CCCM Project Manager

 

Danish Refugee Council is a leading protection agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), DRC apply a regional approach with operational presence in Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Iraq. 

Present in Iraq since 2003, DRC is today operational in the Kurdish governorates, in and around Baghdad and in several South-Central governorates. Focused both on the influx of Syrian refugees and the current IDP crisis, DRC is providing assistance in a range of sectors including Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Protection, Livelihoods, Emergency Response (including food security, cash, and NFIs), WASH, Shelter and Mine Action. The Iraq programme presently employs some 450 national staff and 45 international staff, and is growing to meet new, emerging needs associated with ongoing and recent conflict in multiple locations. 

 

The CCCM PM is responsible for implementing project activities in the assigned area relating to direct camp management, including supervising implementation of technical activities and coordination with the site planning agency, e.g. site maintenance/repairs. 

 

 

• Recruit, train, and supervise DRC national CCCM staff in area of responsibility. Ensure that the CCCM team receives adequate training and briefings on humanitarian principles, IHL and DRC Code of Conduct. 

• Undertake regular field/onsite visits to ensure technical support to CCCM staff and proper monitoring of the activities’ implementation in area of operation. 

• Coordinate with other DRC Units and external partners for referral and follow up to identified needs.  

• Contribute to the development and/or maintenance of the CCCM cluster IM framework and project databases/assessment tools. 

• Maintain close contacts with Government, international agencies and NGOs in the CCCM response in order to provide timely information and analysis of the situation and activities. 

• Attend all CCCM cluster meetings and facilitate site visits of cluster members and national authorities. 

• Prepare regular and timely updates and reports for the Field Coordinator Qayyarah, Head of Office Erbil and other colleagues as needed. 

• Ensure Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) approach to CCCM is consistently applied through community and rights based participatory methods.  

• Contribute to the development of new CCCM project proposals. 

• Prepare and maintain up to date work plan and expenditures plans, in line with project and budget documents. 

• Prepare and submit regular qualitative and analytical reports within the given timeframe. 

• Any other duties as directed by the Field Coordinator and/or CCCM Coordinator. 

• Oversee cash for work systems in IDP camps. 

• Assist in establishing and facilitating regular coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders and affected populations. 

• Ensure CCCM staff are able to use agreed upon CCCM working and communication tools. 

• Establish camp leadership structures including women and youth to ensure effective participation in IDP camp management. 

• Identify critical gaps in service provisions in camps to be addressed to the clusters. 

• Monitor security and safety incidents in camps, and report to the Field Coordinator for follow up. 

 

To be successful in this role you must have: 

 

Essential qualifications:  

• University degree or higher education relevant to humanitarian work: preferably in law, social sciences or humanitarian aid; 

• Significant professional or practical knowledge of CCCM strategies, policies and implementation modalities 

• Cultural and gender sensitivity, adaptability 

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, Arabic an asset 

 

• Proven experience of at least 2 years in CCCM programming or similar related areas (e.g. community mobilization, community driven development, etc), preferably in an emergency or early recovery setting 

• Experience in international humanitarian work and refugee and/or IDP complex emergencies  

• Experience with managing teams and providing technical guidance and training 

 

• 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.  

 

DRC will offer the successful applicant a 12 month contract. You must be available to start work in late March 2017 and be willing to live and work in Iraq. 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. This position will be placed at A15 DRC’s salary scale. The R&R cycle for Erbil is every 12 weeks.  

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applications must include a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying for this position and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. Applications without a cover/motivation letter will not be considered. 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk  

Applications close 2 March 2017.  

Due to the urgency to fill this post, DRC reserves the right to do recruitment on a rolling basis and recruit before the deadline. 

Need further information? 

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