Emergency Response Officer job vacancy-South Sudan 2016
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for an experienced Emergency Response Officer to conducting rapid needs assessments in new areas of intervention in South Sudan
Who are we?
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is providing assistance to conflict affected populations, through our presence and operations in most major humanitarian emergencies. In support of our objective to continue delivering high quality assistance, DRC is offering the opportunity for motivated, experienced and dedicated professionals, to join one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs.
Since the outbreak of violence in South Sudan in December 2013, fighting has continued despite several attempts at a peace agreement. Currently 1.4 million people have been displaced from their homes and tens of thousands killed. 95,000 civilians are currently seeking refuge inside UNMISS bases across the country. DRC has been working, since the start of the crisis, providing camp management, protection and shelter/NFI interventions in three locations, Bentiu in Unity State, Malakal and Melut in Upper Nile states.
About the Job
The Emergency Response Officer (ERO) is responsible for conducting rapid needs assessments in new areas of intervention in South Sudan – on DRC missions or joint cluster missions, conducting intention surveys among refugees/IDPs, supporting surge deployments on emergency response, relocation or return operations and conducting emergency preparedness and response capacity planning and resources mapping across DRC area programmes and Juba office. The ERO shall also conduct staff training in DRR and response. Under the guidance of the Programme Coordinator in liaison with the technical coordinators and Area Managers, the ERO supervises area teams attached to her missions in different locations.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Supervise Emergency Response and outreach activities , with a greater focus on population movement monitoring, information management, coordination, community engagement, community services, NFI distribution and advocacy
Conduct assessments (DRC only or joint inter agency missions) to identify gaps in service provision to IDPs living outside POC sites, proactively reporting those gaps through established coordination mechanisms
Support surge deployments on emergency response, relocation or return operations
Set up data collection mechanisms aimed at providing timely information in regards to population movement, displacement patterns, IDP intentions and outstanding needs
Plan and conduct targeted NFI distributions as per assessed needs
Under the leadership of the Programme Coordinator and Technical Coordinators as well as the Area Managers, contribute to design holistic area strategies aimed at promoting transitional/durable solutions for IDPs living in the areas of intervention
Where applicable, contribute to promote peaceful interaction and dialogue between the IDP and host communities as well as local authorities
Monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets allocated to DRR and Emergency Response activities in regards to out-of-camps activities (in line with Donor and DRC regulations)
Actively contribute to the development and execution of procurement plans needed for out-of-camp activities and ensure that logistics and procurement policies are applied within his/her areas of responsibility
Ensure liaison and coordination with the DRC Country Safety Advisor and Area NGO safety advisors on assessment and response missions especially in security sensitive locations
Program Development
Identify gaps with a view to generating ideas for future projects outside POCs with strong beneficiary impact
Conduct assessments (DRC only or joint inter agency missions) to identify gaps in service provision to IDPs living outside POC sites, proactively reporting those gaps through established coordination mechanisms
Contribute to the design of holistic Area strategies aimed at promoting transitional/durable solutions for IDPs living in the areas of intervention
Input into concept notes and/or project proposals and budgets in close cooperation with the Area Manager, Programme Coordinator and Grants Manager. For technical aspects liaise with the Technical Coordinators to ensure consistency and relevance
Project Implementation
Supervise Emergency Response and outreach activities, with a greater focus on population movement monitoring, information management, coordination, community engagement, community services, NFI distribution and advocacy
Set up data collection mechanisms aimed at providing timely information in regards to population movement, displacement patterns, IDP intentions and outstanding needs
Plan and conduct targeted NFI distributions as per assessed needs
Support Area Managers in responding to surges in operations including influxes, relocations and, return
Monitor financial commitments and expenditures against budgets allocated to DRR and Emergency Response activities in regards to out-of-camps activities (in line with donor and DRC regulations)
Actively contribute to the development of procurement plans needed for out-of-camp activities and ensure that logistics and procurement policies are applied within his/her areas of responsibility
Representation/Reporting
Participate and representing DRC in Inter-agency Rapid Needs Assessments (IRNA) in the area of intervention
In consultation with the Area Managers, liaise with the authorities and other humanitarian partners operating in the area of intervention
Report regularly on out-of-camp activities to the Programme Coordinator and to the technical coordinators for advocacy
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders in the area of intervention, including INGOs, UN agencies, UNMISS, IDP and host community leadership structures
Staff Management
Participate in recruitment of national staff needed for the start-up of out-of-camps operations in the area of intervention in conjunction with the HR Department and under the supervision of the Area Manager and ensure that adequate staffing is in place for emergency response activities, including an appropriate gender balance within the staff group
Maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, orient new staff
Provide ongoing supervision, leadership, training and technical support and guidance to program staff
Overall responsibility for program team’s timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities
Ensure performance planning and review for all staff in collaboration with HR Department
Build staff capacity in work plan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities
Ensure program staff strictly follow DRC Code of Conduct policy and promptly alert relevant DRC focal points if required and in case of breaches
Ensure that DRC’s accountability obligations are delegated and carried out in accordance with the Common Humanitarian Standard Accountability and Quality Management (ref. Programme Handbook Annex 15 and related tools).
Staff Security and Safety
Ensure liaison and coordination with the DRC Country Safety Advisor and Area NGO safety advisors on assessment and response missions especially in security sensitive locations
Ensure that appropriate information regarding security in the area is collected and shared with the Area Manager and Security Advisor
Ensure compliance to SOPs by staff under direct supervision
Ensure that security incidents are promptly reported to the Area Manager and Safety Advisor for follow up
About You
To be successful in this role you must have:
Mandatory qualifications:
Degree in Disaster Management, Humanities, Social Sciences
Minimum 2 years of humanitarian work in emergency response
Minimum 2 years of professional work experience in displacement settings, with a solid understanding of displacement-related dynamics
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Excellent computing and reporting skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff and other stakeholders, including local authorities and other humanitarian agencies
Proven ability to work and live in very basic living conditions in deep-field locations
Ability to work in a war-torn volatile environment and interact with military authorities in a safe and responsible manner
Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision, and in a culturally diverse team
Advanced university degree in human rights, social science or related field or equivalent practical experience
Desirable qualifications
Experience in emergency work in South Sudan
Experience with emergency CCCM / Community Services / Information Management / NFI distribution
Arabic language proficiency (or other South Sudanese local languages)
We offer
DRC will offer the successful applicant a nine months contract renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work immediately and be willing to live in basic accommodation. The position is at A15 in DRC’s salary scale. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies.
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. CV only applications will not be considered.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
Applications close May 22, 2016.
Please note, as these position are urgent, applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date.
Need further information?
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk
HOW TO APPLY:
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