Camp Coordination and Camp Management Team Leader

Background:  

The DRC Somalia Programme is the largest programmes in East Africa region and has been providing relief and development services since 1997. DRC is among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main sub offices in Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant. 

Overall Purpose of the role:

The CCCM/ Site Management Team Leader is responsible for management of DRC Officers and Assistants on the area based CCCM team, working closely with the WASH and Infrastructure, Protection and other sector program managers. The CCCM Team Leader is line managed by the Area/ Base Manager with Technical line management from the CCCM Coordinator. The Team Leader is responsible for overseeing SMC activity implementation in DRC managed IDP hosting sites, ensuring coordination at the site and district level and staff and local stakeholder capacity building.
Responsibilities:
CCCM/SMC Management
•    Daily supervision and coordination of CCCM team (CCCM Officers and Assistants Wash and PRT Assts)
•    Indicator tracking responsibilities to meet agreed CCCM targets
•    Budget tracking responsibilities 
•    Development of workplans for the CCCM team 
•    Receipt and review of CCCM staff reports such as: weekly reports, Assessment reports, distribution reports, and all the normal CCCM usual tools as: New Arrivals Tracking, Site Prioritization Matrix, Service Mapping, Facility monitoring 
•    Ensuring high quality CCCM programming interventions from the CCCM team
Oversight of CCCM/ SMC Implementation
•    Lead the CCCM team in establishing & training representative and inclusive community committees at sites
•    Ensure CCCM programming is community-led and incorporates genuine community feedback and engagement throughout the project cycle 
•    Lead the CCCM team in the monitoring of sites to identify needs, gaps in service provision, and duplication of efforts at IDP sites. Ensure regular service mappings for all sites is completed by CCCM field staff 
•    Oversee the implementation of the Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) by the CCCM team in sites
•    Supervise planning and implementation of community-based projects and social cohesion activities at IDP hosting sites
•    Coordinate multi-sectorial assessments of IDP needs with other DRC teams
•    Work closely with the CCCM Wash& Infrastructure and Protection TLs to provide inputs into the development of site plans, including physical infrastructure (Shelters & latrines), service provision, and expansion possibilities.
Site Management Coordination and Representation:
•    Represent DRC at Sub-National CCCM, Shelter/NFIs, WASH Clusters coordination meetings and other relevant coordination forums
•    Lead the engagement with the Authorities (state, district and site levels) and other relevant local authorities such as: district commissioners and other directors of the main government offices such as: health, education offices) to ensure a strong and collaborative working relationship to facilitate implementation of DRC CCCM programming
•    Represent DRC with IDP communities, host communities, and other community stakeholders, ensuring a positive two-way relationship and acceptance of DRC SMC programming
•    Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with NGO, Government and other service providers operating in DRC managed IDP hosting sites, to facilitate smooth site coordination of humanitarian service provision 
•    Build and maintain mutually respectful relationships with any other key stakeholders
•    Arrange and lead regular and ad hoc coordination meetings with key stakeholders and share and follow up the agreed meeting minutes action points.
•    Lead the MCLA Assessments when requested by SN-CCCM Cluster. 
•    Ensure CCCM Team staff presence in field locations
Community participation and representation:
•    Establish, support and aid in the design of site management committees, recognising influence of ‘Camp Leaders’ in Somali context
•    Oversee and support representative committees and community groups, ensuring Inclusion is main factor in composition and any community-based targeting 
Information Management:
•    Establish, maintain, and actively utilize networks of key informants at IDP sites
•    Plan mechanisms for timely registration of IDPs, including identification of protection related needs, working closely with the CCCM MEAL/IM Officer
•    Ensure the CCCM MEAL/IM Officer has required support to maintain a comprehensive database of service and needs related information for each site
•    Provide situation reports on IDP movements and other critical information as required for the CCCM Manager
•    Provide weekly reports and other relevant information on site conditions and services for the CCCM Manager
•    Oversee the provision, documentation, and tracking of timely referrals and service requests to key partners, including escalation of outstanding or emergency cases flagged by the CCCM field staff
•    Analyze site related and contextual information, and utilize the analysis in planning new interventions in partnership with the CCCM Manager 
Staff Management:
•    Support the CCCM team to deliver trainings for site committees in CCCM, humanitarian principles, site monitoring and use of DRC monitoring tools
•    Train CCCM staff as per specific needs identified within the team, including assessments, best practices and use of field monitoring tools
•    Actively participate in development and implementation of protection and gender mainstreaming in CCCM activities
•    Provide day to day mentoring and supervision support to CCCM Officers and Assistants
Education, experience & technical competencies. (include years of experience) 

 Essential:
•    Degree or Master’s in social or political sciences, engineering or relevant discipline.
•    Minimum three years of experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation and supervision of field level humanitarian assistance to IDPs
•    Significant professional knowledge of CCCM/SMC strategies, policies, and modalities.
•    Strong conceptual understanding of gender, protection, human rights and humanitarian principles
•    Proven leadership skills and related experience in building, establishing, and negotiating relationships and social networks with various stakeholders at the community, local, and national levels
•    Proven experience with budget management, planning of activities, and team management
•    Excellent representation, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
•    Strong team spirit and ability to work comfortably in multi-cultural contexts
•    Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, BI, Outlook and Power Point).
•    Ability and willingness to work and live in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments.
Languages:
•    Fluency in written and spoken Somali & English. 
ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
•    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the Regional team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables
•    Collaborating: You lead regional initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
•    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
•    Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively. 
•    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values
Conditions

Availability:      June 2022
 
Duty station:     Dolow
 
Reporting to:     Area Manager

Duration:         10 Months with possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Contract:         This position is graded as Band G-Management for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.

The position is open to Nationals ONLY

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments

DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards. 

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework. 

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Application:
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.   

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo  under Vacancies no later than 26 May 2022

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