Site Management Assistant – Gusau at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world; and by advocating on behalf of conflict-affected populations internationally, and in Denmark, on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. We understand “durable solutions” as any means by which the situation of refugees can be permanently and satisfactorily resolved, enabling them to live normal lives. Durable solutions can be voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement. In Denmark, DRC assists refugees in all aspects of integration as well as asylum procedures. Internationally, DRC actively participates in supporting the protection of refugees, and promoting durable solutions for conflict-affected populations. The DRC’s supreme authority is the Council, which consists of up to three representatives of each member organisation, six representatives of the voluntary groups and refugee counselling organisations cooperating with the Danish Refugee Council, and of the Executive Committee. DRC is an umbrella organisation and is currently consisting of 30 organisation members and voluntary groups, committed to the refugee cause. Membership of the DRC is open to non-party-political, voluntary, nationwide humanitarian and international organisations that work on a democratic basis, and whose aims conform to those of the DRC.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , OND
- Experience: 2 years
- Location: Zamfara
- Job Field: Administration / Secretarial , Engineering / Technical , NGO/Non-Profit
Overall purpose of the role:
This role has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
CCCM/ SMC Implementation
- Regular visits to the Site Management and protection targeted sites each week as per agreed plan in consultation with supervisor and share site report.
- Facilitate CCCM trainings including government/local authorities on CCCM/ SMC
- Support in the creation and strengthening of Site Management Committees (SMCs); build capacity of SMC members through coaching on CCCM principles and practice and reinforce adherence to the TOR and Code of Conduct
- Ensure regular contact (visits and phone calls) and collect information and updates from SMC and IDP representatives and share with relevant line managers
- Assist in identifying needs, service gaps and duplications in all targeted sites, and report such issues through Cluster reporting tools and flag for action through appropriate coordination channels
- Facilitate site-level meetings with SMCs and other stakeholders such as humanitarian actors and government officials to discuss needs, issues, and gaps
- Attend all relevant coordination meetings, representing DRC, as well as attend meetings with various stakeholders, including clusters, local authorities and IDPs as requested.
- Provide accurate and timely information for drafting the weekly Site Management reports and other updates.
- Support in efforts to disseminate information to IDP populations
- Help conduct site verification, detailed site assessments, safety audits, and eviction risk mapping by providing information and collecting data as requested.
- Always follow and uphold humanitarian principles and centrality of protection.
- Excellent liaison with other Site Team Members, ensuring consistency and coordination of activities in the site
- Any other tasks as requested by SMS Coordinator
- modalities.
- Strong conceptual understanding of gender, protection, human rights and humanitarian principles
- Proven leadership skills and related experience in building, establishing, and negotiating relationships and social networks with various stakeholders at the community, local, and national levels
- Strong representation, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Strong team spirit and ability to work comfortably in multi-cultural contexts
- Ability to spend extended periods of time in field conditions
- Ability to come up with innovative solutions to unexpected and challenging problems
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
- Diploma / bachelor’s degree desirable.
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- English (Professional Working Proficiency)
- Hausa (Desirable)
- Fulani (Added Advantage)
