Camp Management Specialist Burkina Faso At Norwegian Refugee Council

About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.
Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC requires staff members who travel on an international contract to the field to undergo an medical examination with our medical provider. Employees must produce a Health Clearance Certificate before departure stating that there are no relevant health concerns. If staff are unable to provide this, NRC reserves the right to terminate the Contract of Employment.

Context

NRC Burkina Faso started its operations in 2019. The country has been confronted with cross-border security threats. Communities are facing regular security threats and their rights being violated. As of August 31st, 2021 around 1 423 378 IDP are seeking assistance in the various regions in Burkina Faso. NRC provides multisector support in Kaya (Centre Nord) and is currently supporting an RRM response where IDPs are receiving shelter and essential basic needs support in Region du Nord. Other sectors, NRC is working on are Education, Livelihoods and Legal Assistance.

Globally, NRC specialises in in Camp Management / Site Management. With the huge number of IDPs and refugees in Burkina living on spontaneous sites and camp, UNHCR and other INGOs are supporting the coordination and management of the various sites. NRC has therefore positioned to support sites management in the Sahel Region.

NRC Burkina Faso had funding from UNHCR to support IDPs sites in Sahel covering Djibo, Dori, Gorom. The programme will expand and probably reach other districts and communes.

NRC Burkina Faso is looking for a Camp Management Specialist, who will continue its response in Sahel, lay out the strategy of camp and site management and ensure the implementation of NRC Protection Programme in Sahel.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the CM Project Development Manager position is planning and implementation of all NRC Camp Management portfolio in Region Sahel. The role also includes reinforcing CCCM/RRM standards, financial and administration management.

Generic responsibilities:

Adhere to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Develop the Camp Management Core Competence (CM CC) strategy, technical SOPs / guidelines/context specific standards.
Line manage CM project staff and ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Contribute to the development of Country, Area and CC strategies and coordinate across CCs
Develop CC projects and coordinate and manage CCCM/RRM project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements
Provide technical direction and ensure high technical quality of projects
Provide weekly and monthly progress reports to the Area Manager and the Head of Programmes
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assist
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders

Specific responsibilities:

Ensure project data collection, quality and management and work closely with M&E to maintain and update relevant NRC tools (GORS, Internal Database, achievement and progress of project log frames, AAR, evaluations)
Design technical implementation documents for CCCM projects including proposals, logframes and budgets.
Develop a community engagement strategy in line with CCCM global standards and NRC Community Coordination Guidelines.
Ensure capacity building for staff on the project, national authorities and all other relevant bodies in Sahel (sites management and coordination, community engagement, community governance capacity building, )
Work with the other specialists in understanding the dynamism around IDP and land issues in Sahel region in particular and in Burkina Faso in general.
Prepare internal and external reports include for donors.
Ensure standards for implementation are known and applied among CCCM teams
Participate in rapid assessments in new areas of intervention
Identify solutions to implementation challenges and constraints in a changing context
Provide technical support to other relevant NRC project manager and coordinators (Education, ICLA, WASH and FSL) for the development of community based intervention.
Make regular visits to implementation areas and sites of implementation for quality monitoring of the ongoing and completed works and make correction and provide relevant recommendations.
Record and document good practices, lessons learned and establish a database in coordination with M&E to capture CM program performance.
In collaboration with the Head of Programme and Area Manager, play a key role in recruiting CCCM field staff
In coordination with the Specialist and Area Manager, represent NRC in coordination meetings with local authorities and NGOs when required
Responsible for development of new CM proposals.
Ensure quality control and site monitoring to ensure that CM services are provided according to CCCM global standards
Ensure integration of CM response in long term strategy.

Competencies

Professiona**l competencies for this position:**

Minimum 5 years of experience at a senior level project implementation in a humanitarian or recovery context
Previous technical Camp Management, Mobile Site Management, UDOC experiences.
Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in French, both written and verbal
Working knowledge of English will be a plus

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in development, or a related discipline, with Master’s Degree preferred
Knowledge of the context in Region Sahel and Burkina Faso
Experience with community mobilisation and engagement
Experience in starting up community-based centres and/or outreach teams
Experience with community-based development grants management
Able to train and manage teams (to listen, advise, support, solve conflicts, motivate, etc.)
Experience in financial, asset and human resources management, budgeting and administration
Proven skills and experience in successfully managing field teams and distributions
Experience with implementation of cash and voucher approaches
Familiarity with international minimum standards of service delivery (i.e., SPHERE)
Knowledge of local language in Sahel an advantage

What We Offer

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative

12 months fixed term contract
Grade 9 in NRC scale
Duty Station: Dori with 60% travelling
An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

The role is open to international candidates who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.

Find the full job description here.

APPLY before: 27/10/2021