Camp Coordination & camp Management Officer

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Background:

The DRC Somalia Programme is the largest programmes in East Africa region. DRC is among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main sub offices in Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region.

Overall Purpose of the role

The CCCM/ Site Management Officer is responsible for district level coordination, IDP hosting site management, local stakeholder capacity building, information management, and assisting other DRC field teams with project implementation. This is a field based position and may require spending extended periods of time in the field. Responsibilities:

CCCM/ SMC Implementation

  • Establish and train representative and inclusive community based site management committees at sites
  • Support site planning in order to ensure that IDP site residents are able to live in dignified conditions
  • Monitor sites to identify needs, new arrivals, gaps in service provision, and duplication of efforts at IDP sites
  • Plan, support, and organize social cohesion building activities at IDP sites
  • Support other teams in conducting multi-sectorial assessments of IDP needs
  • Support in establishing and training representative and inclusive community committees at sites
  • Ensure CCCM programming is community-led and incorporates genuine community feedback and engagement throughout the project cycle
  • Weekly monitoring of sites to identify needs, gaps in service provision, and duplication of efforts at IDP sites. Ensure regular service mappings for all sites is completed by CCCM field staff
  • Oversee the implementation of the Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) by the CCCM team in sites
  • Participate in multi-sectorial assessments of IDP needs with other DRC teams
  • Work closely with the Wash and Infrastructure and Protection team to provide inputs into the development of site plans
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the CCCM Coordinator in order to advance DRC's interventions

Site Management Coordination and Representation:

  • Represent DRC with communities, local authorities, site partners, and other stakeholders
  • Build and maintain mutually respectful relationships with site management, service providers, local authorities, IDP community members as well as host community members
  • Foster collaborative relationships with local authorities to facilitate implementation of activities
  • Attend and facilitate meetings with stakeholders, such as local authorities, Clusters, NGOs, INGOs, UN and IDPs, including translation of meeting proceedings and provision of meeting minutes

Community participation and representation:

  • Establish, support and aid in the design of site management committees, recognising influence of ‘Camp Leaders’ in Somali context
  • Support representative committees and community groups, ensuring Inclusion is main factor in composition and any community-based targeting

Information Management:

  • Establish, maintain, and actively utilize networks of key informants at IDP sites
  • Ensure the timely registration of new IDPs, including identification of protection related needs
  • Maintain a comprehensive database of service and needs related information for each site
  • Draft weekly situation reports and provide other relevant information on site conditions and services
  • Analyze site related and contextual information to support DRC MEAL project evaluations
  • Provide, document, and track timely referrals and service requests to key partners

Capacity Building:

  • Support the CCCM team in organizing capacity building trainings for local authorities and partners
  • Train site committees in site monitoring and use of DRC and Cluster monitoring tools
  • Actively participate in development and implementation of protection and gender mainstreaming.

Experience, Education and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

  • Minimum two years of experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation and supervision of field level humanitarian assistance to IDPs
  • Degree in social or political sciences, engineering, urban planning or relevant discipline.
  • Significant professional knowledge of CCCM/SMC strategies, policies, and modalities.
  • Strong conceptual understanding of gender, protection, human rights and humanitarian principles
  • Proven leadership skills and related experience in building, establishing, and negotiating relationships and social networks with various stakeholders at the community, local, and national levels
  • Strong representation, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Strong team spirit and ability to work comfortably in multi-cultural contexts
  • Ability to spend extended periods of time in field conditions
  • Ability to come up with innovative solutions to unexpected and challenging problems

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken Somali & English

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and taking leadership Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Conditions

Availability: June 2022

Duty station: Mogadishu

Reporting to: CCM Team Leader

Duration: 10 Month with possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Contract: This position is graded as Band H-Non-Management for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.

The position is open to Nationals ONLY

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap. Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standards.

Application Applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. The cover letter should outline your personal motivation for applying and your key qualifications for the position. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies no later than 26th May 2022.

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