HDP Community Engagement 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

Reporting to the Area Program Manager – South and supervising the CCCM team in Kandahar (including CCCM Officers, IM/Referrals Officer, and Accountability Officers), the CCCM Team Leader is responsible for overall implementation of DRC’s CCCM activities, in line with global standards, Afghanistan CCCM Working Group standards, and DRC’s policies and standard operating procedures. The CCCM Team Leader will also be responsible for CCCM-related reporting responsibilities, coordination and capacity-building of partners, and liaison with de-facto authorities in Kandahar, all in close coordination with the Area Manager and Area Program Manager.

Working in the CCCM sector involves working in informal settlements and at IDP hosting sites and working together with other international and local organizations to coordinate implementation of humanitarian activities, support community-based site management mechanisms, and collect information on informal settlements for direct improvement on residents’ living conditions, coordinate services, and to advocate for the needs of people living in the sites.  

The CCCM Team Leader is a key leadership role, and requires strong team management skills, strong communication skills with different stakeholders, a proactive approach, and strong commitment to humanitarian principles and protection of affected populations in line with DRC’s mandate.  

Responsibilities:

• Draft workplans for the activities in the area in collaboration with the CE Specialist
• Support the CE officers with procurement process, plans, updates, and follow-up with the procurement unit.
• Support translation of training materials, documents and interpretation in meetings as needed.
• Support planning, organizing and conducting trainings and workshops on community safety (community mapping and social cohesion analysis) and social cohesion management.
• Support the CE Specialist in adapting and/or updating training methodology, content and materials.
• Support the identification of community safety and social cohesion initiatives and their implementation
• Maintain regular communication with programme staff in the area office for mentoring and reporting.
• Establish and maintain linkages among relevant stakeholders (internal and external).
• Work closely with the Area Programme Manager (APM), CE Specialist, and support programme staff in the area office in conducting conflict assessments, ensure that they are updated and shared with relevant DRC staff.
• Support the CE officers in conflict mediation trainings, community safety planning (CSP) and youth engagement activities.
• Keep the APM and CE Specialist updated on the progress of the activities and any issues that may arise during the implementation that need senior managers’ attention.
• Support the APM and MEAL department in generating qualitative and quantitative data to document milestones of project progress and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates as required.
• Promote a culture of learning with the team and actively share challenges and lessons learned.
• Support with the recruitment processes and follow up on recruitments with HR department at the area level.
• Provide weekly report to the CE Specialist on program status in the area level.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Area Manager and CE Specialist.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• At least 3 years of work experience in conflict management, conflict analysis, community safety, youth engagement or other relevant area.
• Strong analytical and technical skills on community safety and conflict mediation.
• Knowledge of and experience working with communities in Afghanistan.
• Ability to clearly express one’s thoughts, to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to set priorities and to work independently and as part of a team.
• Innovative and creative thinking with strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Political and cultural sensitivity, as well as a diplomatic, tactful, and flexible interpersonal style.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Education/qualifications:

• University degree in Social Sciences, Political law or any other relevant degree
• Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply

Languages:

• Good knowledge of English
• Fluency in Pashto and Dari 

Application process:

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