Economic Recovery Team Leader

[Anbar/Fallujah]

In 2003, , DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country. Today, DRC continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable displacement-affected families, including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in Basra, Baqubah, Jalawla, Gatoon, Baghdad, Muqdadiya, Balad, Aziz Balad, Samarra, Mosul, Duhok, Tel Afar, Baa’j, Sinjar, and Erbil.

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Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified [Economic Recovery Team Leader]

Overall purpose of the role:

The economic recovery team leader is based in Fallujah in Anbar and will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the project activities, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and management of project staff. Reporting to the project manager, the team leader will provide technical expertise and leadership in project implementation, ensuring successful achievement of project objectives related to sustainable interventions.

Reporting to: Economic Recovery Project Manager

Direct reports: Officers and Assistants

Unit/department: Economic Recovery

Location: Anbar, Faluja with frequent travels to Bzibiz and other areas of intervention.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of waste management, biogas, Perma Garden and other project activities.
• Plan and schedule staff responsibilities and schedules by agreement with the economic recovery project manager.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders including community members and government agencies to ensure effective collaboration.
• Oversee the development of project staff, resources and equipment to project sites, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely delivery of project outputs.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise in waste management, including waste collection, recycling, composting and disposal.
• Conduct assessment and analyses to identify waste management challenges, opportunities and provide solutions to address them effectively.
• Supervise and monitor project staff, including officers and assistants, providing guidance support and training to improve their skills and capabilities.
• Build a collaborative team inclusive team environment, promote communication, teamwork, and respect among project staff.
• Provide constructive feedback to project staff.
• Prepare regular progress reports, highlighting achievements, challenges and lessons learned in the implementation and make recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare weekly and monthly work plans to deliver identified activities.
• Lead the officers and assistants and support beneficiary identification process planning and selection.
• Ensure equal participation by all segments of the Anbar community, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age and diversity
• Preparing and organizing the supply chain requirements of the Project, in support and compliance with DRC supply chain procedures
• Travel to and project support in all areas of intervention in Anbar as well as other areas, including but not limited to Bzibiz informal settlements.

Other:

• Any other duties may be assigned by the line manager.
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq Programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Code of Conduct.