Casual Worker (Assisting in Cash-Based Activities for Shelter & Settlement team – Emergency Response)

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, honesty and transparency.

DRC Syria

DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods, and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara'a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). While Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our six Community Centers.

About the job:

The casual worker will assist in cash-based activities for Shelter and Settlement department as part of DRC’s Emergency Response in Aleppo

Responsibilities:

• Support cash-based programming, operational arrangements and procedures based on existing standard operating procedures, mainly during the registration process.
• To actively engage in the beneficiary selection process under the guidance of the line manager and team
• Support assessments, registration, and verification exercises of project beneficiaries to proceed with a proper registration in Sigma and/or Kobo.
• Support the facilitation and implementation of beneficiary registration process of multi-purpose cash assistance programme.

• Support all monitoring activities are documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required.

• Support the establishment of standardized data management, data sharing and data protection arrangements.

• Contribute to the production of quality and timely reports on program activities, mainly during the registration process (Provide on regular basis).
• Provide weekly updates to the SHE Team Leader and team, including accurate figures of people registered, distributions/referrals done, and challenges encountered, in the agreed format.
• Ensure beneficiary data integrity and a transparent distribution exercise.

• Support mobilization of communities for the successful registration of people of concern, implementation of project activities and ensuring a good working relationship with field staff and local community.

• Supervision of cash monthly distribution at the centers of the financial service provider. if required.

• Support the appropriate feedback and complaints channels are present in project sites and support F-CRM team to regularly conduct sensitization of Economic Recovery beneficiaries on the DRC’s FCRM mechanisms.
• Maintain respectful and constructive relations with partner organizations, local authorities, and humanitarian actors.
• Attend field level meetings when required and providing detailed reports to the Line Manager.
• Perform other duties as required.

Experience and technical competencies

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels.

• Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment.

• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers).
• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of working in inter-cultural environment.
• Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and results orientated.

Education

University or technical institute degree in any of the Economics, Administration, Business Management, Finance, International Relations, Development studies, computer science or other degree with years of relevant experience.

Languages

• Fluent in Arabic- written and spoken is essential.
• Good written English skills.
• Fluent spoken English is preferred but not essential.

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 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 our vision and values.

We offer:

Contract length: Three months

Level: Casual Worker

Location: Aleppo – Syria

Expected Start date: ASAP

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on one of the below link:

Direct Link for application:

Casual Worker (Assisting in Cash-Based Activities for Shelter & Settlement team – Emergency Response) (hr-manager.net)

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

Applications close: 30 May 2023.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right of conducting tests and interviews before the closing date and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.

Need further information?

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org