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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization which provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

Danish Refugee Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania. Since 2015, as part of the Burundian Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC works in the sectors of camp management, Community-Based Protection, livelihoods, protections, WASH, General Food Distributions and shelter/ small infrastructure in Nduta & Mtendeli camps. And starting from January, 2020, DRC will be implementing Camp management, Community Based Protection and Livelihoods projects in Nyarugusu refugee camp.

Name of the Position: - Livelihoods Information Management Assistant
Reports to: - Livelihoods Information Management Officer
Supervise: - Livelihoods Incentive staffs and/or Village Agents.
Duty Station: - Mtendeli, Nduta, Nyarugusu Refugee Camps & Host Community.

A Livelihoods Information Management Assistant, under the management and supervision of the Livelihoods Information Management Officer and in close collaboration with UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies will be responsible for assisting development of tools for data collection, assessments/surveys, data management. Also, will participate in implementation of Livelihoods activities in the refugee camp and host community. The Livelihoods Information Management Assistant is therefore expected to be flexible to work in different locations over the course of the programme.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position
  • Provide support in ensuring that targets are met under DRC’s agreement with donors, in order to be accountable to the stated goals of the programme.
  • Providing technical inputs to the programme throughout project cycle in relation to Information Management.
  • Participate in designing of various M & E tools in close cooperation with MEAL team.
  • Assist in data collection, collation and analysis regarding the activities implemented mainly from needs assessments, baseline assessments, regular program monitoring (e.g. PDM), Mid-term evaluations, final evaluations and household surveys. This will be done in collaboration with the DRC’s MEAL Team.
  • Support M&E activities at the field level.
  • Support in ensuring comprehensive documentation and provide inputs for reporting on implementation progress
  • Contribute in documentation of lessons learned and ensuring that are reflected in program planning and decision making
  • Work with community-based structures in the community and be solutions oriented in terms of challenges arising from individual activities.
  • Provide inputs for program Development.
  • Networking and representation at the field level.
  • Ensure implementation of livelihoods activities are in compliant with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and the DRC’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
  • Provide timely and quality inputs for project narrative reports in accordance to donors’ requirement.
  • Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with key humanitarian actors – local and international, including government authorities and non-state Actors, private sectors.

Requirements
  • University Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Technology or related fields
  • 1-2 years relevant work experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in data management (i.e. data processing, analysis and reporting).
  • Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
  • Computer literacy (e.g. analytical software, internet, Microsoft Office).
  • Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection.
  • Knowledge and experience in data management (i.e. data processing, analysis, presentation and reporting).
  • Ability to communicate in English and Swahili. Ability to communicate in Kiha and/or Kirundi is a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect.
Terms of Employment:

Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English only, online through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Deadline for applications is 20th of December, 2019


We encourage all qualified candidates to apply irrespective of origin, gender or age.

For further information about Danish Refugee Council, please go to www.drc.ngo

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Name of the Position: - Livelihoods Information Management Officer
Reports to: - Livelihoods Team Leader
Supervise: - Livelihoods Assistants, Incentive staffs and/or Village Agents.
Duty Station: - Mtendeli, Nduta, Nyarugusu Refugee Camps & Host Community.

A Livelihoods Information Management Officer, under the management and supervision of the Livelihoods Team Leader and in close collaboration with UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies will be responsible for development tools for data collection, facilitating assessments/surveys, data analysis and management in close collaboration with DRC’s MEAL department. Also, will participate in implementation of Livelihoods activities in the refugee camp and host community. The Livelihoods Information Management Officer is therefore expected to be flexible to work in different locations over the course of the programme.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position
  • Provide support in ensuring that targets are met under DRC’s agreement with donors, in order to be accountable to the stated goals of the programme including conducting trainings, distributions, collecting input for surveys, verification of beneficiaries.
  • Work with Livelihoods Team Leaders and MEAL ` to ensure M&E plan is being implemented, data is being collected from the field and regular reports are being produced.
  • Providing technical inputs to the programme throughout project cycle in relation to Information Management.
  • Ensure data collection, collation and analysis regarding the activities implemented mainly from needs assessments, baseline assessments, regular program monitoring (e.g. PDM), Mid-term evaluations, final evaluations and household surveys. This will be done in collaboration with the DRC’s MEAL Team.
  • Ensure proper documentation of activities implementation and actors/beneficiaries involved.
  • Ensure lessons learned are documented, shared and reflected in program planning and decision making.
  • Coordinate, plan, implement, monitor and report on DRC´s Livelihood Programming for the operation.
  • Provide support, direction and on-job coaching to Livelihoods Information Management Assistants, Incentive Workers working under specific activities managed.
  • Work with community-based structures in the community and be solutions oriented in terms of challenges arising from individual activities.
  • Contribute in developing new sustainable livelihoods initiative/proposals and fundraising relating emergency and longer-term response.
  • Ensure implementation of livelihoods activities are in compliant with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and the DRC Code of Conduct (CoC);
  • Provide timely and quality inputs for project narrative reports in accordance to donors’ requirement.
  • Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with key humanitarian actors – local and international, including government authorities and non-state Actors, private sectors through regular attendance at technical meetings and bilateral meetings.
Requirements
  • University Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related fields.
  • 2-3 years relevant work experience.
  • Experience using software applications such as Excel, Access, or statistics software such as SPSS, STATA;
  • Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation and experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis;
  • Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection.
  • Knowledge and experience in data management (i.e. data processing, analysis, presentation and reporting).
  • Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL)
  • General overview of the livelihoods programming including on; agriculture, business development programmes, financial inclusion.
  • Ability to communicate in English and Swahili. Ability to communicate in Kiha and/or Kirundi is a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect;
Terms of Employment:

Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English only online through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Deadline for applications is 20th of December, 2019


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Name of the Position
: - Livelihoods Officer-ICT
Reports to: - Livelihoods Team Leader
Supervise: - Livelihoods Assistants, Incentive staffs and/or Village Agents.
Duty Station: - Mtendeli, Nduta, Nyarugusu Refugee Camps & Host Community.

A Livelihoods Officer- ICT, under the management and supervision of the Livelihoods Team Leaders and in close collaboration with UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies will be responsible for ensuring implementation of Livelihoods activities in the refugee camp and host community. The Livelihoods Officer is therefore expected to be flexible to work in different locations over the course of the programme.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position
  • Ensure targets are met under DRC’s agreement with donors, in order to be accountable to the stated goals of the programme
  • Contribute in developing plan, implementing, monitoring and report on DRC´s Livelihood Programming for the operation, specifically on Information and communications technology (ICT).
  • Providing technical inputs to the programme throughout project cycle including development of the ICT training curriculum.
  • Provide support, direction and on-job coaching to Livelihoods Assistants and Incentive Workers and/or Village Agents.
  • Participate in conducting training needs assessment and performance evaluation of trainees related to ICT.
  • Participate in direct implementation of the project activities including; ensuring suitable teaching and learning environment for beneficiaries, provision of training related to ICT, facilitate online learning for the beneficiaries, management of the internet café.
  • Ensue proper documentation of activities implemented and actors/beneficiaries involved.
  • Ensure Livelihoods Assistants maintain productive, supportive and respectful relation to Incentive Workers and/or Village Agents employed in the programme.
  • Assist in developing new sustainable livelihoods initiative/proposals and fundraising relating emergency and longer-term response.
  • Ensure lessons learned are documented, shared and reflected in program planning and decision making.
  • Ensure implementation of livelihoods activities are in compliant with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and the DRC Code of Conduct (CoC);
  • Work with Livelihoods Team Leader and MEAL team to ensure M&E plan is being implemented, data is being collected from the field and regular reports are being produced.
  • Contribute in preparation of the timely and quality project reports in accordance to donors’ requirements.
  • Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with key humanitarian actors – local and international, including government authorities and non-state Actors, private sectors through regular attendance at technical meetings and bilateral meetings.
  • Liaise closely with other DRC’s sectors such as; Community Based Protection, protection and camp management to ensure productive coordination and smooth implementation of the programme activities.
Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Management Information Technology (MIS) and Education and any IT relevant field
  • 2-3 years relevant work experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in facilitating Information, Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) including; e-learning, internet Café operation, radio programming.
  • Hardware knowledge including PCs, laptops, network routers and switches, printers, photocopiers and other peripheral devices.
  • Knowledge of networking and servers.
  • Strong knowledge of wireless and wired LAN Technologies and internet protocols and also network security.
  • Experience in micro-computer and mobile based applications for learning.
  • Computer literacy (e.g. analytical software, internet, Microsoft Office).
  • General overview of the livelihoods programming including on; Vocational Training, life skills and basic business skills training, functional literacy and digital and financial literacy.
  • Ability to communicate in English and Swahili. Ability to communicate in Kiha is a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.
  • Flexibility in working hours when needed.
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect.
Terms of Employment:
Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English only online through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Deadline for applications is 20th of December, 2019

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Name of the Position
: - Livelihoods Team Leader
Reports to: - Livelihoods Manager
Supervise: - Livelihoods officers, Assistants, Incentive staffs and/or Village Agents.
Duty Station: - Mtendeli, Nduta, Nyarugusu Refugee Camps & Host Community.

A Livelihoods Team Leader, under the management and supervision of the Livelihoods Manager and in close collaboration with UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies will be responsible for overseeing implementation of Livelihoods activities in the refugee camp and host community. The Livelihoods Team Leader is therefore expected to be flexible to work in different locations over the course of the programme.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position
  • Ensure targets are met under DRC’s agreement with donors, in order to be accountable to the stated goals of the programme.
  • Develop, coordinate, plan, implement, monitor and report on DRC´s Livelihood Programming for the operation.
  • Providing technical inputs to the programme throughout project cycle.
  • Oversee proper documentation of activities implemented and actors/beneficiaries involved.
  • Undertake regular field/onsite visits to ensure technical support to livelihoods staff and proper monitoring of the activities’ implementation in area of operation.
  • Foster and ensure Livelihoods Officers and Assistants maintain productive, supportive and respectful relation to Incentive Workers and/or Village Agents employed in the programme.
  • Daily management of Livelihoods Officers and Assistants including timely implementation of the project activities.
  • Provide support, direction and on-job coaching to Livelihoods Officers, Assistants and Incentive Workers and/or Village Agents.
  • Work with established community-based structures in the community and be solution oriented in terms of challenges arising from individual activities and the programme as a whole.
  • Contribute in developing new sustainable livelihoods initiative/proposals and fundraising relating emergency and longer-term response.
  • Ensure lessons learned are documented, shared and reflected in program planning and decision making.
  • Ensure continuous capacity building among livelihoods staffs in handling the Livelihoods programming.
  • Ensure implementation of livelihoods activities are in compliant with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and the DRC Code of Conduct (CoC);
  • Work with Livelihoods Manager and MEAL team to ensure M&E plan is being implemented, data is being collected from the field and regular reports are being produced.
  • Ensure that timely and quality project narrative reports are provided according to donors’ requirement.
  • Provide budget monitoring and expenses control including compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements.
  • Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with key humanitarian actors – local and international, including government authorities and non-state Actors, private sectors through regular attendance at technical meetings and bilateral meetings.
  • Liaise closely with other DRC’s sectors such as; Community Based Protection, protection and camp management to ensure productive coordination and smooth implementation of the programme activities.

Requirements
  • University Degree in Agriculture, Project Planning and Management, Community Development and other related fields.
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in humanitarian livelihoods programmes.
  • Knowledge and experience in implementing programmes in agriculture, Vocational/technical skill development, financial inclusion and business development programmes.
  • Previous experience working with refugees or IDPs and Host communities’ members.
  • Experience in local governance, community development and participatory development programming highly advantageous.
  • High level of computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Experience with supervising diverse team in terms of sex, race, faith, age, etc.
  • Gender sensitive.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect;
Terms of Employment:

Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English only online through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Deadline for applications is 20th of December, 2019

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Protection Manager

Overall Purpose

The Protection Coordinator will be responsible for the overall supervision of all protection activities and will ensure the integration of protection in all other activities. This entails building effective partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, ranging from refugees to humanitarian partners, local communities, and government authorities.
In collaboration with the Area Manager/Deputy Country Director, the Protection Manager manages and continuously assesses the program interventions and their relevance and advises on necessary changes, ensures that staff are trained and adequately equipped for the assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Program Management and Representation
  • Implement and supervise the community Based Protection and protection programmes and strategy in three refugee camps.
  • Ensure high quality project implementation in accordance with donor and DRC regulations as well as in line with agreed log frames/indicators, budgets, procurement plans, and work plans.
  • Work with Area Manager and M&E to ensure that the protection and community Based Protection programs are well documented and that the institutional memory of DRC Tanzania is preserved.
  • Ensure that AGDM and Protection principals are mainstreamed into DRC work.
  • Coordinate the establishment of the interagency community-based complaints and feedback mechanism in collaboration with UNHCR and other partner organizations.
  • Develop, support and manage a network of refugee incentive workers who will work under the daily management of Protection and Community Based Protection Assistants.
  • Develop and sustain good working relationships with camp population in order to be well positioned to help communicate views, needs and issues between stakeholders.
  • Facilitate coordination between and amongst refugees and humanitarian actors/service providers and camp co-ordination (government).
  • Act as a focal point for community engagement and messaging from humanitarian agencies refugees
  • Develop strategic relationships with key partners such as UNHCR, and sector level service providers
  • Regular coordination and liaison with UNHCR protection unit and other protection partners in the field, contributing to shaping the overall protection strategy of the operation/response
  • Assist in the representation of DRC in meetings relevant to DRC’s work in Tanzania, including at meetings with partners, donors, government officials and cluster/coordination meetings.
  • Ensure DRC’s mandate is known and correctly understood by all stakeholders.
  • Pro-actively liaise and build good rapport with local authority officials, community representatives, and any other relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure interaction and linkages with other DRC programming is strategic and relevant
Program Development:
  • Ensure that high quality, integrated, and needs-based proposals are developed and are according to DRC Tanzania priorities as identified in its country strategic planning
  • Monitor developments and determine strategic opportunities related to the protection and community services sectors.
Administration: Finances, Human Resources, and Logistics
  • With Finance/Admin Manager, ensure that activities and expenses are regularly monitored and, as needed, action plans with follow-up are developed to correct any over- or underspending in a timely manner.
  • Signatory of official documents (contracts, payments, purchase orders) within approved parameters and in compliance with DRC’s and donors’ rules and regulations, and Tanzanian law.
  • Responsible for supervision and management of all Protection and Community based Protection staff in camps.
  • Provide appropriate and timely feedback to program staff regarding their performance, including annual staff performance appraisals. Identify with protection and community services staff their needs and opportunities for professional development.
  • Identify gaps in staffing and recruit qualified national staff.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Reporting
  • Represent in project kick-off, close-out and review meetings according to requirements. Ensure documentation and follow up of action points in a timely manner.
  • Include the participation of beneficiaries and communities, particularly those most vulnerable or at-risk, in all stages of the project cycle where appropriate.
  • Ensure that all protection and community Based Protection activities are included in project M&E plans and supervise the implementation. Ensure key lessons learned are incorporated in new protection and community services project proposals.
  • Strengthen accountability activities for protection and community Based Protection, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in protection and community services programming design.
  • Ensure that DRC’s accountability obligations are delegated and carried out in accordance with the HAP Standard for Humanitarian Accountability and Quality Management (ref. Programme Handbook Annex 15 and related tools).
  • Work with other program managers and head of office to make suggestions to improve accountability mechanisms, including leading on the interagency complaints mechanism at camp level.
  • Ensure that timely and quality project narrative reports are provided on time according to donors’ requirement.
External relations
  • Maintain close relations with all relevant stakeholders including the donor and UN agencies, officials from Ministry of Home Affairs, other donor representatives, INGOs, NGOs and CBOs.
  • Ensure effective coordination and visibility to the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and development actors and relevant stakeholders.
  • Represent the organization with implementing partners, government, and donor entities. Contribute to DRC Tanzania’s fundraising strategy and help build strong relationships with donors to ensure predictable funding for DRC’s protection and community services programming in Tanzania.
Security
• Responsible for following DRC Security procedures and at the programmes level in Tanzania, including Chapter 19 & 20 of the Operations Handbook.
• Ensures that security incidents at the program level are reported to the Area Manager and Country Director.

Reporting Line
The position reports to the Area Manager.

About you
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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 our vision and values.


Experience and technical competencies:
  • University or graduate degree in psychology, law, social work, gender, or other relevant field.
  • 5-8 years' work experience within the field of law or protection, particularly within the field of refugee, IDP and migrant protection.
  • Several years’ experience working with international NGOs, UN agencies, relevant ministries or local authorities in responding to the needs of refugees, IDPs and migrants.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating with and supporting national and local authorities as well as humanitarian coordination fora.
  • Prior experience or familiarity with issues relating to mixed migration is a strong advantage.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and adapt in a complex and challenging environment.
  • Experience with capacity building, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relations with staff members and other stakeholders.
  • Experience living and working in cross-cultural, multi-sector, and/or remote environments.
Languages:
  • Excellent analytical and English writing skills
  • Swahili language skills is an added advantage
Conditions
Contract: One year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Global Expats terms and conditions. This position is graded at Employment Band M.F2
Availability: Mid February 2020.
Duty station: Kibondo, Tanzania.

Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 15 December 2019.

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Protection Assistant


Danish Refugee Council - Tanzania

Job Announcement

Protection Assistants
- community based (5) – NATIONAL POSITION

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization which provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

Danish Refugee Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania. Since 2015, as part of the Burundian Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC works in the sectors of camp management, community based protection, livelihoods, protections, WASH, General Food Distributions and shelter/ small infrastructure in Nduta & Mtendeli camps. Starting from January, 2020, DRC will be implementing Camp management, Community based protection and Livelihoods projects in Nyarugusu refugee camp.

Name of the Position: - Protection Assistants
Reports to: - Protection Team Leaders
Duty Station: - Mtendeli, Nduta & Nyarugusu Refugee camps
Start date: 02-01-2020
Duration: 12 months

The Protection Assistant – community based under the management and supervision of the Protection Team Leaders – Community based and in close collaboration with the camp-based government and UNHCR coordination bodies will be responsible for direct implementation of community based activities in the camp.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position
  • Ensure that the leadership structure is in place, follow up regularly on the performance of community leaders and conduct regular meetings with Community Leaders.
  • Support the leaders’ development by identifying needs, gaps and suggest best ways to address them.
  • Conduct election and re-election of community leaders and provide orientation and training on Code of Conduct and PSEA to newly elected leaders.
  • Conduct regular monitoring visits to the zones, villages and Nyumba kumi/clusters
  • Hold regular meetings with leadership representatives and community itself to gather feedback and challenges/barriers in accessing services in the camp.
  • Prepare and lead the community leaders’ meetings and make sure that the minutes and feedback are shared on time.
  • Organize weekly Information dissemination campaigns to improve the communication between agencies and refugees in the camp.
  • Organize community engagement activities such as town hall meetings.
  • Work closely with partner agencies through coordination on the information/feedback needs to and from the refugee community.
  • Ensure the different committees are in place and operational and coordinate meetings between committees and partners.
  • Receive individual concerns/complaints at the help desk (mobile or in situ) and take proper actions including verbal advice, writing referrals and provision of accurate information.
  • Follow the referral pathways between DRC and other humanitarian actors and make follow up of the issues raised to ensure feedback is provided on time.
  • Ensure proper recording of complaints received and actions taken and provide timely and accurate data and information to data entry and analysis officer
  • Ensure all groups in the community including PSN, women at risk and other vulnerable groups have safe and dignified access to the community-based feedback mechanism
  • Manage the incentive workers team, manage their attendance and report any issues of concern to Protection Team Leader [community-based]
  • Ensure accurate documentation of activities and keep all documents in order and safely (e.g. distribution lists etc.)
  • Keep an updated database of names and addresses of all community leaders/members of committees
  • Prepare reports (weekly/monthly) on the activities done and submit timely to Protection Team Leader [community-based]
  • Any other activities assigned by the Protection Team Leader [community-based] and Protection Manager

Requirements
  • Diploma or Bachelor degree in Community Development, Social work, psychology, political science, development, law or other related fields;
  • 1-year work experience in related field;
  • previous experience working with refugees or other vulnerable populations;
  • previous experience working in international NGO;
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
  • Ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect;
  • Flexibility in working hours when needed;
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well;
  • Ability to communicate and write reports in English;
  • Language ability in Kiha, Kirundi and French considered and advantage.
  • The position is open to Tanzanian citizens only.
  • Terms of Employment:
  • Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline.

Deadline for applications is 22nd December 2019.

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Camp Management Assistant


Danish Refugee Council - Tanzania

Job Description – Camp Management Assistant.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization which provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

Danish Refugee Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania. Since 2015, as part of the Burundian Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC works in the sectors of camp management, community based protection, livelihoods, protections, WASH, General Food Distributions and shelter/ small infrastructure in Nduta & Mtendeli camps. And starting from January, 2020, DRC will be implementing Camp management, Community based protection and Livelihoods projects in Nyaragusu refugee camp.

Name of the Position: - Camp Management Assistants
Reports to: - CCCM Team Leaders
Duty Station: - Mtendeli, Nduta & Nyaragusu Refugee camps

A Camp Management Assistant, under the management and supervision of a Camp Management team Leaders and in close collaboration with the camp-based government and UNHCR coordination bodies will be responsible for direct implementation of camp management activities in the camp.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position
  • Supervise refugee incentive workers;
  • Monitor and support the coordination of services and Management in the camp;
  • Develop and strengthen community governance structures and mechanisms;
  • Identify gaps in service provision to refugees, proactively referring issues to relevant forums;
  • Work in close collaboration with refugee stakeholders, and ensure community participation and mobilization in camp management
  • Ensure diversity and inclusion and ensured that protection considerations are mainstreamed across all sectors;
  • Receive and handle complaints and feedback from beneficiaries and refer to relevant actors;
  • Ensure that NFI distributions are conducted in an accessible and accountable manner;
  • Work in close collaboration with refugee stakeholders (Community Leaders, Elders, Representative Committees…) to ensure a wide acceptance of camp management activities in particular and facilitate dispute resolutions regarding the provision of humanitarian services in general.
  • Ensure Camp management implementation is compliant with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and the DRC Code of Conduct (CoC);
  • Write reports as required by Manager;
  • Ensure daily verbal feedback on urgent issues reported;
  • Participate in camp coordination meetings as well as meetings with refugee leadership committees;
  • Any other duties to support camp management activities assigned by Manager
Requirements
  • Diploma in a relevant field;
  • 1-3 year relevant work experience;
  • Previous experience working with refugees or other vulnerable populations;
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
  • Flexibility in working hours when needed;
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect;
  • Ability to communicate and write reports in English;
  • Language ability in Kiha, Kirundi and French considered and advantage.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline; Deadline for applications is 20th of December, 2019

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Camp Management Officer

Danish Refugee Council - Tanzania

Job Description –Camp Management Officer

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization which provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

Danish Refugee Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania. Since 2015, as part of the Burundian Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC works in the sectors of camp management, community based protection, livelihoods, protections, WASH, General Food Distributions and shelter/ small infrastructure in Nduta & Mtendeli camps. And starting from January, 2020, DRC will be implementing Camp management, Community based protection and Livelihoods projects in Nyaragusu refugee camp.

Name of the Position: - Camp Management Officer
Reports to: - Camp Management Team Leaders
Supervise: - Incentive Workers
Duty Station: - Nduta, Mtendeli & Nyaragusu Refugee Camps

A Camp Management Officer, under the management and supervision of a Camp Management Team Leaders and in close collaboration with, UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies will be responsible for direct implementation of camp management activities in the camp.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position
  • Monitor and support the coordination of camp management activities like CRI distribution and site management activities.
  • Identify gaps in service provision to refugees, proactively referring issues to relevant forums;
  • Work in close collaboration with refugee stakeholders, and ensure community participation and mobilization in camp management
  • Ensure diversity and inclusion and ensured that protection considerations are mainstreamed across all sectors;
  • Receive and handle complaints and feedback from beneficiaries and refer to relevant actors in the consortium;
  • Work in close collaboration with refugee stakeholders (Community Leaders, Elders, Representative Committees…) to ensure a wide acceptance of camp management activities in particular and facilitate dispute resolutions regarding the provision of humanitarian services in general.
  • Ensure Camp management implementation is compliant with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and the DRC Code of Conduct (CoC);
  • Supervise refugee incentive workers;
  • Write reports as required by Manager;
  • Ensure daily verbal feedback on urgent issues reported;
  • Participate in camp coordination meetings as well as meetings with refugee leadership committees;
  • Any other duties to support camp management activities assigned by Manager

Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in environmental Science or relevant field;
  • 2-3-year relevant work experience;
  • Previous experience working with DRC Tanzania preferably in camp management.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
  • Flexibility in working hours when needed;
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect;
  • Ability to communicate and write reports in English;
Language ability in Kiha, Kirundi and French considered and advantage.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English only online through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Deadline for applications is 20th of December, 2019

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Information Management Officer


Danish Refugee Council - Tanzania

Job Description –Information Management Officer

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization which provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

Danish Refugee Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania. Since 2015, as part of the Burundian Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC works in the sectors of camp management, community based protection, livelihoods, protections, WASH, General Food Distributions and shelter/ small infrastructure in Nduta & Mtendeli camps. And starting from January, 2020, DRC will be implementing Camp management, Community based protection and Livelihoods projects in Nyaragusu refugee camp.

Name of the Position: - Information Management Officer
Reports to: - Camp Management Team Leaders
Supervise: - Incentive Workers
Duty Station: - Nduta, Mtendeli & Nyaragusu Refugee Camps
An Information Management Officer under the management and supervision of Team Leaders in close collaboration with the M&E Officer will lead the data collection and database management for data and information gathered from DRC’s CCCM program in Mtendeli, Nduta and Nyaragusu refugee camps.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position
  • Ensure daily, weekly and monthly data collection regarding the activities implemented:
  • Needs assessments for new or follow-on programming
  • Distribution reports
  • Baseline assessments
  • Regular program monitoring
  • Mid-term evaluations
  • Final evaluations
  • Household surveys (sample and comprehensive)
  • Focus group discussions
  • Case studies
  • Key informant interviews
  • Enter data provided into the appropriate software
  • In collaboration with the M&E Officer help creating new templates for data collection or improving existing ones when needed.
  • Provide technical support in database design to the team
  • Provide data for DRC’s monthly reports and various donor reports.
  • Analyze data for trends and share them with DRC program managers, DRC M&E supervisor and DRC Grants and Reporting Officer.
  • Make recommendations based on research findings, in collaboration with program staff.
  • Help assessing whether programs are reaching their targets and inform appropriate program staff when targets are not being met
  • Any other duties as requested by Manager
  • Any other duties to support camp management activities assigned by Manager
Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in computer Science or relevant field;
  • 2-3-year relevant work experience;
  • Previous experience working with DRC Tanzania preferably in camp management.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
  • Flexibility in working hours when needed;
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect;
  • Ability to communicate and write reports in English;
  • Language ability in Kiha, Kirundi and French considered and advantage.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English only online through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Deadline for applications is 20th of December, 2019

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Camp Management Team Leader


Danish Refugee Council - Tanzania

Job Description – Camp Management Team Leader (Internal/External)
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization which provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

Danish Refugee Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania. Since 2015, as part of the Burundian Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC works in the sectors of camp management, community based protection, livelihoods, protections, WASH, General Food Distributions and shelter/ small infrastructure in Nduta & Mtendeli camps. And starting from January, 2020, DRC will be implementing Camp management, Community based protection and Livelihoods projects in Nyaragusu refugee camp.

Name of the Position: - Camp Management Team Leader
Reports to: - Camp Manager
Supervise: - Camp Management officers, assistants and incentive staffs
Duty Station: - Mtendeli, Nduta & Nyaragusu Refugee Camps

A Camp Management Team Leader, under the management and supervision of the Camp Manager and in close collaboration with UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies will be responsible for direct implementation of camp management activities in the camp.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position
  • Supervise Camp Management and Information Management officers
  • Monitor and support the NFI distribution, hot meal for police detainee, wet feeding, reception center, burial and service monitoring activities in the camp.
  • Monitor and support the Site Management, Labeling, sweeping, Shelter allocation and Maintenance activities in the camp.
  • Develop and strengthen community governance structures and mechanisms;
  • Identify gaps in service provision to refugees, proactively referring issues to relevant forums;
  • Work in close collaboration with refugee stakeholders, and ensure community participation and mobilization in camp management
  • Ensure diversity and inclusion and ensured that protection considerations are mainstreamed across all sectors;
  • Receive and handle complaints and feedback from beneficiaries and refer to relevant actors;
  • Oversee and ensure that NFI distributions are conducted in an accessible and accountable manner;
  • Work in close collaboration with refugee stakeholders (Community Leaders, Elders, Representative Committees…) to ensure a wide acceptance of camp management activities in particular and facilitate dispute resolutions regarding the provision of humanitarian services in general.
  • Ensure Camp management implementation is compliant with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and the DRC Code of Conduct (CoC);
  • Write reports as required by Manager;
  • Ensure daily verbal feedback on urgent issues reported;
  • Participate in camp coordination meetings as well as meetings with refugee leadership committees;
  • Any other duties to support camp management activities assigned by Manage
Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in any relevant field;
  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience;
  • Previous experience working with DRC Tanzania preferably in camp management.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
  • Flexibility in working hours when needed;
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect;
  • Ability to communicate and write reports in English;
  • Language ability in Kiha, Kirundi and French considered and advantage.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English only online through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Deadline for applications is 20th of December, 2019

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Human Resource and Admin Assistant


Danish Refugee Council - Tanzania

Job Description –Human Resource And Administration Assistant

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization which provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

Danish Refugee Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania. Since 2015, as part of the Burundian Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC works in the sectors of camp management, community based protection, livelihoods, protections, WASH, General Food Distributions and shelter/ small infrastructure in Nduta & Mtendeli camps. And starting from January, 2020, DRC will be implementing Camp management, Community based protection and Livelihoods projects in Nyaragusu refugee camp.

Name of the Position: - Human Resource And Administration Assistant
Reports to: - HR and Admin Team Leader
Supervise: - Cleaners and Guards
Duty Station: - Nyaragusu Refugee Camp

Tasks and responsibilities of the position

Responsibilities:

  • To ensure Interpretation and adaptation of HR policy with the support from HR and Admin Team Leader ,
  • Insure HR policies are in line with national legislation with with the support from HR and Admin Team Leader ,
  • To attend Dispinary hearing and to advice the commitee accordingly
  • To make follow up on acting
  • To prepare staff cpntracts and to review incentive contracts.
  • Conduct and facilitate the recruitment process and selection procedure in close coordination with the with the relevant supervisers.;
  • Conduct a session of orientation for new employees with organization policies, norms, values and work set up,
  • Maintain personnel file,
  • To maintain and update DRC’s human resources database (in Dynamics systerm);
  • To maintain and update DRC’s staff directory;
  • Prepare HR related monthly /quartely reports as required;
  • Supervise and closely monitor the Leave Record of employees (in Dynamics systerm).
  • Perform other Admin Issues as directed by supervisor.
  • To follow up on staff wealfare
  • To follow up on staff medical insuarrance for both national and international staff and their depedants in case of evacuation.
  • Advice staff members on their rights,obligations,benefits,entitlements and assist them in interpreting DRC staff rules an regulations.

Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management or relevant field;
  • 2-3-year relevant work experience;
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
  • Flexibility in working hours when needed;
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect;
  • Ability to communicate and write reports in English;

Terms of Employment:
Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English only online through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Deadline for applications
is 20th of December, 2019

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Protection Officer

Job Announcement


Protection Officers - community based (2) – NATIONAL POSITION

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization which provides assistance and promotes durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

Danish Refugee Council is a humanitarian actor in Tanzania. Since 2015, as part of the Burundian Refugee Response in Tanzania, DRC works in the sectors of camp management, community based protection, livelihoods, protections, WASH, General Food Distributions and shelter/ small infrastructure in Nduta & Mtendeli camps. Starting from January, 2020, DRC will be implementing Camp management, Community based protection and Livelihoods projects in Nyarugusu refugee camp.

Name of the Position:
- Protection Officer – Community based
Reports to: - Protection Team Leader – community based
Supervise: - Incentive Workers
Duty Station: - Nyarugusu Refugee Camp
Start date: 02-01-2020
Duration: 12 months

The Protection Officer – community based under the management and supervision of the Protection Team Leaders – Community based and in close collaboration with the camp-based government and UNHCR coordination bodies will be responsible for direct implementation of community based activities in the camp.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position
  • Lead in the establishment and capacity building of active and efficient refugee leadership structures in consultation with MHA and UNHCR as well as other partners in the camp where relevant
  • Lead in the development and facilitation of a two-way information flow between refugees and key stakeholders through the dissemination, collection and analysis of information
  • Supervise elections and re-elections of community leaders and ensure that all communities within the camp have a leadership structure in place and that is functional
  • Monitor and solve issues related to community leaders’ behavior and follow up on reports of misconduct/ breach of code of conduct by the community leaders
  • Ensure that sectoral committees are in place and coordinate monthly meetings between committees and partners
  • Manage the mobile Help desks and inter-agency help desk activities and responsible for analyzing and writing reports on feedback collected through help desks
  • Ensure the correct management of the referral pathway and support the team to troubleshoot individual cases where problems arise
  • Ensure timely response is provided to refugees’ complaints and concerns.
  • Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of data and information about complaints and feedback given by refugees and ensure that information is stored safely.
  • Work in close collaboration with refugee stakeholders (Community Leaders, Elders, and Representatives of Committees…) to ensure their input and participation in community-based activities.
  • Ensure that AGD and Protection principles are mainstreamed into work with camp leadership, committees and communities.
  • Ensure work plans are prepared and implemented timely
  • Act as a focal point for community engagement and messaging from humanitarian agencies to refugees in the camp
  • Support Protection Team Leader [community-based] to write monthly reports for local authorities and donors
  • Develop, support and manage a team of refugee incentive workers
  • Any other tasks assigned by Protection Team Leader [community-based] and Protection Manager
Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in social sciences, political science, development, law or other related fields;
  • At least 2-year experience in working in refugee context
  • At least 1-year work experience in implementing community-based protection activities
  • Previous work experience in international NGO
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility;
  • Flexibility in working hours when needed;
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
  • Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well;
  • Ability to engage with community members in an open manner, maintain confidentiality and respect;
  • Ability to communicate and write reports in English;
  • Language ability in Kiha, Kirundi and French considered an advantage.
  • The position is open to Tanzanian citizens only.

Terms of Employment:
Salary and conditions in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Tanzania and based on UNHCR Tanzania’s salary scale for IP National Staff.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit their application including cover letter and updated CV in English only online through www.drc.ngo. No hardcopy application will be accepted

Deadline for applications is 22nd December 2019
 

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