Shelter and Infrastructure Team Leader ( Cash & Voucher)

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 a main office in Cox’s Bazar, and a support/liaison office in Dhaka.

POSITION PROFILE

Overall purpose of the role:

Under the supervision of the Cash and Voucher Manager, the team leader supervises the routine and daily administration of the emergency voucher project of the Shelter department, including voucher assistant team supervision and monitoring in Kutupalong and Balukhali refugee camps, Cox Bazar, as required.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

Responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Assist in the design, setup and implementation of the project;
• Lead in the smooth reception and oversight of materials to the sites of distribution;
• Daily update and management of data-gathering and tracking tools used to monitor the project;
• Assist, and where necessary lead, community focus group discussions pertaining to the project in partnership and/or consultation with the Community Engagement team;
• Daily supervision and management of the project assistants and distribution kiosk locations;
• Lead the distribution of vouchers to the beneficiaries, and with the Project Manager design and administer the monitoring of voucher distribution;
• Oversee the registration of project participants;
• Supervise, monitor and capacity build the Cash and Vouchers team in partnership with the project manager.
• Strong adherence to safety and security protocols at all times, and along with CoC – dedication to reporting suspected contraventions;
• Ensure DRC Code of Conduct is understood, acknowledged in writing, and followed by the project staff and all volunteer labour, and infractions are reported in an appropriate and timely manner;
• Any other duties as assigned by line manager.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• 2 years-experience working with an NGO in an emergency response setting;
• 2 years-experience conducting monitoring, evaluation and reporting of distribution and/or NFI and/or shelter and/or WASH programming;
• Strong experience in community engagement including facilitating focus group discussions and semi-structured interviewing is an advantage.
• Experience working on projects funded UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF, ECHO an advantage.
• Problem-solver and results-oriented;
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Excel;
• Experience with digital data gathering platforms and tools (such as Kobo), including design of formats and evaluation of data;
• Experience in cash-voucher programming an advantage;
• Experience in administration and logistics an advantage;

• Commitment to DRC’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting gender equity and ensuring vulnerable people’s needs are met;
• Must be willing to work during Friday’s and Holidays if requested.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• Minimum bachelor degree in Social Sciences, accounting or statistics.
• Master degree in relevant subject is preferable.

  Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Fluency in English.  
• Fluency in Bangla.   

All employees 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

POSITION DETAILS

• Type of contract: National contract
• Employment Band: G, Managerial role
• Start date: August 01, 2019.   
• Contract Length: Until 31^st December 2019
• Duty station: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Applications must be submitted through the mentioned link page by clicking on Apply Button.   
2. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.   
3. Mentioning two referees' details with CV, where one must be from present or past employer (If Experienced) & another person can be your colleague.

Note: Applications sent by email will not be considered.   In addition, DRC doesn’t charge any fee for any of its recruitment process.

Closing date for applications: 20^th July 2019 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk. Due to the urgency of the position, DRC will review the applications on rolling basis.  

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