MRE/AVR - Team Leader

The 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

Under the direct supervision of Area Program Manager, supervise the work of the MRE/AVR teams, maintain quality of MRE/AVR work in the field and provide support to enhance MRE/AVR activities for reaching the project goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the overall activities of MRE & AVR teams based in Herat province.

• Keep close coordination with the stake holders (UNHCR, IOM, DoRR and other); obtain update information about the target groups and share the information with Area (Program) Manager, RE Specialist and AVR Specialist upon receipt.

• Regularly visit and appraise the work of the MRE and AVR teams in all locations (UNHCR, IOM centers and communities), providing support and feedback. The teams in each location are to be visited at least twice in a month.
• The external QA visit reports to be shared with DRC-DDG Area (Program) Manager and RE Specialist and should provide feedback/action as instructed by line manager.
• Check all equipment and training materials of the teams for any damages to make sure the material is in working condition and provide any required equipment/material to the teams on time.
• Report the MRE/AVR teams weekly and monthly progress to Area Program Manager and technical specialist/Coordinator in Kabul.
• Report to RO DMAC/UNMAS on any newly discovered mine accidents, incidents, SHAs, mines and UXOs.
• Ensure good communication and coordination with DMAC/UNMAS, UNHCR, IOM, local communities and local authorities.
• Make sure all MRE teams follow up DRC-DDG operational, UNHCR & IOM work plan.
• Making sure the teams have suitable space for the delivery of mine/ERW risk education sessions.
• Brief the visitors and internal/external QA with regards to MRE work and any information gathered about returnees.
• In coordination with the AVR Specialist, support the overall design and implementation of the AVR project components. This includes designing detailed and realistic work plan, monitoring progress of implementation.
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites and target stakeholders to facilitate implementation of planned activities.
• Provide regular and timely activity reports, and draft relevant project reports to Area Program Manager and AVR Specialist.
• Ensure that the agreed upon Monitoring and Evaluation framework, and procurement plan for AVR activities, is carried out according the work plan.
• Follow up on all trainings and keeping records and documentation of all training sessions of coaching sessions and effectiveness of sessions.
• Monitor that logistic procedure are being followed correctly within the assigned task.
• Participating in the DMAC and other stakeholders’ coordination meetings and updating the line manager accordingly.

  Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Area Program Manager and RE Specialist.

  Key stakeholders:

• DMAC/UNMAS RO
• UNHCR, IOM and DoRR
• Community people
• Local Authority
• Afghan Returnees
• IDPs

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Languages:

• Pashto, Dari & English – fluency
• Computer – Should know advance computer programs ex. MS Excel, MS Word and internet

Experience and technical competencies:

• 3 years of experience in the field of MRE.
• Basic management level
• Basic knowledge of IMSMA
• Advance Report Writing skills
• Quality Management course

We Offer:

• DRC-DDG will offer the successful applicant a contract till end of 2019.

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC/DDG salary scale

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position, 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.

Applications close 25 May 2019. However, please note due to the urgency of this position, shortlisting process will be ongoing. Should we find qualified candidates prior to expiry of this advert, interviews will be held immediately.