Disaster Risk Reduction and Shelter – Programme Manager

DanChurchAid (DCA) is looking for an experienced Disaster Risk Reduction and Shelter - Programme Manager to lead our DRR and Shelter activities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

DCA is a Danish humanitarian, non-government and non-profit organisation that has been working in Bangladesh since 1980s. As a response to the influx of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, DCA together with its local partner responded through the provision of emergency relief, WASH and setting up women safe spaces. DCA is now setting up its GBV programme through direct implementation. In addition, DCA is expanding its coverage with shelter and disaster risk reduction support for Rohingya communities. DCA is developing a multisectorial approach with GBV at the center of the response. The DRR and Shelter intervention of DCA is particularly relevant in the challenging context of the Rohingya refugee crisis with the upcoming cyclone season that could severely affect refugees considering the disaster-prone areas where they are located and their makeshift shelters. DCA has ensured its recognition and acceptance in Cox’s Bazar and is focusing on ensuring a qualitative programming to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable refugee households.

The DRR and Shelter – Programme Manager will be the technical lead on DCA’s activities within the field of DRR and Shelter in Cox’s Bazar. S/He will ensure that interventions are technically sound, take into account international best practices, and are appropriately meeting the needs of refugees in the targeted Rohingya sites. The DRR and Shelter programme manager will be based in Cox’s Bazar with frequent travel to the field sites to support DCA’s frontline workers.

Key duties and responsibilities

Technical Lead

• Lead the development of the strategy for the DRR and Shelter response to the Rohingya crisis in Cox’s Bazar

• Provide technical leadership on DRR prevention and response programming, supporting and empowering DCA staff to creative, effective and comprehensive programming

• Provide technical support on the design of services and activities in the designated intervention areas and support DCA staff and partner organisations through training and monitoring

• Develop and conduct / facilitate trainings for partners and DCA staff on relevant topics

• Provide technical support to ensure programme quality, inclusive of regular technical monitoring

Programme Management

• Ensure planned programme activities are in line with the budget and executed in a timely manner

• Work with Logistics to procure programme supplies within programme budgets

• Work closely with the Area Manager and other managers and officers to understand programme goals and to meet expectations

• Set programme strategies and a work plan in coordination with other staff members to determine operational needs

• Analyze trends regarding DRR and Shelter and develop/adjust programme strategies to meet needs

• Contribute to production of proposals for any new projects

• Ensure appropriate field monitoring and supervision of DCA teams and volunteers

• Identify local partners and points of service and support for individuals in need of protection assistance

• Work in collaboration with the Protection partners to establish/reinforce appropriate community outreach and support structures as well as establish and/or reinforce referral pathways and appropriate DRR and Shelter response

• Organise and lead trainings for partner organisations working in various sectors

• Support the development of strategies for community mobilisation around DRR and Shelter

• Compile monthly and quarterly reports on time and with accurate data

• Ensure appropriate M&E system is in place for the DRR and Shelter activities and supervise the data collection and analysis

Team management

• Recruit and train DRR and Shelter Programme Staffs to implement activities (including volunteers in the field)

• Directly supervise DCA DRR and Shelter team under current UNICEF and DERF projects and future projects

• Supervise and mentor staff working for the project at the office and in the field

• Develop support strategies for DRR and Shelter staff and volunteers and introduce principles of self-care

• Provide technical and programme management trainings for staff and volunteers

Coordination and Representation

• Coordinate with UN, government and NGO partners to ensure well-coordinated prevention and response activities in Cox’s Bazar and in the field through the site management meetings

• Actively participate in Shelter and site improvement coordination sectors and relevant task force meetings for collaboration and programme planning and contribute to joint action plans

• Work with partners and community members to monitor and strengthen DCA presence and intervention and a unique collaboration in the field

• Coordinate with other sector actors and working groups to ensure GBV integration

• Maintain positive working relationships with all partners

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop DCA programmes

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards

Qualifications

• MSW, MA/S, MPH, or equivalent in health, social science, humanities or other related degree

• At least 5 years of overseas experience, including substantial management experience in DRR, Shelter and at least

• Previous experience in programme and budget management

• Previous experience with supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting

• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response

• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of national and international staff

• Demonstrated experience in grant management and proposal writing

• Excellent computer skills in programmes such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (required) and in construction and engineering software (preferred)

• Capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others

• Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well

• Fluency in English and/or (other languages) required

DCA offers

• An attractive and competitive benefit package with salary between USD 5,500 and 6,700 including pension
• Housing and international insurance
• 3 monthly breather days plus 2.5 monthly paid leave days

For further information, please contact Area Manager, Sebastien Delhoume, sade@dca.dk.
Expected start date is as soon as possible. The contract is for 5-6 months with the possibility of extension dependent on available funding.

All interested and qualified candidates regardless of race, age, gender, religion, or ethnicity are encouraged to apply.

Only online applications consisting of as a minimum a CV and a cover letter will be considered.

Closing date for applications will be 13 March 2018. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. DCA reserves the right to select a candidate prior to the deadline.

Please read the minimum qualifications of this position carefully. If you do not meet the minimum requirements for this position, please save your time and ours and refrain from applying.

Please go to the DCA website by following this link: https://www.danchurchaid.org/join-us/jobs/international-vacancies