We are looking for a highly qualified and dynamic Team Leader to manage the implementation of multi-sector refugee response in Upper Nile. The Team Leader will represent DRC locally with local government, other agencies and UNHCR while ensuring a cohesive integrated program is developed and implemented and provide support for DDG mine action activities in the same geographic area. The team leader will lead the strategic development of the program within a protection framework while ensuring internal standards in finance, human resources, logistics and procurement.
It is a critical time in the refugee response programme to ensure all the sectors work effectively together for efficiency and consistency. The Danish Refugee Council has been in South Sudan since 2004, mainly working with returning refugees and internally displaced persons returning home after a long civil war. In 2012, DRC opened its operations in Upper Nile State (Maban County) to respond to the large influx of refugees coming from Blue Nile State in Sudan. DRCs programme in Maban county consists of 4 main areas: Camp management covering 80,000 refugees in two camps. The camp management programme includes also shelter, community services, livelihoods, and distribution non-food items.
Protection, including GBV and conflict mitigation, in all four refugee camps in Maban County.
Logistics: Vehicle workshop to carry out repair and maintenance for vehicles, trucks, generators.
Host Community Recovery is a new programmatic focus started in 2013 to support host communities in an integrated approach including livelihoods support, protection and infrastructure development.
In 2012 DRC in South Sudan merged with the Danish Demining Group bringing together DRCs protection activities and DDGs AVR (armed violence reduction) activities as well as humanitarian mine action.
About the job Reporting to the DRC Head of Programme based in Juba the Team Leader has overall responsibility for the continued development and implementation of DRCs projects in Maban County. The Team Leader is the direct supervisor of the Doro Camp Manager, Batil Camp Manager, Protection Manager, Shelter Manager, Workshop Manager, Logistics Officer, and Finance Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities Management Oversight of DRC projects of camp management, protection, vehicle workshop, shelter, livelihoods and host community recovery into a cohesive programme approach. Ensure annual review process and annual project/programme planning, procurement planning and budget forecasting.
Responsible for logistics, administration, human resources, finances Overall responsible for managing the office in Maban, including the overall financial budgeting and expenditures, staff management, administrative issues, security, logistics and other aspects pertaining to running of DRC offices, and adhering to DRC rules and guidelines Assess staff capacity and provide/recommend training and coaching to increase technical skills for improved project implementation as necessary. Contribute to the strategic direction of the country operation through participation in strategy planning meetings and developing strategic documents.
Programmes Responsible for the programmatic and organisational development of DRC Maban operations Prepare for emergency response in case of additional large-scale influx of refugees or transfer from existing sites. Ensure synergy between different programmatic units, including a coherent camp management approach across the two camps under DRCs leadership and a strong integration with between protection, SGBV, livelihoods, shelter, community services, and camp management activities Continuously monitor programme quality and develop relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthen the effort to document the impact of activities and DRC presence. Identify opportunities for innovation in all programme sectors.
Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Logistics Ensure that adequate staffing is in place, including an appropriate gender balance, and that all staff are trained on skills and values required, with particular attention to accountability, respectful dialogue with the refugees, and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Ensure that the organisations financial, logistics, security and human resources policies and procedures are fully implemented
Coordination Coordination and good collaboration with all actors involved, including local partners and authorities, as well as other donors and humanitarian actors in the area Represent DRC in the area of operation
Monitoring and Reporting Accounting for progress toward project objectives and the overall goals of DRC in Maban County Ensure that timely narrative and financial donor reports are provided to the head of Program Responsibility for preparing outgoing public reports in close collaboration with the DRC Head of Programmes Identify and support the production of ad hoc reports and communication materials.
Staff Safety Ensure that appropriate information regarding security in the area is collected and shared Security planning, including development and regular updating of security and evacuation plans and measures for the area, as well as implementation of contingency plan Take appropriate action in case of security incidents, e.g. medical evacuations, in consultation with the Country Director and the Staff Safety Advisor
Fundraising As the majority of the fundraising is done locally, the Team Leader will, under the leadership of the Country Director and Head of Program, take part in applying for funding and broadening of the funding base for DRC Maban County Hosting regular donor and diplomatic missions to Maban County.
About you To be successful in this role you must have:
Required competencies 5 8 years management experience that demonstrates direct experience and/or broad knowledge of themes relevant to conflict-affected or post- conflict countries, and specific operational experience with emergency and recovery programming proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and to work with a wide range of government and civil society counterparts, and other partners ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies experience delivering programs to tight deadlines experience with budget management, navigating financial systems and payments, and contracts management experience familiarity with systems and concepts for monitoring and evaluating project performance as well as a post-graduate degree in Political/Social Sciences, Management, Economics, International Development or equivalent; extensive experience could substitute. fluency in written and spoken English with excellent writing skills is essential excellent human resource management skills, interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication and ease in managing a multi-ethnic team ability and willingness to work in isolated area with changing security
Desirable qualifications Knowledge of local governance in post-conflict contexts, and of gender and inclusion strategies Prior experience in South Sudan Self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of guidance Very strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
We offer An interesting job in one of the best DRC will offer the successful applicant a 6 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible and be willing and able to work in Maban, Upper Nile, South Sudan.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Councils Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A9.
Application process Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
Applications close 18th April 2014. CVs will be assessed on a rolling basis and interviews taken with suitable candidates.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk _________________________________________________________________________________
About DRC The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than thirty countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.