Camp Management Manager - Anbar

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity 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 fulfilment 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.

This position is based in Baghdad with frequent travel and overnight stays in Anbar (Falluja)

About the job

The Camp Management Manager is responsible for implementing project activities in the assigned area relating to direct camp management and leading mobile site management operations, including supervising implementation of technical activities, e.g. site maintenance/repairs. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Oversee all Camp Management projects including providing support to local camp management and coordination of services within formal camps. As well as managing the Community Resource Center (CRC) activity that provides assistance and coordination of services in a key return area of Fallujah
• Through the cluster system and DRC coordination, contribute actively to strategic discussions related to forced evictions, returns and camp consolidation and closure
• Take an active role in advocacy, data sharing and coordination with the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) cluster and its partners, as well as the Returns Working Group (RWG)
• Through a national staff Team Leader, manage a team of 7-10 national Camp Management staff including hiring and performance management, with specific attention to providing technical oversight in line with CCCM and international standards
• Manage procurement, spending and staffing of multiple project budgets from international donors such as ECHO and OFDA
• Contribute to project design and proposal development including narrative and budget components
• Ensure compliance with HR, administration, finance, logistics and safety procedures as they relate to Camp Management operations
• Oversee implementation of data collection tools including tool development, data collection, training, analysis and data sharing

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a Minimum of 3 years in the humanitarian sector including management positions. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Previous international deployments required; experience in conflict zones desirable
• Previous experience in camp management
• Previous roles emphasizing external coordination advantages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong diplomacy and proactive problem solving skills required
• Expertise in management of teams required

Desirable

• University degree; relevant field of study preferred (international affairs, international development, management, etc.)
• Working fluency in English required
• Arabic a strong advantage

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: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. 

We offer

Contract length: 12 Mnoths

Level: A15 if on Expat contract. The applicable salary will apply if a national staff is selected according to DRC Iraq’s national staff salary scale.

Designation of Duty Station: Non family Duty Station

Start date: 01 September 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 27/07/2018

Before applying, please ensure you have a valid passport.

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

Due to the Urgency to fill this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and DRC reserves the right to conduct the interviews before the deadline.