Economic Recovery Officer - Information Management at Danish Refugee Council
Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been
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implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Community Based Protection, Legal, GBV (Gender based violence), Child Protection, People with special needs, and Livelihoods.
Overall purpose of the role:
An Economic Recovery Information Management Officer, under the management and supervision of the Economic Recovery Manager and in close collaboration with UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies will be responsible for assisting the development of tools for data collection, assessments/surveys, and data management. Also, will participate in the implementation of Livelihoods, Energy, and Environment activities in the refugee camp and host community. The Information Management Officer is therefore expected to be flexible to work in different locations over the course of the program.
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 the MEAL team.
- Design and Manage database for entering data collected by Economic Recovery team during project implementation.
- Provide technical support and on-the-job coaching to the Economic Recovery team in database design and use of software for data collection like KOBO toolbox/Open Data Kit (ODK) etc.
- Assist in data collection 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 in ensuring comprehensive documentation and provide inputs for reporting on program implementation progress.
- Contribute to documentation of lessons learned and ensure that are reflected in program planning and decision-making.
- Provide inputs for program Development.
- Networking and representation at the field level.
- Ensure implementation of Economic Recovery activities are in compliance 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 with donors’ requirements.
- Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with key humanitarian actors – local and international, including government authorities and private sectors.
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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
Qualifications and Experience
- University Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Science or related fields.
- 2-3 years relevant work experience.
- Experience in Project/program Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
- Computer literacy (i.e analytical software, internet, Microsoft Office).
- Previous experience with electronic or mobile data collection software like KOBO Toolbox/Open Data Kit (ODK, Google forms, etc).
- Knowledge and experience in data management (i.e. data processing, analysis, presentation, and reporting).
- Knowledge and experience in data processing by using statistical software like SPSS, STATA, Power BI, or Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to communicate in English and Swahili and knowledge of Kiha/Kirundi will be an added advantage.
- 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.
What we offer
Salary: in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Management Band/ I.
Availability: 19th July 2023.
Duty station: Nduta and Nyarugusu Camps
Reporting Line: Economic Recovery Manager Kigoma region.
Providing equal opportunities, We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without paying attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
DRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he or she will be working (in this case, the United Republic of Tanzania)
Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
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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.ngo under JOB.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 05th July 2023.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!
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Economic Recovery Officer - Energy and Environment at Danish Refugee Council
Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Community Based Protection, Legal, GBV (Gender based violence), Child Protection, People with special needs, and Livelihoods.
Overall purpose of the role:
The Economic Recovery Officer – Energy and Environment under the management and supervision of the Economic Recovery Team Leader – Energy and Environment and in close collaboration with UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies and Local Government Authorities, will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of Energy and Environment activities in Nduta and Nyarugusu refugee camps and host community. The Energy and Environment officer is therefore expected to be flexible to work in different locations throughout the program.
Tasks and responsibilities of the position
- Ensure targets are met under DRC’s agreement with donors, to be accountable to the stated goals of the program.
- Identification, assessment, design, and implementation of environmental programs with a specific focus to projects on conservation and management of forest resources, woodlots and tree species, soil erosion control and restoration of degraded areas, tree nursery establishment, and management transplanting, capacity building and awareness raising on environment/forests, access to alternative sources of energy good agriculture practices, climate-smart agriculture among others.
- Support development, coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on DRC´s Energy and Environment programme.
- Oversee proper documentation of activities implemented and actors/beneficiaries involved.
- Undertake regular field/onsite visits to ensure technical support to the environment and proper monitoring of the activities implemented in operation.
- Produce daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports as directed by respective Team Leaders and Manager.
- Foster and ensure Economic Recovery Assistants maintain productive, supportive, and respectful relations with Incentive Workers and/or Village Agents employed in the program to ensure that natural resources and shared environment are better protected.
- Provide support, daily management, direction, on-job coaching and capacity development to Economic Recovery-Assistants and Incentive Workers and/or Village Agents to ensure timely implementation of project activities.
- Work with established community-based structures in the community and be solution-oriented in terms of challenges arising from individual activities and the program.
- Contribute to developing new sustainable Environment initiatives/proposals and fundraising relating to an emergency, protracted displacement, and longer-term response.
- Ensure lessons learned are documented, shared, and reflected in program planning and decision-making.
- Ensure implementation of Energy and Environment activities is compliant with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and the DRC Code of Conduct (CoC).
- Work with respective Team leader(s) and MEAL team to ensure the M&E plan is being implemented, data is being collected from the field and regular reports are being produced.
- Support budget monitoring and expense control including compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements.
- Supporting implementation of the energy and environment project through formulating procedures and processes to have adhered to for better environmental protection.
- Support the development of environmental monitoring tracking tools and monitoring KPIs to achieve the stated goals of the project(s).
- Ensuring all engagement messaging/data is consistent among all stakeholders during project implementation.
- Ensuring that sustainable energy and environmental management methods are identified, surveyed, valued, and proposed for intervention in the refugees as well as in the host community.
- Document best practices and success stories for sharing with relevant parties involved in the project.
- Foster and maintain excellent working relationships with key humanitarian actors – local and international, including government authorities and non-state actors, and private sectors through regular attendance at technical meetings and bilateral meetings.
- Liaise closely with other DRC sectors such as; Protection, Camp management, and WASH etc to ensure productive coordination and smooth implementation of the program activities.
- Work in the multi-functional team approach and work in close collaboration with Programme and other technical experts, to ensure energy and environment-based interventions are approached from a cross-sectoral perspective.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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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.
Qualifications and Experience
- University Degree in Forestry, Environmental planning, Environmental Disaster Management, Environmental engineering, Environmental science and Management, Natural Resources Management, Renewable energy, and other related fields.
- At least 3 years relevant work experience mainly in energy and environment programs and demonstrate experience in areas such as (i) Development and management of tree nurseries, (ii) Afforestation and sustainable forest harvesting techniques, (iii) Building capacities of community-based energy/environment committees, (iv) Alternative sources of cooking energy – bio-briquettes, biogas production, clean cooking energy and Fuel Efficient Stoves and (v) Soil erosion controls: Gully treatment (vi) Integrated Watershed Management among others.
- Previous experience working with refugees and Host communities’ members.
- Previous working experience with international organizations in development and humanitarian settings.
- Experience in Geographic Information System (GIS) software/tools for Forestry/Environmental management.
- High level of computer literacy and associated software Microsoft Office-Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel, Internet and E-mails.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Gender-sensitive.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, innovation, and flexibility.
- Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well able to engage with community members sincerely and maintain confidentiality and respect.
What we offer
Salary: in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Management Band/ I.
Availability: 19th July 2023.
Duty station: Nduta and Nyarugusu camps and Host community.
Supervise: – Economic and Recovery, Assistants, IWs, and Village Agents.
Reporting Line: Economic Recovery Team Leader – Energy and Environment.
Providing equal opportunities: We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without paying attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
DRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he or she will be working (in this case, the United Republic of Tanzania)
Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
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.ngo under JOB.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 05th July 2023.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!
Economic Recovery Environmental Guide at Danish Refugee Council
Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Community Based Protection, Legal, GBV (Gender based violence), Child Protection, People with special needs, and Livelihoods.
Overall purpose of the role:
Economic Recovery – Environmental Guide, under the management and supervision of the Economic Recovery Officer – Energy and Environment and in close collaboration with UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies and Local Government Authorities, will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of Energy and Environment activities in Nduta and Nyarugusu refugee camps and host community. The Environmental Guide is therefore expected to be flexible to work in different locations throughout the program.
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Main responsibilities of the position:
- Provide support in ensuring that targets are met under DRC’s agreement with donors, to be accountable to the stated goals of the program including conducting training, distributions, collecting input for surveys, and verification of beneficiaries.
- Working together with Incentive workers and the environmental guide team to ensure regular monitoring visits and patrols within the camps are done according to the plans and targets.
- Perform day-to-day environmental activities including patrols within and outside the camp boundaries (to the proximity areas of 5km).
- Conducts regular patrols in and around the forest area, to prevent abnormal removal of tree trunks and illegal felling of trees.
- Train the People of Concern (PoC) and guides them on environmental activities.
- Preparation of weekly reports-updates.
- Prepare and facilitate meetings, home visits and training for beneficiaries
- Request field materials/working gear as it may be needed via the appropriate channel/supervisor.
- Adherence to organization operational policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Maintain DRC assets in good order.
- Liaise closely with other DRC sectors such as; Community-Based Protection, and camp management to ensure productive coordination and smooth implementation of the program activities at the camp level.
- Support the monitoring and coordination of all energy and environment activities within the camps.
- Support in providing training on alternative energy solutions and environment conservation and protection to a wide range of audiences in the camp as well as in the host community.
- Support in administration of day-to-day operations of the field office.
- Support in the distribution of bio-briquettes, firewood and other cooking fuels.
- Collaborate with UNHCR, government counterpart in addressing environmental issues in the refugee camps.
- Work with the Economic Recovery Manager, Team Leaders, Officers, and Assistants as well as communities to develop and implement annual project plans.
- Work with communities in the prevention and fight/control against bushfires within the refugee camp.
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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.
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate and/or diploma in forestry, Environment planning, Environmental Disaster and management, Environmental engineering, Environmental science and Management, Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Renewable energy, and other related fields.
- At least 2 years relevant work experience mainly in energy and environment programs and demonstrate experience in energy and environment programs with a specific focus on; (i) Development or fabrication of the fuel-efficient stove. (ii) Participation in the tree planting exercise (iii) afforestation and sustainable forest harvesting techniques, (iv) building capacities of community-based energy/environment committees, (v) sustainable agricultural practices – Climate Smart Agriculture, Permaculture, Agroforestry, etc.(vi) alternative sources of cooking energy – bio-briquettes, solar induction cooker, biogas production, clean cooking energy and cooking energy efficient stoves and (vii) Land/natural resource use planning at village/ward level.
- Previous experience working with refugees or IDPs and Host communities’ members is an added advantage.
- Previous experience in working with partners that deal with the environment and energy in the refugee camp is an added advantage.
- Previous working experience with international organizations in the development and humanitarian areas.
- High level of computer literacy and associated software (Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel)
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.
- Gender-sensitive.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.
- Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well, able to engage with community members sincerely and maintain confidentiality and respect.
What we offer
Salary: in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Management Band/ I.
Availability: 19th July 2023.
Duty Station: – Kibondo (2 Guides) and Kasulu (1 guides) with frequent travel/stay to a respective refugee camp(s).
Supervise: – IWs, and Village Agents.
Reporting Line: Economic Recovery Assistants- Energy and Environment.
Providing equal opportunities: We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without paying attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
DRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he or she will be working (in this case, the United Republic of Tanzania)
Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
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.ngo under JOB.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 05th July 2023.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Economic Recovery Coordinator at Danish Refugee Council
Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Community Based Protection, Legal, GBV (Gender based violence), Child Protection, People with special needs, and Livelihoods.
Overall purpose of the role:
The Economic Recovery Coordinator, under the management and supervision of the Economic Recovery Manager, will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic support for DRC Economic Recovery sectors including Livelihood, Energy, and environmental activities in the DRC areas of operations in Tanzania. The role will include harmonization of tools, implementation of strategy, and training to ensure DRC has a consistent and clear approach to livelihood/energy and environment across all sites. The Economic Recovery Coordinator will work closely with the Economic Recovery Manager in the finalization and rollout of the livelihood/energy and environment-related strategies as well as contributing to a positive working environment with all key stakeholders.
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Geographic scope: Area (Nyarugusu, Nduta and Kibondo, Kasulu Host communities:
This role has an area focus and ensures compliance with DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. Overall responsibility includes quality and timely management of livelihood /energy and environment projects in villages and refugee camps across the Kigoma region, as well as supervising livelihood/energy and environment sector project teams, representation at relevant clusters and Working Groups, and coordination with implementing partners. The role contributes to the development of livelihood/energy and environment strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities. This role is based in Nduta/Nyarugusu and supports the host communities respectively.
Main responsibilities of the position:
- Livelihood and/or energy and environment project and sector oversight
- Have oversight on the overall livelihood/energy and environment portfolio in geographic areas, including identifying funding and capacity gaps.
- Coordinate, plan, and monitor livelihood and/or energy and environment project activities in the area, ensuring adherence to the sector, donor, and internal requirements and guidelines.
- Ensure targets are met under DRC’s agreement with donors, to be accountable to the stated goals of the program.
- Ensure the highest quality of the sectoral interventions including adherence to best practice programming and minimum standards in coordination with the Economic Recover Manager.
- Ensure coherence between all projects/activities ongoing and proposed, according to the overall DRC strategy.
- Ensure high quality and timely deliverables, narrative reporting and financial overviews, close cooperation with donors, Government counterparts, and coordination mechanisms on site, and in synergy with other DRC interventions in the area.
- Support the development of the livelihood/energy and environment program strategy based on yearly projected funding (Including locations and activities).
- Hold regular meetings with all Economic Recovery TLs/PMs to understand programmatic challenges and technical support requirements. Highlight when programs are off-track in implementation for further discussion with the PMs and AM. Identify any areas where further technical support, oversight, or resources are needed.
- Provide overall budget monitoring, financial management, and expense control for the project activities, including compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements.
- Coordinate, monitor, and support the development and implementation of partnerships with implementing partners across multiple base offices.
- Develop quarterly work plans with economic recovery TLs for support to each area.
- Participate in BFU meetings and update on budget/indicator achievements and delays.
- Support new proposal design, including activity design and budgeting, along with PMs, where needed. Sign-off on all project proposals and budgets (related to livelihood and/or energy and environmental activities).
Technical Management:
- Lead in developing sustainable livelihood and/or energy and environment programming initiatives/proposals and fundraising relating to the emergency and longer-term response.
- Provide technical assistance to livelihood and/or energy and environment teams including development and roll-out of SOPs and guidance.
- Regularly review and provide technical advice on project work plans and implementation with Team leaders.
- Work with the Economic Recovery Manager to provide regular technical training and capacity building to Economic Recovery staff, and partners, and on key DRC livelihood and/or energy and environment concerns and product solutions.
- Support the development of awareness curricula, livelihood, and/or energy and environment materials for the implementation of a comprehensive training and awareness package.
- Organize and facilitate regular economic recovery team meetings across two for knowledge sharing, peer support, and quality improvement.
- Carry out sector needs assessments, as needed.
- Based on existing assessments, he/she will participate in designing interventions, national and local strategies, and plans for the implementation of Economic Recovery and environmental programming activities.
- Providing technical inputs to the program throughout the project cycle.
- Undertake regular field/onsite visits to ensure technical support to livelihood and/or energy and environment programming staff and proper monitoring of the activities implemented in the area of operation.
- Participate in reviewing and endorsing relevant financial and narrative reporting on all livelihood and/or energy and environment interventions.
- Participate in providing overall budget monitoring, financial management, and expense control including compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements.
- Ensure continuous capacity building (i.e., direction, and on-the-job coaching) among staff in handling the livelihood and/or energy and environmental programming.
- Foster and ensure Economic Recovery Officers and Assistants maintain productive, supportive, and respectful relations with Incentive Workers and/or Village Agents employed in the program.
- Work in the multi-functional team approach and work in close collaboration with the program and other technical experts, to ensure livelihood and/or energy and environment interventions are approached from a cross-sectoral perspective.
- Ensure implementation of livelihood and/or energy and environment activities is compliant with the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and the DRC Code of Conduct (CoC).
- Perform other related duties as required.
Coordination, Representation, and Relations:
- Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with both PoCs and relevant stakeholders at the field level (e.g., beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs)
- Collaborate with relevant internal and external technical experts on issues related to the relevant sector, including UNHCR, Danish Embassy, WFP, and partner organizations among others.
- Where relevant, liaise with donors and work closely with partners on project updates, site visits, and other communication.
- Liaise closely with other DRC sectors especially Protection, Camp management, and support services to ensure productive coordination and smooth implementation of the program activities.
- Represent DRC at relevant coordination meetings, livelihood, and/or energy and environment Working Groups, ensuring that issues from the field are raised and addressed.
- Perform any other relevant tasks as requested by Line Manager.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and reporting:
- Ensure transparency and accountability tools, processes, and mechanisms for affected communities are in place.
- Work with Economic Recovery Manager and MEAL team to ensure the M&E plan is being implemented, data is being collected from the field and regular reports are being produced.
- With support from IMs and MEAL review and update of the livelihood and/or energy and environment Monitoring system on an annual basis or as needed.
- Advise on internal livelihood and/or energy and environment MEAL tools and IM systems and integration with INGO inputs.
- Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/reports and proposals and budgets for donors.
- Contribute to and coordinate the design, implementation, and evaluation of livelihood and/or energy and environment-related programming to secure follow-on or expansion funding for the livelihood and/or energy and environment portfolio as per identified needs and in a standardized manner across programs.
- Undertake regular field/onsite visits to ensure technical support to Economic Recovery and Environment staff and proper monitoring of the activity’s implementation in operation.
- Ensure equal participation by all segments of the community, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age, clan, and tribal and religious affiliations.
- Ensure lessons learned are documented, shared, and reflected in program planning and decision-making.
- Provide regular updates on progress to Economic Recovery Manager and other team members and senior management.
- Provide budget monitoring and expense control including compliance with minimum DRC and donor requirements.
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.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Significant knowledge of livelihood and/or energy and environmental programming.
- Minimum 4 years of international experience implementing and developing livelihood and/or energy and environment programming and capacity-building activities on energy and environment/forest.
- Previous working experience with international organizations in humanitarian settings in leadership and or managerial positions.
- Experience in preparing livelihood and/or energy and environment programming strategies and advocacy strategies for a complex program covering multiple sites.
- Experience working with government authorities/institutions and line ministries in economic development and poverty reduction programming.
- Experience in local governance, community development, and participatory development programming is highly advantageous.
- Experience in coordinating and standardizing approaches across a multi-site program.
- Experience providing remote technical guidance and developing training to suit a variety of audiences.
- Knowledge of and experience in handling situations of statelessness and durable solutions.
- Experience in information data management, utilizing databases and platforms.
- High level of computer literacy and associated software (Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel, SPSS)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.
- Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well, able to engage with community members openly and maintain confidentiality and respect.
- Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies.
Education: (include certificates, licenses, etc.
- University Degree in agriculture, rural development, forest, Environmental science and Management, Natural Resources Management, project management, and other related fields. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
- UN Agencies, coordination bodies
- Partners
- Government Bodies including MoHA, police, and Judiciary system.
- Beneficiaries in camps and host communities
- Staff
- Donors
What we offer
Salary: in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Management Band/ I.
Availability: 19th July 2023.
Duty Station: – Nyarugusu/Nduta refugee camps and Host communities in Kibondo and Kasulu.
Supervise: – Economic Recovery Team Leaders.
Reporting Line: Economic Recovery Manager.
Providing equal opportunities: We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without paying attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
DRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he or she will be working (in this case, the United Republic of Tanzania)
Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
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.ngo under JOB.
Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 05th July 2023.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply!
