Economic Recovery Team Leader - Baaj

Contract

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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 Livelihoods Team Leader‘s role is to lead in the implementation and monitoring of livelihoods and social cohesion activities in Baaj/Sinjar/ Mosul city and surrounding areas, and to support the Livelihoods Manager in planning and designing programming. S/he is responsible for managing the project team, weekly reporting, and assisting with the day-to-day financial management of the project(s).

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for in the planning and oversight of programme activities and project outcomes, including beneficiary registration,
• assessment and selection, coordination of centre-based livelihoods activities, including business and financial management trainings, apprenticeships, evaluation of business proposal and disbursement of business grants
• Prepare monthly and annual expenditure forecasts and workplans for programme activities, and remain accountable for ensuring that
• programming remains on track against these forecast.
• Identify challenges to programme implementation and develop and implement solutions, with approval from Project Manager.
• Manage the workload of the team, including planning of weekly and monthly activities, delegating and ensuring team members’ satisfactory completion of tasks and responsibilities, and management of office resources and assets.
• Manage the performance of Project staff, including identifying training needs, in coordination with the Project Manager, and developing Performance Improvement Plans for staff not performing.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial and narrative reports, monitor expenditure and outputs against targets.
• Ensure implementation of programming in compliance with donor guidelines, regulations and rules, and with DRC Operation Handbook and relevant guidelines / SOP.
• Assist the Project Manager in tracking and monitoring procurement of goods and services (such as assets, program supplies, Hawala contracts) required for programme activities
• Ensure that all procurement documentation prepared by the programme team is compliant with DRC requirements and delivered in a timely manner.
• Assist in the coordination and analysis of needs and market assessments and surveys such as market assessments, labour market assessments, price monitoring, social cohesion mapping and stakeholders mapping
• Ensure equal participation through all stages of the project from all members of the community, taking into consideration gender, age, ethnic identities and clan and tribal affiliations.
• Any other duties as may be assigned

Other

• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq Programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 3-year experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Experience in training and capacity-building of staff on livelihoods program development and implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to engage with communities, authorities and other stakeholders, and to act calmly and take the lead in tense situations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team to achieve joint objectives, and to plan, identify team member’s strengths and workload to delegate appropriately, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Excellent understanding of gender- and protection- mainstreaming, ability to work sensitively with vulnerable people, taking into account gender, age and diversity, and ability to clearly articulate and explain a comprehensive understanding of the local context, key humanitarian issues and displacement trends.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and ensure that confidential information is recorded and stored securely.
• Ability to act with utmost transparency and integrity
• Demonstrated ability to analyses and identify challenges, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to develop and implement strategies.
• Sound understanding of humanitarian principles and protection mainstreaming and of livelihoods and cash-based programming, experience implementing similar programming preferred.
• Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites when needed.

Education:

• Relevant university degree or similar education – University or Technical College degre

Languages:

• English (Fluent)
• Arabic (Fluent)
• Kurdish ( Fluent)-For Sinjar

Key stakeholders:

• Livelihoods PM, Specialist, officers, assistants
• Support Services team
• Livelihoods Coordinator
• People of Concern

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

WE OFFER

• Contract Length: 4 Months (Renewable upon funding availability and performance satisfaction)
• Salary Band: G
• Start Date: 01st of November 2023
• Comprehensive health insurance for staff, spouse, and up to two children under 18.
• Personal Accident insurance coverage in the event of work-related accidents during working hours.
• Psychosocial support for staff and family members.
• Learning & Development opportunities for professional growth.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

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