Bangladesh: Camp/ Site Manager, Humanitarian Crisis Management Progarmme, BRAC

Job Description:

Management:

• Responsible for supervision and management of all camp / project staff and activities in the camp, including shelter construction, community mobilization, protection, camp management, WASH, education and distributions
• Ensure effective establishment of appropriate sectoral coordination mechanisms in camp level Ensure that responses are in line with existing policy guidance and technical standards and relevant government, human rights, and legal obligations
• Responsible for oversight and coordination of all sector activitie
• Coordination of finance, administration, quality assurance and logistics related to project implementation
• Maintain coordination with Camp in Charge and UNHCR
• Through the Government of Bangladesh camp coordination mechanism, contribute actively to strategic discussions related to the overall camp management

Project Implementation:

• Achieve all project deliverables as per the approved agreed work plans and JRP indicator targets
• Develop, submit and track progress against Procurement Plan, engaging support services such as Supply Chain, Finance and Operations to Ensure close follow up, delivery and distribution of high quality, on-time, on-budget procurement
• Ensure adequate care and maintenance of camp infrastructure, or if applicable, initiate new construction
• Supervise all contracts and services related to construction, camp maintenance and infrastructure, and other related services, in collaboration with Supply Chain and Operations
• Assess protection and assistance needs of the camp population on a regular basis, with due consideration to age, gender and diversity
• Identify gap in service provision to refugees, proactively referring those gaps to relevant forums or advocating with government authorities or humanitarian partners for additional support
• Coordinate all activities by all humanitarian partners to avoid duplication and monitoring that protection considerations are mainstreamed in all sectors
• Continually maintain and develop governance and community participation mechanisms in camp, ensuring that the voices of men, women, boys, girls and groups with specific needs are heard and represented
• The Camp Manager is responsible for the management of program activities and operations in the camp, and logistics related to the management of the camp and actively promotes the participation of camp population in decision making about the camp.

Representation:

• Lead camp management coordination meetings
• Participate in other coordination meetings related to the camp
• Ensure effective leadership and representation in forums led by local, ISCG, RRRC, others.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Ensure high quality project reports are submitted timely in order to track progress, measure impact, enhance accountability and inform future programming according to UNHCR and BRAC requirements. Project reports include narrative, indicator tracking, and financial
• Ensure adequate monitoring mechanisms are in place to review impact of the sector and progress against implementation plans

Knowledge Skills and Competencies:

• Previous international deployments required; experience in conflict zones desirable
• Previous experience in camp management. General technical knowledge of camp management, building community resilience, protection of civilians, human rights, health programming, WASH or education. Familiarity with UN and multilateral donors; Previous work experience with UNHCR a plus
• General knowledge of protection, community resilience or social accountability models of governance, refugee issues, human rights – technical knowledge in any or all of these sectors is an advantage years of experience managing development/relief programs at an international level
• Previous roles emphasizing external coordination advantage
• Strong diplomacy and proactive problem solving skills required
• Experience in logistics, planning, procurement and management of field operations.
• Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and detail-orientation.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

Education:

• University degree; relevant field of study preferred (international affairs, international development, Humanitarian programme, management, etc.)

If you believe, you are the best fit for this position; please send your updated CV to resume@brac.net mentioning the name of the position in subject line