Closing
date: 22 May 2016
date: 22 May 2016
DRC
is looking for highly qualified, self-motivated Shelter Manager able to work
with diverse teams of both national and international staff as well as local
government authorities, UN agencies, I/NGOs and other partners.
is looking for highly qualified, self-motivated Shelter Manager able to work
with diverse teams of both national and international staff as well as local
government authorities, UN agencies, I/NGOs and other partners.
Background
The
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit
organization, founded in 1956, that work
s in more than 30 countries around the
world. DRC has operated in Tanzania since October 2015 as part of the Burundian
refugee response. The attempted coup in May of 2015 and the subsequent unrest
has, as of May 2016, displaced 140,000 Burundians to Tanzania, with a potential
of another 100,000 people to come across the border by end of this year. In
line with the regional response plan to the Burundian refugee crisis, DRC
Tanzania implements projects within shelter, community services, community
based protection, camp management, and livelihood sectors.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and nonprofit
organization, founded in 1956, that work
s in more than 30 countries around the
world. DRC has operated in Tanzania since October 2015 as part of the Burundian
refugee response. The attempted coup in May of 2015 and the subsequent unrest
has, as of May 2016, displaced 140,000 Burundians to Tanzania, with a potential
of another 100,000 people to come across the border by end of this year. In
line with the regional response plan to the Burundian refugee crisis, DRC
Tanzania implements projects within shelter, community services, community
based protection, camp management, and livelihood sectors.
Job
Profile
Profile
Under
the supervision of the Head of Office, the Shelter Manager will be responsible
for all DRC shelter activities in Nduta and Mtendeli Refugee Camps. This
includes design and implementation of permanent buildings and transitional
mud-brick family shelters.
the supervision of the Head of Office, the Shelter Manager will be responsible
for all DRC shelter activities in Nduta and Mtendeli Refugee Camps. This
includes design and implementation of permanent buildings and transitional
mud-brick family shelters.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Responsible
for planning, implementing, following-up and supervising of DRC shelter
activities and staffs in Nduta and Ntendeli Refugee Camps in coordination
with all relevant stakeholders - Support
UNHCR in the development of transitional shelter standards and programming
for the camps, and all strategies / SOP linked to shelter working group - Ensure
timely and effective compliance with shelter standards and shelter plans; - Ensure
that adequate staffing is in place for the shelter activities, and to the
extent possible build local shelter capacity; - Monitor
financial commitments and expenditures against shelter budget lines; - Ensure
that the organisations’ financial, logistics, security and human resources
policies and procedures are fully adhered to and implemented in relation
to all shelter activities; - Develop
a work plan for shelter activities and ensure progress and quality in line
with applicable international standards and agreements. Shelter activities
will include, but not be limited to: - Leading
the focus groups discussion to terminate the shelter needs for PSN; - Supporting
the development of a transitional mud-brick family shelter strategy; - Preparing
terrain, demarcating plots for transitional shelters; Constructing
transitional mud-brick family shelter. - Designing
and constructing all permanent buildings as requested; - Involve
community in all stages of shelter activities, from planning to
implementation and evaluation; - Supervise
casual workers and refugees in building their own shelters and ensuring
that deliveries take place according to the quantity and quality agreed; - Ensure
that all documentation related to shelter activities for works and
labourers engaged is completed in a timely manner.
Reporting:
- Report
regularly on shelter activities to the Emergency Team Leader for donor
reporting.
Qualifications:
- Advanced
university degree in architecture, engineering, construction or related
field or the equivalent practical experience; - Minimum
5 years of professional experience in programming and designing of
emergency and transitional shelters; - Minimum
10 years of professional work experience in managing shelter programs,
including at least 5 years at the international level; - Experience
with implementation of large-scale shelter programs in post conflict
regions; - Minimum
3 years of humanitarian work in deep field locations; - 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 very basic living conditions in deep field
locations; - Ability
to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and in a culturally
diverse team; - Experience
in direct implementation including preparing design presentations, BoQs
and technical drawings for emergency and transitional shelters.
Conditions
Availability: Immediately.
Duty
station:
Kibondo, Kigoma State. Non Family Duty Station
station:
Kibondo, Kigoma State. Non Family Duty Station
Contract: Six months with a
possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.
possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.
Salary
and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment
for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position will be
placed at salary level A10.
and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment
for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. The position will be
placed at salary level A10.
Further
information
information
You
are welcome to contact Anders Knudsen at anders.knudsen@drc.dk for more information about
the position.
are welcome to contact Anders Knudsen at anders.knudsen@drc.dk for more information about
the position.
Please
note that applications are not to be sent to Anders Knudsen. We only accept
applications sent online via www.drc.dk. Applications sent directly to Anders
Knudsen will not be considered.
note that applications are not to be sent to Anders Knudsen. We only accept
applications sent online via www.drc.dk. Applications sent directly to Anders
Knudsen will not be considered.
For
general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.
Application
process
process
Apply
for this position by clicking here.
for this position by clicking here.
Only
motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required
qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only
applications will not be considered. Please provide references, but do not
attach any written recommendations.
motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required
qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only
applications will not be considered. Please provide references, but do not
attach any written recommendations.
We
only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under
Vacancies.
only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under
Vacancies.
Please
submit your application, in English no later than 22.05.2016
submit your application, in English no later than 22.05.2016
Please
write to job@drc.dk
if you have questions on the application process or experience problems with
your online application.
write to job@drc.dk
if you have questions on the application process or experience problems with
your online application.
Commitments
DRC
has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability
commitments. All staff is required to contribute to the achievement of this
framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).
has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability
commitments. All staff is required to contribute to the achievement of this
framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).
The
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit
organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout
the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently
ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit
organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout
the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently
ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.
We
fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected
populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the
conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected
populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human
Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five
core values: Humanitarian approach – Respect – Independence & neutrality –
Inclusion – Honesty & transparency.
You can read more about our vision and work on drc.ngo.
fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected
populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the
conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected
populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human
Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five
core values: Humanitarian approach – Respect – Independence & neutrality –
Inclusion – Honesty & transparency.
You can read more about our vision and work on drc.ngo.
