Shelter and Distribution Assistant.

Mogadishu

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Mogadishu
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Logistics
- Transport and Distribution
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
Closing Date: Closed

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC has been operating in Somalia for more than twenty years, where we assist returnees, IDPs and displacement-affected communities in all three regions (Somaliland, Puntland, and Central and Southern Somalia) through protection, service delivery and livelihoods activities to enhance their self-reliance and expand opportunities for a dignified life. DRC provides both humanitarian assistance and longer-term development support to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crisis as well as those in protracted displacement situations. In the past year, DRC’s strategic focus has shifted towards more durable solutions-oriented programming, linking displacement affected communities to longer-term initiatives to build resilience and recovery.

Overall purpose of the role:

The Shelter and Settlement Assistant distributer will be responsible for conducting shelter NFIs, ESK and Cash distribution, assessments and supervision & monitoring during the execution of Program Team leaders, CCCM, Shelter and Settlement and Economic recovery. He/She will Under the supervision of the Shelter NFIs, ESK and Cash Shelter Settlement Team Leader, and contributes to the planning, implementation and follow up of Shelter activities in his/her assigned area. Under the supervision of the CCCM Team leader He/She will provide support to emergency shelters and collective centers, light rehabilitations, NFI and WASH and Cash distributions.

Responsibilities:

Carry out basic tasks within shelter/NFI area (e.g. data collection)
Carry out administrative tasks
Follow given work plans and guidelines Programming & Operations
Support efficient and effective program implementation
Conduct joint targeting, selection, and registration of clients and independent or joint verification to ensure impartiality.
Ensuring that cash/voucher assistance is delivered to targeted households as per predetermined targeting criteria and in a safe manner.
Make sure the distribution of NFI, Cash, and voucher assistants done as per the DRC, ES-NFI cluster distribution guidelines.
Ensure the confidentiality and the support of targeted households during the cash assistance, by working with their families, community committees’ local government, and community leaders in supervising how the assistance is used and any other issue that might arise from the project.
Actively participate in Rapid Assessments, market assessments, capacity assessment of Financial Service Providers (FSP), and other digital cash transfer.
Ensure that the program resources are implemented in an open and accountable manner and handed over or ended in a way that promotes local capacities and sustainable operations.
In collaboration with MEAL team conduct post-distribution monitoring (PDM) for both cash and in kind to ensure the program quality and collect lesson findings.
Implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems including client feedback handling mechanism; ensure consistent reporting, documentation, and analysis of results to improve program efficiency and quality.
Assist in sensitization of local government structures, communities, and opinion leaders on the targeting criteria.
Collect, register, and report client’s feedback and complaints in weekly basis to for client adaptable team and supervisor also give response based on the level of the feedback.
Ensure client adaptable mechanisms are in place at all project areas in collaboration with client’s adaptable team
Works closely with shelter and Settlement/CCCM/Economic recovery efficient and effective implementation of the response and emergency hygiene promotion activities

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience).

Strong understanding of WASH/Shelter and Settlement, CCCM and Economic recovery issues in remote areas including IDP settlement

To be successful in this role we expect you to have 1 year of relevant work experience, preferably in humanitarian sphere. Field experience will be an asset.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Experience in administrative tasks
Excellent IT skills
Experience with following standard procedures and guidelines
Fluency in Somali language
English will be an asset.
Diploma or equivalent professional qualification

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

Diploma in Social work, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, Public Health, Environmental Health, social science, and related relevant field
At least a basic understanding of humanitarian aid or development programming
Self-motivated, positive attitude, flexible and adaptable to the needs of team and organization
Computer literacy and statistical data

Languages:

Somali (Native)
English- fluent

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

Striving for excellence: You focus on Main focal point for IDP site regarding all information

Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take accuracy and completeness of information that is gathered.

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: 15th June 2022.

Duty station: Mogadishu.

Reporting to: CCCM Team Leader.

Duration: 10 Months.

HE 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.

For general information about Danish Refugee Council, please visit www.drc.ngo

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 30th May 2022.

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

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