Background
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and
nonprofit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 30 countries
around the world. DRC will be operating as a new actor in Tanzania as part of
the Burundian refugee response. The attempted coup in May of 2015 and the
subsequent unrest has, as of October 7
th 2015, displaced 105,542 Burundians to
Tanzania, with a potential of displaced people anticipated up to 250,000
people. In line with the regional response plan to the Burundian refugee
crisis, DRC Tanzania is implementing projects under the community-based
protection, shelter and camp management sectors and intends to move also into
the livelihoods sector.
Job Profile
The Community Services Manager will be responsible for the implementation of
community mobilization, refugee governance, community based protection and
community development activities in one of the two refugee camps of Nduta and
Mtendeli. He/she will develop and maintain community participation mechanisms
in camp, ensuring that the voices of men, women, boys, girls and groups with
specific needs are heard and represented. He/she will manage the team of
community services supervisors and assistants. He/she will be responsible for
developing the strategy of the community services program DRC’s Tanzania
program, with the input of the head of office and other program managers for
cross-sectoral linkage.
Key Responsibilities
General
· Design, implement and supervise the community services and community based
protection programme and strategy in two new refugee camps.
· Ensure the establishment and capacity building of active and efficient
refugee leadership and committees in consultation with MHA and UNHCR as well as
other partners in the camp where relevant
· Manage the team to develop and facilitate a two way information flow between
refugees and key stakeholders through the dissemination, collection and
analysis of information, collect key insights on social, cultural and
livelihoods related aspects of the population and sharing these with relevant
stakeholders to inform programming;
· Manage the permanent and mobile help desks through which feedback and
information is gathered from the population and appropriate referrals can take
place
· Ensure the correct management of the referral pathway and support team to
troubleshoot individual cases where problems arise
· Identify and manage the activities at the community centres, including but
not limited to life skills classes, community gardening and other activities
which can support future self reliance programming
· Identify issues within the camp and propose and implement adequate, rapid
solutions.
· Facilitate community action planning with communities to identify and implement
community based solutions
· Work in close collaboration with refugee stakeholders (Community Leaders,
Elders, Representative Committees…) to ensure their input and acceptance of
camp management activities.
· Facilitate resolutions regarding the provision of humanitarian services.
· Ensure that AGDM and Protection principals are mainstreamed into work with
committees and communities.
· Establish the complaints and feedback mechanism and ensure refugees use of
the system is communicated to refugees.
· Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting.
Team Management:
· Supervise community services supervisors and oversee the overall community
services/protection team (including assistants and incentive workers)
· Identify and design relevant and needed CCCM and other relevant trainings for
DRC staff, as well as refugee incentive workers.
· Ensure work plans are created, timely weekly and monthly reporting is
delivered and performance reviews are completed.
· Develop, support and manage a network of refugee incentive workers who will
work under the daily management of Community Services Assistants.
· Identify gaps in staffing and hire staff accordingly.
Accountability:
· Ensure that DRC’s accountability obligations are delegated and carried out in
accordance with the HAP Standard for Humanitarian Accountability and Quality
Management (ref. Programme Handbook Annex 15 and related tools).
· Work with other program managers and head of office to make suggestions to
improve accountability mechanisms, including feeding in to the interagency
complaints mechanism at camp level.
Coordination & Representation
· Develop and sustain good working relationships with camp population in order
to be well positioned to help communicate views, needs and issues between stakeholders.
· Facilitate coordination between and amongst refugees and humanitarian
actors/service providers and camp co-ordination (government).
· Attend the community based protection, SGBV and protection working groups to
ensure coordination of activities
· Act as an alternate co-chair for the CCCM working group at the camp level.
· Act as a focal point for community engagement and messaging from humanitarian
agencies refugees;
· Participate in coordinating CCCM assessments and other joint or rapid
assessments.
Strategy:
· Define and develop the strategy for community services and community based
protection programming and adapt strategy based on the changes in context
· Support the development of the self reliance/livelihoods strategy using
community based strategies
· Ensure interaction and linkages with other DRC programming is strategic and
relevant
· Develop strategic relationships with key partners such as UNHCR, and sector
level service providers
Qualifications:
· Excellent analytical and communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective
working relations with local staff and other stakeholders.
· Proven ability to work and live in basic living conditions in field
locations.
· Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and in a culturally
diverse team.
· Advanced university degree in human rights, social sciences or related field
or equivalent practical experience.
· Demonstrated record of field and operational experience, including direct project
implementation at an international level in complex emergencies.
· 5 years professional work experience in camp management, community
mobilization and distributions in a leadership position, and solid
understanding of camp dynamics.
· Proven ability to manage multi-sectoral programs and a diverse staff group.
· Fluent in spoken English and strong writing/reporting skills in English.
· Kirundi, French, Kiswahili considered and an advantage.
Conditions
Contract: 4 months period, with possibility of an extension based on
performance and the availability of funding. This position is rated as A13 on
the DRC expatriate salary scale available at www.drc.ngo. Other employment
conditions are in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of
Employment for Global Expatriates
Availability: 27th July 2016
Duty Station: Nduta Refugee Camp
General Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining
its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to
the achievement of this framework.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult
www.drc.dk.If you require more information regarding this position, please
consult, head-office@drctanzania.org
HOW TO APPLY:
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button on our
online-application form onwww.drc.dk under Vacancies. Applications sent by
email will not be considered.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four
pages). Both must be in English. CV only applications will not be considered.
Applications close on 30 June, 2016
