guiding TWESA CCCM Supervisors and CCCM Assistants and
reporting on their performances to the Program Manager
• Supervise and report on the overall performance of Twesa’national staff
• Write weekly and monthly reports and assist in writing reports as required by
DRC Program Manager;
• Ensure daily verbal feedback on urgent issues reported to Program Manager.
• Participate in camp coordination meetings as well as meetings with refugee
leadership committees, if required
• Any other duties to supportTwesa’scamp management activities,assigned by
Program Manager;
Requirements
Minimum College Diploma in relevant
field§
5 yearsof relevant work experience;§
Previous experience working with
refugees or other vulnerable populations in camp settings§
Previous experience with INGOs will be
consider as advantage§
Excellent interpersonal and
problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;§
Flexibility in working hours when
needed;§
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office
Pacage)§
Comfortable in a multi-cultural
environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well§
Ability to engage with community members
in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect;§
Ability to communicate in and write
reports in English;§
Language ability in Kiha, Kirundi and
French considered an advantage.§
Terms of Employment:
Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC Tanzania’s salary scale for IP
National. Conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National
Staff in Tanzania
Duration of
employment: 5months with possible extension based on performance and funding
availability.
Location: Kasulu,
Tanzania with frequent trips to Nyrugusu camp
Application process
Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter
and updated CV in English addressed to the DRC Kibondo or Kasulu Office
(Mwilamyia, Jitegemee road) or by email to drctzkasulu@gmail.com
Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline, and interviews will be held as
suitable candidates present themselves. Deadline for applications is 07
November 2016.
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