Founded in 1922, DanChurchAid (DCA) is a Danish non-governmental organization whose work is based on rights. Present in the Central African Republic since 2015, DCA provides assistance to the most vulnerable communities in conflict and post-conflict situations through its “Safer Communities” Humanitarian Action Program: education on the risks of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Remnants of War and Explosives (ROW); Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) and peacebuilding & psychosocial support; distribution of non-food and household goods (NFIs), conditional and unconditional cash (food vouchers, etc.), distribution of seeds and tools; and support for Civil Society Organizations in their involvement in Security Sector Reform (SSR).
DCA is looking for a highly experienced Team Leader to participate in the development and implementation of Bria activities.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the FH Project Manager, the Team Leader is responsible for coordinating and managing activities within the FH Project in the Bria area. They are also responsible for team management. The Team Leader represents DCA to the Food Security and Cash Distribution Working Group and to the state technical structures in Bria. They report directly to the Project Manager on all programmatic and operational matters and maintain close technical collaboration.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program Management and Coordination
- Establish a detailed activity implementation plan, an expenditure and procurement plan, and update them regularly and ensure their implementation;
- Carry out the planning, coordination and supervision of activities in close collaboration with the Project Manager;
- Ensure that the responsibilities and tasks of all team members are carried out properly and in accordance with weekly and monthly plans;
- Under the technical supervision of the Project Manager, develop tools, SOPs and technical guidelines for activities, and facilitate team training;
- Produce monthly and contractual reports including results achieved, best practices and lessons learned, as well as the observed situation;
- Provide adequate technical and operational support to the field team, including in the production of progress reports on activities and progress made, detailing challenges and recommendations for action;
- Carry out frequent field missions and project visits;
- Supervise the execution of rapid assessments conducted, in coordination with the Project Manager and draft the assessment reports;
- Ensure that data is collected, stored, archived, processed, analyzed and disseminated in an ethical manner, in accordance with internal data protection protocols;
- Facilitate the development and distribution of information, education and communication (IEC) materials that incorporate contextualized and relevant awareness messages on issues related to the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV), children’s rights and protection (CP);
- Supervise community awareness campaigns;
- Actively participate in coordination meetings with partners, the cluster and the various working groups (including the GTPE and GBV), the authorities (Humanitarian Affairs and Social Affairs);
- Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the project;
- Ensure awareness and dissemination of the Project’s accountability mechanisms;
- Fully adhere to the commitments and regulations established in the DCA Program Participant Protection Policy and Code of Conduct, including respect for confidentiality.
- MONITORING AND CONTROL
- Ensure the management of the budget for activities in close coordination with the Project Manager;
- Follow up on the updating of the project’s monitoring and evaluation plan in collaboration with the MEAL Officer;
- Ensure that resources have been used properly and in accordance with SOPs and technical guidelines;
- Monitor the team’s contracts and leave;
- Prepare the monthly, interim and final reports;
- Inform and consult the Project Manager of all situations and circumstances that may affect the proper functioning of implementation.
- OTHER TASKS
In addition to the tasks and responsibilities mentioned above, the Team Leader may be called upon to:
- Participate in training courses and workshops identified by the line manager;
- Create synergy with other actors in order to promote information sharing and offer a rapid and coherent response to identified problems;
- Contribute to the pursuit of accountability, including commitments to the CHS;
- Reporting any violation of the Code of Conduct and the child protection policy to the appropriate hierarchical superior is everyone’s obligation;
- Maintain the confidentiality of all information acquired in the course of performing their duties and responsibilities, whether from colleagues or concerning any other activity carried out by DCA in general, which has not yet been made public by Management
- QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- To be of Central African nationality;
- University degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Political Science, Psychology, Law or other relevant field;
- 5 years of experience in humanitarian work and within an international NGO in a similar position;
- At least 2 years of experience in team management;
- High level of French and Sango (spoken, reading and written). English, spoken and/or written, appreciated;
- Experience in implementing emergency projects (rapid response), including the cash component;
- Solid experience in facilitating training for various stakeholders and humanitarian personnel;
- Experience in developing tools, SOPs and technical guidelines for protection activities;
- Ability to work long hours under pressure, in a flexible, adaptable and autonomous manner;
- Having the ability to work effectively in extreme circumstances, including stress, high security risks and difficult living conditions;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to maintain relationships with experience in managing work teams;
- Mastery of the office pack (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet browsing, etc.), Outlook.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytical abilities;
- High level of motivation, ready to take on challenges and offer solutions;
- Willingness to be based in Bria.
- DESIRED PERSONAL SKILLS
- Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools;
- Having a good understanding of accountability mechanisms;
- Ability to work in a multicultural and professionally isolated environment.
The position is reserved exclusively for candidates of Central African nationality.
How to apply
SUBMISSION METHODS:
Interested candidates should send their complete application (cover letter, detailed CV including references, copies of diplomas, work certificates, and certificates of service) to the following email address: recruitment.car@dca.dk
The deadline for submitting applications is October 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Central African Republic time).
Note: Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.