Cash for Work Supervisor, (MENA Region), Erbil, Iraq Deadline for application is 18th February

The overall objective is to: The CFW Supervisor will manage all Cash For Work activities specific to the Camp Management in Refugee Camp (ie. drainage, infrastructure repairs, and maintenance). The CFW Supervisor will also be responsible for the daily management of the CFW laborers. S/he will also provide assistance to the logistics component of the camp.
Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been present in Iraq since April 2003 with operations in Diyalla Governorate north-east of Baghdad and has since opened offices in Basra governorate (April 2004), and in the governorates of Erbil, Missan, Kerbala and Wassit (September 2007). Regionally, DRC is also present in Syria, Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon.
The overall objective for DRC in Iraq is the protection and promotion of durable solutions to displacement affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights with more immediate objectives focusing both on the immediate subsistence needs, livelihood and self-reliance support as well as a more long term focus on capacity building and environment building. DRC's intervention in Iraq is increasingly focused on the Syrian refugee populations in Erbil and Dohuk governorates of the Kurdish Region of Iraq (KRI). DRC adopts a community-based approach, where beneficiaries and local authorities are included in the prioritizing, planning and implementation of activities as an important measure of rehabilitation and capacity building.
Duties
Under the overall supervision of the Cash for Work Team Leader, the Cash for Work Supervisor will have the following duties and responsibilities
Manage CFW Activities
  • Hiring and management of the CFW laborers;
  • Undertake all CFW activities specific to the camp maintenance and repairs of infrastructure. This includes among other, primary and secondary drainage, setting up of tents/shelters, construction of common infrastructure, maintenance and repairs of infrastructures.
Support to Logistics
  • Manage the procurement of material and tools for the CFW activities;
  • Provide assistance to the logistics component of the camp.
Other
  • Any other duties as 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.
About you: To be successful in this role you should have the following qualifications and competencies
Qualification
Essential
  • Relevant university degree.
  • 2 years of NGO/UN field experience in a similar position.
  • Experience in logistics and procurement.
  • High skills in team management.
  • Spoken and written Kurdish and/or Arabic and English is essential.
  • High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to scrutiny.
  • Strong empathy skills and genuine care and respect for needs of others especially female refugees and people with special needs.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
Competency profile
  • Analytical Skills
  • Planning Skills
  • Systematic
  • Communication
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Initiative (proactive)
  • Result-oriented and Accountability
  • Professionalism
We offer
An interesting job in one of the best NGO's in the world. DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until December 31, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start to work from by 22nd February 2015 and be willing and able to work in Erbil. Salary and conditions are in accordance with DRC Iraq's Terms of Employment for National Staff.
Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework ( http://drc.dk/relief-work/how-we-work/humanitarian-accountability-framework/).
Need further information?
For more details on this position please contact Rasan Mohammed at hr.assistant@drciraq.dk.Please note that applications sent directly to Rasan Mohammed will not be considered.
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies. All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in English. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.
Deadline for application is 18th February
Start date: 22nd February.
Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date.

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