JOB OFFERS – Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Position title Program Team Leader (x2) – Durable Solutions Project
Supervised by Program Manager Durable Solutions
Responding to Chief of Party
Duty Station Meiganga and Garoua-Boulaï
Area of ​​Operation Cameroon (Adamaoua, East)
Reporting period 12 months
Type of contract National contract
Salary & Benefits Management G
How to use: This form is provided to HR along with the “Personnel Requisition Form” in order to describe a position and to be used in the vacancy to be advertised.

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) helps refugees and displaced people around the world: we provide emergency aid to these people, we fight for their rights and we strengthen their opportunities for a better future. We work in conflict-affected areas, as well as along displacement routes, and within countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive to achieve responsible and sustainable solutions. We work for the successful integration of vulnerable communities and, where possible, the fulfillment of their wish to return home.

 

 

 

 

 

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC for Danish Refugee Council) was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown into an international humanitarian organization with over 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Headquartered in Copenhagen, and present in 40 countries, DRC is a non-governmental, non-profit, politically neutral, independent and non-sectarian aid organization.

Our vision is a life with dignity for all displaced people around the world. All our efforts are based on our moral compass: humanity, respect, independence, neutrality, participation, honesty and transparency.

1. Background

Under the leadership of the regional office in Dakar and closely linked to interventions in neighboring Central African Republic (CAR), DRC began operations in Cameroon in 2018 responding to the humanitarian needs of CAR refugees and vulnerable Cameroonians in the Central African Republic (CAR) region. ‘Adamaoua then also in the Eastern region. Currently, DRC operates a regional office in Meiganga and two sub-offices in Djohong (Adamawa region) and Garoua-Boulai (East region). In early 2019, DRC also initiated operations in the South West region to provide assistance to meet people’s basic needs for food, shelter and protection in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
In 2023, a new project called “Sustainable Solutions” cross-border between Cameroon and CAR and funded by the EU will be launched. DRC is the lead of this multisector project in consortium with 3 other organizations: ACF, CARE and NRC. In order to implement this new project, DRC is recruiting 2 dedicated Program Team Leaders.

 

 

2. Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Team Leader is responsible for:
• Supervising the members of his team in the planning and implementation of projects;
• Provide support and technical advice to his team;
• Ensure the quality of planning, implementation and monitoring of all aspects of the sector that are implemented by DRC;
• Develop and maintain good relationships with beneficiaries, relevant stakeholders and other humanitarian actors in order to contribute to proper implementation and coordination with all DRC activities;
• The direct implementation of the project and its monitoring;
• Collaborate closely with the team of other ongoing projects, in particular the other Team Leaders Program;
• Evaluate implementation and document lessons learned. 3. Management

Responsibilities • Leads and manages his entire sub-base team (including staff planning, performance, welfare and development); • Contributes to the daily monitoring of the area;

• Evaluates the daily quality with the support of the MEAL department;
• Provides technical support to program officers and assistants.
Programming and Implementation
• Ensures effective planning and quality implementation of project activities;
• Ensures efficient and effective implementation of the program while respecting the budget and the work plan;
• Participates in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual summaries/reports, as well as proposals and budgets for donors.
• Project monitoring and evaluation.
Coordination and Representation
• Collaborates with relevant technical advisors, internal and external;
• Represents DRC at relevant meetings and coordination meetings;
• Ensures the integration of DRC sectors.
Project Development
• Contributes to the development of project plans and funding budgets;
• Contributes to the development of project tools.
Logistics and finance
• Contributes to the monitoring of financial commitments and expenditures against budgets and provides timely information on budget monitoring;
• Proactively plans and coordinates the movements of his team and communicates to logistics;
• Efficiently and effectively communicates program purchasing needs to support services.
NB: this job description is not exhaustive. Certain responsibilities could be assigned to the Team Leader Program as needed.

4. Qualifications required
• Minimum three (03) years of experience in project management at mid to senior level, preferably in the field of humanitarian response and refugee protection, working for an NGO, an agency of the UN, relevant ministry or local authority.
• Minimum three (03) years of practical experience in the sector working for an international NGO;
• Proven management skills and people management skills;
• Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures;
• Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Professional fluency in English is an asset;
• Field experience.
• Team spirit and ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with project beneficiaries, partners and co-workers
• Excellent communication skills and analytical and writing skills.
• Knowledge of the area of ​​intervention.

Education: (including certificates, permits, etc.)

Have a university education at Master’s level (Bac+5) in the field of political science, international development, economics or any other relevant field

Languages: (indicate the level of mastery)

• French fluently spoken and written:
• Local languages: Fufuldé, Haoussa, Gbaya, Sango are assets.

5. General Regulations

• Employee must follow DRC’s security, confidentiality and ethical guidelines, including Code of Conduct and Humanitarian Accountability Framework
• Employee must not engage in any other paid activity during the duration of the DRC contract without prior authorization
• The employee must not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the duration of the DRC contract
• Employee shall not give media interviews or post photos related to DRC programs or share other material without receiving prior permission
• Employee shall return all equipment loaned by DRC to perform work after the end of the contract period or as requested by DRC.

6. Skills and Qualities Required

• For this position, you must demonstrate the five essential skills of the DRC, namely:
o Strive for excellence: you focus on obtaining results while guaranteeing an efficient process. You strive to produce accurate, thorough and professional work with the best use of time and effort.
o Collaborate: you cooperate with and involve relevant parties, actively seeking their opinion and sharing key information with them. You support and trust others, while encouraging feedback.
o Take the reins: You take responsibility and prioritize your work according to DRC’s overall vision and goals. You take the initiative in the face of a challenge or an opportunity and you seek innovative solutions.
o Communicate: You write and speak effectively and honestly while adapting your style and tone to the situation. You actively listen to others and involve them in dialogue.
o Demonstrate Integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s Values ​​and Code of Conduct, including protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment
• Proactive, with a cooperative and collaborative approach
• Excellent communication skills (including attentiveness and patience) are required
• Good organizational skills are required
• Sense of ethics exemplary
• Ability to work in a team and good sense of humor

 

7. Application process

If you are interested, then apply online by clicking on this link: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=167180&DepartmentId=19109&MediaId=5

 

Applications can only be made online, on the site indicated above. You must upload your CV (3 pages maximum) and a cover letter online. The CV and cover letter can be in French or in English.

Applications made by post, by sending an e-mail or by submitting a physical file will not be considered.

DRC provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits any practice of discrimination based on race, sex, skin color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, age, marital status or a any disability. DRC does not discriminate in its recruitment processes.

However, candidates must take into consideration that the DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he/she will have to work (in this case, the Cameroon and the Central African Republic).

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit the organization’s website: drc.ngo.

Applications will be closed on February 23, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (Cameroon time). Nevertheless, it is possible for the DRC to begin, before the end of the publication of the offer, the recruitment process if an application meets the expectations and requirements of the position.