Base Manager

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 Diyala 

About the job

The Base Manager is responsible for the overall operational and programmatic planning, reporting, and implementation to enable DRC to achieve its objectives. S/he will be supervising the base and ensure that DRC procedures are streamlined in the project implementation as well as building relationships with key humanitarian partners. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Accountable for achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the area of responsibility
• Accountable for making significant decisions on what the unit does: its purpose, functions and role, and for making commitments and decisions that require the expenditure of significant unit resources.
• Accountable for people management of direct reports, generally at least 3 employees. This includes hiring & firing, objective setting, probation, performance appraisal, development of staff, managing performance, including poor performance, etc.
• Accountable for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and the advice of technical experts in DRC.
• Finalize the scale up of the Diyala Base ensuring the opening of support service department (supply chain, HR, admin, finance)
•  Lead the project implementation supervising PMs and Team leaders for Shelter, CCCM, Protection, Livelihood departments. 

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 3 years' experience in relevant field in an INGO. Moreover, we also expect the following: 

Required 

• At least 3 years' experience with people management
•  Substantial work experience in the areas of emergency, camp management, development sector, especially with displaced/refugees communities can substitute education qualification.
• Experience managing field offices
• Experience in project management and proven organizational skills
• Good knowledge of relevant donors 
• Experience dealing with national partners and local/government authorities
• Professional background in working with internally displaced persons and/or refugees 
• Good experience in training and liaising with national NGOs
• Experience working in multicultural work settings

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 Months

Employment Band: Management F.2

Designation of Duty Station: Non Family Duty Station

Start date: April 2019

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

Allapplicants 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: 28 March 2019

Before applying, please ensure you have a valid passport.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visitdrc.ngo/jobsupport.

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.