Shelter & Settlement Team Leader (Site Planner)

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We are looking for a highly qualified, self-motivated Shelter & Settlement Team Leader (Site Planner) who is able to coordinate activities and work with diverse teams of both national and international staff, and equipped with technical skills to develop and strengthen emergency response capacity in a highly complex crisis.

DRC is operational in South Sudan since 2005, working with the overall aim of achieving durable solutions for displaced populations. The Danish Demining Group (DDG) started Humanitarian Mine Action in 2006.

Danish Refugee Council main program objectives (2018-2020) in South Sudan are: 1. To save lives and alleviate suffering among displaced people and their hosts 2. To reduce displacement related risks and support and facilitate solutions 3. To promote peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies and address root causes to displacement

DRC primarily operates across Upper Nile and Unity states, both of which are heavily affected by conflict and experience high numbers of internally displaced populations as well as refugees in need of humanitarian assistance. DRC has operational bases in Maban, Malakal, Jonglei, Greater Pibor, Kodok and Aburoc in Upper Nile and in Bentiu, Mayom, and Ajuong Thok in Unity state, supported by a country-office in Juba.

Overall purpose of the role:

Within the Camp Management department, the Shelter and Settlements Team Leader is responsible for improving the newly established Self-Settled IDP sites in Bentiu, established by the flood-displaced persons in Unity State. The Shelter and Settlements Team Leader is responsible for conducting needs assessment activities, technical shelter surveys, demarcation of the lands, planning the drainage systems, production of visual maps as well as Cash for Work activities

Responsibilities

  • Ensure DRC’s operations are technically sound in site planning and thus better able to meet the needs of persons of concern.
  • Ensure that selection of sites for the internationally Displace Persons (IDP) are based on approved technical guidelines, considering relevant factors like land availability, accessibility, security, water resources, and absorption capacity.
  • Conduct technical feasibility studies (site assessments) to identify adequate sites in close coordination with Local Authorities at Provincial, District, and Divisional levels, as well as with the concerned line Ministries and implementing partners.
  • Ensure that basic technical criteria of land availability/property, accessibility, security, topography, water resources, absorption capacity, and adequate terrain for proper sanitation facilities are considered while selecting potential sites. Other factors such as roads, flooding, and possible conflict with the local population (grazing land) have also to be considered when identifying potential settlement solutions.
  • In close coordination with implementing partners and other concerned parties, settlement plans and their implementation modalities, including construction/rehabilitation of communal infrastructures (latrines, water points, etc.), considering the overall needs of target groups and their cultural preferences the concerns of the local communities.
  • Ensure that settlement designs take into consideration protection-oriented issues such as sexual and gender-based violence and the specific needs of women, men, girls and boys. The security and privacy of all people of concern, the adequate location of sanitary/health/education facilities, communal services and distribution areas should also be addressed.
  • Coordinate with the affected committees, local authorities and other partners the identification of potential needs related to shelter and NFIs,
  • Advise on matters related to the procurement of sector related materials or equipment, including the development of technical specifications for bid documents, technical evaluation of bids, review/inspection of the quality of products/works.
  • Assist Programme colleagues in analysing budgetary implications of technical components and ensuring the technical integrity of all sectoral interventions.
  • Work in close coordination with all functional departments in DRC for all issues related to protection, population of concern figures and assistance.
  • Other duties assigned by the manager

About you

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture, or Civil-Engineering
  • 3 years’ experience working with an NGO in an emergency response setting is an advantage
  • Good knowledge of site surveying and site identification (including topography, hydrology, land use, physical planning, environment impacts, engineering, etc.).
  • Prior experience in settlement site planning including layout of shelter plots, roads, communal infrastructures and basic services.
  • Prior experience in designing and implementing shelter strategies.
  • Sound knowledge on use and application of design softwares including but not limited to ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
  • Previous shelter experience in South Sudan is a plus

Key Stakeholders

  • DRC Departments
  • Shelter Technical Coordinator

  • UN Agencies

  • Government departments (RRC, Ministry of Infrastructures)
  • National and International Organizations

    Moreover, 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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Duration: 3 months renewable contract subject to Performance and Funding.

Contract: Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies graded as Band G.M level 1.

Start Date : January, 2021

Duty Stations: Benti, Unity State – South Sudan

Reporting: This position reports to Camp Coordination and Camp Management Manager

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.

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, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Applications All applicants must send a cover letter (max 1 page) and an updated CV (max 3 pages) in English. The cover letter should outline your personal motivation for applying and your key qualifications for the position.

To apply please click on the apply button: Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 29th December, 2021 and note that due to the urgency to fill this position, recruitment can be finalized before closing date of applications.

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

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