Camp Management Officer ( Community Mobilization)

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), one of the world’s leading NGOs, with a focus on responding to displacement, have been registered in Bangladesh since 2013. In 2017, in response to the Rohingya influx, DRC are preparing to launch an integrated program of support to the government in site management, shelter/NFI and protection. In 2018, DRC will be implementing aid projects in support of the host communities most affected by the influx of refugees.  As a key part of this, DRC opened up a main office in Cox’s Bazar, and a support/liaison office in Dhaka.  

Overall purpose of the role:

Under the supervision of the Site Management Support Manager and direct management of the SMS Team Leader, the Community Services Officer will develop and maintain good relations with the refugee population and develop effective community engagement and participation mechanisms to support refugees to take an active role in all aspects of life within the site. He/She will lead on the establishment of a transparent and community representation system in the camp.

Responsibilities:

General

• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with the refugee population, their community representatives, and other stakeholders in the site.

•  Develop and support representative committees and community groups, including through facilitating the formation of new groups, coordinating meetings and workshops, and implementing training.

•  Maintain accurate records and prepare reports related to program activities.

• Support the Community mobilization Assistants with setting action plans and keeping records of activities and meetings.

Community Engagement and Participation

• Train, mentor and support community groups to take leadership on activities and representative committees including the organization of recreational/ cultural activities.

• Train and support the women and youth groups to identify needs and gaps and design community led projects.
• Support the groups in the implementation of the community led projects.
• Ensure community groups are engaged in the camp coordination mechanisms and organize meetings between service providers and the community groups to share concerns, suggest solutions, prioritize interventions or areas based on needs.
• Create linkages with other actors in the camp to ensure all camp residents are informed about services and information is shared across the different community groups.

Community representation

• Lead the camp blocks committees' elections/selections including community consultations, block meetings, nominations and elections.

• Lead the camp representation committee's elections ensuring a transparent process based on the UNHCR/SMS sector agreed guidelines.

• Develop the Terms or Reference with the different committees and guide them to ensure they effectively represent the community and prioritize their needs.

• Ensure the camp committees are engaged with the community groups to discuss community level issues and ensure representation of different groups in prioritizing interventions in the community.

• Train and support the block committees in coordination with the community volunteers to conduct regular service monitoring activities and report to the camp committee, CiC, SMS agency and service providers. 

Experience and technical competencies:

•     2 years’ experience working with an INGO in a formal or informal camp setting

•    Experience in Communications or Social Services is desirable

• Willingness to live and work in a challenging environment with limited resources

Education:

• Advanced university degree or equivalent experience would be an advantage.

Languages:

• English – required
• Bengali - required
• Chittagonian – (required)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:  

We Offer:

Designation of Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar.

Salary: BDT. 60,320/=

Type of Employment – Contractual

Application Deadline: 26^th  March, 2019

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Bangladesh

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV,

1. Mentioning two reference details with CV, where one must be supervisor from present or past employment (If Experienced) & another person can be your colleague, professor or respected person in the society.
2. The cover letter with CV must not be longer than four pages & must be in English.

Applications must be submitted through the page by clicking apply. Applications submitted by email or hard copy will not be considered. Due to the urgency of the position, DRC will review applications on a rolling basis and candidates may be invited to test/interview.