Camp Management Manager (Senior CCCM Manager)

cox bazaar

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: cox bazaar
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
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- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Camp Management Manager (CCCM) in Cox Bazar, Bangladesh.

Who we are?

DRC is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people globally.

Danish Refugee Council has been registered in Bangladesh since 2013 with a focus on responding to displacement and the Rohingya refugee influx. As a key part of this, DRC opened a main office in Cox’s Bazar, and a support/liaison office in Dhaka.

About the job

The CCCM Manager has the overall responsibility for implementation, technical quality and harmonisation/ standardisation of CCCM work in all sites where DRC works to support the RRRC in managing refugee camps in Bangladesh. He/she ensures information flows on CCCM programming to and from the field, ensuring learning across all sites/zones for program quality. He/She represents DRC on CCCM/Site Management issues in relation with UNHCR, IOM and RRRC in regards to the refugee response

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Programming and Coordination

Provide direct management and technical guidance to the CCCM team
Support the CCCM Team to ensure that DRC is implementing high quality site management support programming in accordance with international standards and best practices;
Lead on DRC Bangladesh’s CCCM strategy, under the guidance of the Area Manager;
Identify gaps and needs in CCCM programme in DRC sites;
Promote a participatory approach (engagement of affected population) to CCCM and service provision in the camps/sites;
Ensure program standardization and sharing of experiences, lessons learned, and good practices across DRC-supported sites;
Manage CCCM-related information flow to and from field sites, including updates to and from the sector;
Advocate for relevant and standardized information sharing, working with the sector and other humanitarian partners;
Quality assurance of proposals, donor reports, site reports, advocacy and policy notes and other CCCM reports;
Lead on the proposal developments and donor reports for CCCM;
Work closely with the Head of Programs (HoP) to ensure that all CCCM activities are being appropriately monitored and evaluated;
Work closely with other sector program managers (Protection, Community Infrastructure) to ensure integration between sectors in DRC programmes;
Take the lead on standardisation of effective data collection, using online systems (Kobo toolbox), and standardize M&E practices

Representation

Represent DRC in Site Management sector, including participation in the SAG and play a role in the development of the site management strategy for the response as a whole;
Stay up to date with donor strategies and practices within Bangladesh and provide technical backstopping to the Area Manager and HoP in donor relations for CCCM;
Represent DRC as CCCM lead vis a vis IOM, UNHCR, RRRC and potential other partners

Management

Represent DRC in Site Management sector, including participation in the SAG and play a role in the development of the site management strategy for the response as a whole;
Stay up to date with donor strategies and practices within Bangladesh and provide technical backstopping to the Area Manager and HoP in donor relations for CCCM;
Represent DRC as CCCM lead vis a vis IOM, UNHCR, RRRC and potential other partners
Develop, update and monitor all the Project Management Tools (PMT) to ensure quality project management;
Ensure procurements are done in line with DRC procedures, manage budgets and flag any major changes in project implementation

Accountability

Ensure that DRC’s CCCM programming meets accountability obligations and is carried out in accordance with the Core Humanitarian Standards;
Work with the Protection Manager to ensure protection mainstreaming in CCCM activities;

About you

To be successful in this role you must have the following;

Essential:

Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in camp coordination and/or camp management in camp and camp like-settings
Strong knowledge of and experience in CCCM programming in different contexts; Knowledge of the Bangladesh context is a plus.
Experience of both the cluster system and the refugee coordination model.
Demonstrable successful track record of strategic programme development, capacity building and effective programme implementation and monitoring.
Strong donor, government and partner engagement experiences, including experience of providing support to government camp management entities (Site Management Support or mentorship).
Experience and understanding of refugee and displacement issues.
Experience with capacity building, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops.
Proven commitment to accountability and quality assurance.
Excellent analytical and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relations with national staff members and other stakeholders.
Experience living and working in cross-cultural, multi-sector, insecure, and/or remote environments.
Ability to work well under pressure and in adverse conditions.
Substantial project management skills and experience.
Knowledge of mobile data collection (kobo toolbox)
Proficiency in common computer packages and financial software i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

Knowledge of the Bangladesh context;
CCCM ToT;
Experience in working on UNHCR and IOM grants;

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: Until 31st Dec. 2019
Salary Level: Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.
Designation of Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar
Start date: 01st April 2019

Application process

Applications must be submitted through this page by clicking on Apply Button

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four (4) pages) in English.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 10th March 2019

Due to the urgency of the recruitment, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the interviews may take place before the deadline.

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

For questions about the role, please contact Paul Byars at paul.byars@drc.ngo

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

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