Emergency Team Leader

WHO ARE WE?

We Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

Under the direct supervision of the Area Program Manager and overall direction of the Emergency Specialist / Technical Coordinator, the Emergency Team, Leader is responsible for managing the emergency response in the Area Office/Suboffice of assignment and he/she will supervise assessments, selection, and assistance to affected targeted population in order to meet beneficiaries’ needs and project objectives. He/she will be working in cooperation with DRC’s Emergency with following sectoral integration among the protection, HDP & EcRec teams. He/she will oversee the implementation of emergency response activities; be responsible for emergency related reporting responsibilities; government liaison and representing DRC in the humanitarian coordination system in the east region.

Responsibilities:

• To achieve the overall and specific position’s objectives, the job holder tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee, lead and coordinate the Rapid Needs Assessments according to DRC SOP & project guidelines.
• Supervise the beneficiary selection processes according to the Humanitarian Principles and Code of Conduct and project selection criteria.
• Supervise the Emergency response distributions (Cash and Goods in Kind) according to DRC SOP
• Planning and implementation of emergency response activities
• Ensure high quality data collection during assessments, running basic analysis and producing high quality reports.
• Support Post distribution monitoring
• Reporting on emergency project and activities
• Government liaison, with relevant ministries (particularly ANDMA, PDMC, DORR and OCT)
• Participating in humanitarian coordination meetings
• When requested, leading a DRC emergency team and be ready to be re-allocated for short period and with short notice, outside the normal area of operation (within the country).
• When necessary, directly supervise a team of field officers in his/her area of responsibility.
• Perform any other tasks as instructed by the Area Manager and Emergency Coordinator/ Emergency manager.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• University degree
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience within a humanitarian organization, of which at least 4 years in emergency response.
• Good understanding of displacement issues of both internally displaced and refugees. 
• Good experience of working directly with in the communities & with local authorities.
• Experience of implementing emergency response projects.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Experience of external relations with understanding for working relations.
• Monitoring and evaluation experience and/or experience of survey and assessment works.
• Good communications skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and report writing ability.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and report writing ability.

Education/qualifications:

• University graduated from social sciences from a recognized university.

Languages:

• Pashto
• Dari (desirable)
• English (good command)

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply link below.  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.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.