Camp Coordination Expert Kurdistan Region of Iraq

We are looking for a highly qualified Camp Coordination Expert, able to assist technically the KRI government in the effective coordination and information sharing between all actors (government, NGOs and UN) involved in the current and future refugee and IDP camps in the KRI region.

Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been present in Iraq since April 2003. Regionally, DRC is also present in Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Libya and Lebanon. DRC has been ranked as the No. 1 humanitarian organisation in The Global Journal´s Top 100 NGO’s ranking for 2013. The overall objective for DRC in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is the assistance, protection and promotion of durable solutions to displacement affected populations. In March 2013, DRC started its assistance to Syrian refugees through Non Food Item (NFI) distributions through local partners. In partnership with UNICEF, UNHCR and other humanitarian actors, DRC is now implementing all WASH components in Qushtapa Camp as well as specific shelter/construction work. In February 2014, DRC started assisting local government in Camp Coordination and Camp Management in addition to a range of other projects including livelihoods, mass information and NFI distributions.

About the job
Reporting to the Head of Programs the main objective is to support the Erbil Refugee Council with Camp Management and Camp Coordination technical expertise for the effective coordination and information sharing between all actors (government, NGOs and UN) present in Erbil Governorate. This will ensure that all actors are well informed and implementing to common standards and goals. All activities are envisaged to take place in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Camp Management and Camp Coordination expertise to the government authorities dealing with refugee and IDP camps.
• Oversee coordination in the camps among actors, including government representatives, UN agencies, international NGOs, national NGOs and other service providers and refugee groups by taking a leadership role in existing coordination mechanisms and enhancing the structure where necessary.
• Support the capacity development of partner organizations through capacity assessment and regular trainings.
• Line manage DRC staff assisting on camp management. This includes recruiting, coaching, ensuring coordination between staff.
• Develop and apply strong camp-wide communication strategy to ensure information is being disseminated to all camp residents using a variety of mediums.
• Work closely with the government security apparatus, police, camp administration and the refugees and IDPs community to ensure the security and safety of refugees and the camps is maintained.

About you
To be successful in this role you must have:

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of international practical experience in INGO, among which at least 2 years in complex emergency contexts.
• Substantial experience operating in a refugee camp environment, preferably undertaking Camp Management and/or Camp Coordination activities.
• Extensive experience working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organisations. Experience with UNHCR advantageous.

Desirable qualifications

• Knowledge working in the Middle-East advantageous.
• Knowledge of logistics and procurement processes looked upon favourably.
• Experience managing community services, youth activities, protection support and similar humanitarian programmes highly advantageous.
• Experience in project development and proposal writing.
• Previous experience with secondments to government bodies is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Kurdish and/or Arabic is an advantage.

We offer
DRC will offer the successful applicant a 3 months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance.
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. This position will be placed at level A11.

Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by going to our website, find the position and click on the apply button at the end of the advert.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. 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 15st September 20124. DRC Iraq deeply encourages the candidates to apply as soon as possible; interviews may take place before application time will be closed.

Need further information?
For more details on this position please contact Vicente Palacios at kri.hop@drciraq.dk
Please note that applications sent directly to Vicente Palacios will not be considered.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk

Safety Environment:
The current security situation in Iraq shifts on a daily basis. However this possition is based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where the security situation is stable with no big restrictions at the moment.  While there has been no direct threats to International NGOs or their expatriate staff care must be taken when traveling.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.

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