Shelter Technical Coordinator

Contract

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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC launched an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC started implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees. As a key part of this, DRC opened an area office in Cox’s Bazar, and a main office in Dhaka.

POSITION PROFILE

Under direct supervision of the Head of Programme in DRC and the Shelter- CCCM Sector Coordinators of the Inter Sector Coordination Group (ISCG), the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects and functions of the Shelter Camp Coordination Camp Management (SCCCM) Sector Technical Coordination for Shelter. S/he will work in collaboration with other members of the Sector coordination team.

The main objective of the Shelter Technical Coordinator is to support the Shelter Sector Coordinator to ensure that the Sector fulfils its core functions as defined by ISCG. S/he will deliver on defined outcomes of the project, which includes providing oversight and technical input to the phase 3 response. This will also include monitoring of technical interventions in the field, as well as assisting with design of further development of phase 3 of the shelter response.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Advisory Capacity

• Assist the Sector Coordinator in providing technical advisory services and expanding the contact with key sector stakeholders, including national and regional authorities, national and international organizations, and representatives of affected populations, respecting mandates and program priorities of each of the stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and updating of the Sector core documents as defined by the Shelter Sector: Strategy, Technical Standards and guidelines. The Technical Coordinator will have a key role in finalizing the Technical Standards that the Sector has been developing in the last months.
• Support any on-going SCCCM Shelter Task Forces or instigate as necessary in accordance with the shelter sector objectives particularly with regards to phase 3 (durable) solutions and support to the host community.
• Support the Rohingya Responses efforts through the SCCCM Sector on "Building Back Better" and assist in the coordination and development of shelter meso-planning initiatives by Shelter and Site Development lead agencies in the potential development of clusters of weather resistant and safe shelters and facilities in the camps taking into account available land use, natural hazard risk mapping and drainage.

Project Design and Coordination

• Actively participate in the SCCCM Shelter Task Force to agree on technical specifications, shelter response approaches, or other technical issues. Support the Sector Coordinator in co-chairing the Shelter Sector coordination meetings as required. Ensure that the meetings are effective and action oriented. Promote utilization of participatory and community-based approaches in the planning and implementation of projects in order to ensure that humanitarian responses build on local capacities.
• Promote and adopt standardized approaches, tools and formats for common use in shelter programming within the framework of an agreed common shelter strategy. These methods, tools and formats will, when possible, be in line with those promoted by the Shelter Sector.
• Ensure effective technical links with other Sectors, in particular the WASH, Site Management and Protection Sectors.
• Promote linkages and synergies with recovery and development stakeholders and work within the framework defined by the coordination mechanisms supporting return.
• Ensure the integration of agreed priority cross-cutting issues in sectorial needs assessment, analysis, planning, monitoring and response (e.g. age, gender, environment, HIV/AIDS, and diversity).
• Ensure that Sector partners are aware of relevant policy, guidelines and technical standards that the Cox’s Bazar authorities have adopted; promote adherence to agreed standards and good practice by all Sector partners, taking into consideration the need for local adaptation.
• Ensure exchange of good practices and lessons learnt amongst Sector partners by organizing presentations, joint visits, sharing documents and other activities. These include promoting common beneficiary selection criteria and mechanisms.

Safety

• Comply with all global and location-specific safety rules, policies, and procedures. Report safety incidents, near-misses and other relevant information to the safety team as shall be briefed during onboarding. Failure to adhere to these will be considered a disciplinary offence while it may also leave you, your colleagues and DRC Bangladesh, at risk.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Experience in different international organizations (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, Red Cross Red Crescent Movement).
• Good knowledge of the Humanitarian reform process and the role of the UN System, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, and the NGO humanitarian community in the Shelter Sector.
• Good knowledge of shelter-related technical guidelines and standards, including Sphere.
• Good knowledge of shelter meso-planning in a displacement context.
• Demonstrated empathy and experience in understanding the position and needs of national partners, as well as building their capacity.
• Should have very good technical knowledge and experience on indigenous architecture materials and construction methods.
• Knowledge of resilient construction techniques.
• Capacity to travel to field locations throughout Cox’s Bazar and liaise with local authorities.
• Good skills in using Microsoft Office software and other commonly used software.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with 6 years of relevant professional experience.

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English

ALL EMPLOYEES 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 DRC’s vision and values.

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: Expatriate
• Employment Band: G1
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Duty station: Cox’s Bazar
• Closing Date for Application: 23rd January 2024

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link on the page by clicking on Apply Button.
2. All applicants must send a cover letter along with an updated CV (we encourage CV no longer than four pages) in English.
3. Mentioning three referees' details of your present supervisor and HR along with past employment’s supervisor with CV.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered. In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process & believes in equal opportunity in employment regardless.

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

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female 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.

***FRAUD ALERT***

It has been brought to the attention of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from DRC in Bangladesh. These offers reportedly concern fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants asking for money. DRC would like to stipulate that the organization never charges or accepts any money from job seekers during the recruitment process. DRC recommends that you do not respond to unsolicited offers of employment.