CCCM Handyman - Blacksmith X2

Contract

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CCCM Handyman-Blacksmithing

Anbar

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities 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, and honesty and transparency.

In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.

Overall purpose of the role:

• The CCCM Handyman - Blacksmith will support the implementation of planned blacksmithing activities in IDP camps/informal settlements – focused primarily on needs identification, using blacksmithing skills to fix/implement SRR blacksmithing-related activities, and documentation.
• Provide any additional support as requested by the CCCM Team Leader and DRC Anbar management/Base Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of identified malfunctions of doors, windows, damaged parts in the ceilings or bases of cabinets, as well as metal furniture through the blacksmith workshop and/or through field visits.
• Evaluate and determine the necessary blacksmithing needs for the assessed shelters, including windows, doors, bases for water tanks, and metal furniture.
• Coordinate with sector managers and activate effective communication channels to respond quickly to any blacksmithing malfunction and take the necessary measures to fix it.
• Provide support to national camp management teams in IDP camps and/or support IDP site representatives in informal settlements and returnee locations.
• Ensure regular contact (physical or through phone calls) and collect relevant site-specific information/updates from IDP and returnee representatives.
• Assist in identifying needs, service gaps and duplications in all targeted sites.
• Document, track and report timely to CCCM team leader the referrals and service requests.
• Provide accurate and timely information that supports the drafting of weekly situation reports and other updates.
• Support the CCCM Officer and CCCM Team Leader in any other duties, as needed.

Overarching tasks:

• The CCCM handyman – Blacksmith is a field-based position which supposes daily presence in camps/informal IDP settlements.
• The CCCM handyman – Blacksmith will undertake any other tasks, within the framework of his/her position, as requested by his/her supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in blacksmithing, ideally involved in social services or community activism.
• Ideally, at least 1 year experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation of field level humanitarian assistance to refugees, IDPs, or returnees.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian issues, especially related to displacement.
• Ability to draft basic reports and situational briefings.
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, speaking).
• Spoken and written Arabic is essential.

Preferred experience:

• Experience in social services or community activism.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
• Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
• Extensive knowledge of Iraqi displacement.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

Minimum secondary school; preferably relevant technical diploma

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Arabic (fluent)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment

Closing date for applications: 30-July-2022

Diversity & Inclusion: DRC Iraq is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment according to our Age, Gender, and Diversity approach (AGD). We aim to have a more diversified leadership structure creating opportunities for qualified women to take on managerial roles. We also continuously work to make our workplace more accessible for persons with specific needs. We offer benefits related to psychosocial support, health insurance, maternity and paternity leave, child sick leave, and lactation breaks. As part of our commitment to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates, persons living with disabilities, as well as representatives of minorities.

Note: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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 drc.ngo