Camp Management Team Leader Myanmar Sittwe

Position:                                   Camp Management Team Leader (camp-based)

Grade:                                      6, Step 1

Number of posts                       1 Post

Reports to:                                Camp Management Project Coordinator/Manager

Supervision of:                          Camp-based Officers, Camp Focal Points, Community Centre Assistants 

Duty station:                              Camp based (Thet Kae Pyin, Maw Ti Ngar, Basare and Thae Chaung Camps), Sittwe, Rakhine

Travel:                                      50%

Duration and type of contract:    Fixed Term – until 31 December 2025 with possible extension

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Role and responsibilities

The Camp Management Team Leader (camp-based) is a member of NRC’s Camp Management Team in Rakhine State that provides direct camp management services to Thet Kae Pyin, Maw Ti Ngar, Basare and Thae Chaung camps as well as capacity building and coaching of committees in the camps. He/she will also reach out to IDPs living outside of camps and the host community. The purpose of the Camp Management Team Leader (camp-based) position is to implement the delegated camp management project portfolio.

The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

1. Assist with the implementation of the support functions in Camp Management according to plan of action
2. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
3. Ensure proper filing of documents
4. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the function
5. Contribute to the fulfilment of the aims and objectives for NRC’s presence in Myanmar.
6. Carry out duties with respect to NRC Mission Statement, Values, Code of Conduct, standards of accountability, policy guidelines and handbooks.

   Specific responsibilities 

   The Camp Management Team Leader (camp-based) will be expected to perform the following tasks:

   • Daily management of the Camp Management Team; coordination with other NRC teams
   • Develop work plans in line with strategy and overall project implementation
   • Produce weekly, monthly reports for review and submission by Camp Management PC/PM
   • Attend both camp-level and Sittwe level coordination meetings and meetings with stakeholders; represent NRC upon request
   • Ensure programming is implemented in line with reporting requirements and MEL matrix
   • Follow up on Logistics, support CM Project Coordinator/Manager in budget management and appropriate spending
   • Oversee planning, implementation, and quality control of assessments and monitoring; process raw data to produce initial reports
   • Serve as end responsible for liaison with Camp Committees, Community Groups, and Government representation, facilitating discussion and translation with the CM Project Coordinator/Manager
   • Coordinate with service providers on gap filling, arising needs, and referrals
   • Collect and maintain a simple information data base of needs and gaps of IDPs living inside and outside the camps including that of the host community
   • Plan and manage distributions of NFIs (either blanket or specifically to Persons with Specific Needs)
   • Maintain and share data collected regularly in coordination / collaboration with the CCCM Cluster, and other INGOs/ local NGOs.
   • Conduct CCCM training and coaching sessions to camp management committee members in various IDP camps.
   • Support the Camp Management Team, cover the gaps when CM Project Coordinator/Manager is out of office.
   • Any other tasks to perform being requested by Camp Management Project Coordinator/Manager

     Critical interfaces

     By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

     • Liaise with other NRC core competencies in order to maximize synergy / complementarity of field activities 
     • Co-facilitation of community meetings and activities 
     • Joint meetings with host community and IDPs outside camps
     • Support departments in NRC (e.g. Finance, Admin, HR, Logistics)
     • CCCM Sub-Cluster, camp service providers andother Camp Management Agencies

       Competencies

       Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

        1. Professional competencies 

       These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

       Generic professional competencies for this position: 

       • Relevant academic background 
       • Experience from working in development or humanitarian /recovery context; understanding of humanitarian principles and protection mainstreaming basics
       • Experience from doing community mobilisation and training required, knowledge of CCCM
       • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

         Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

         • S/He should be good in English, Rakhine, and Myanmar languages. Some skills in local/Muslim language an advantage. Written English must be good – verbal and written translation skills required. 
         • Experience from working in insecure environment
         • Ability to travel in rural areas
         • Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting
         • Willingness to learn and adapt to the fast - changing field dynamics
         • Ability to manage a dynamic team
         • Knowledge of Excel, Kobo/ODK, basic data analysis

           2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)

           These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

           • Handling insecure environments 
           • Managing resources to optimize results
           • Empowering and building trust
           • Managing performance and development
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