Team Leader (Team Leader) Ndélé and Bria

Founded in 1922, DanChurchAid (DCA) is a rights-based Danish non-governmental organization. Established in CAR since 2015, DCA provides assistance to the poorest communities in conflict and post-conflict situations through humanitarian and development programmes. As part of the Adaptive and Productive Social Nets Project "Ndoyé" (World Bank funding, IDA), implemented by the Ministry of Humanitarian Action, Solidarity and National Reconciliation through UAMOP, DCA implements Component 1 for the benefit of refugees and host communities in the prefectures of Haute-Kotto, Bamingui-Bango. The project includes regular and emergency cash transfers, Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) activities, labour-intensive work (THIMO) and income generating activities (RGA). DCA is seeking 02 experienced Team Leader for the implementation of its activities in Ndélé and Bria under World Bank funding.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Ndoyé Project Head of Mission, the Team Leader manages the operational base of the Ndoyé Project in his/her area on a daily basis and is responsible for implementing, on time and according to quality standards, the activities of sub-components 1.1 (regular transfers), 1.2 (emergency transfers), 1.3 (CCC) and 1.4 (THIMO and AGR). He/she represents DCA and the project with prefectural and local authorities, UAMOP, UNHCR / CNR and humanitarian actors.

Responsibilities

Operational management

• Develop and monitor the base’s monthly work plans, in accordance with the project’s work plan and deliverable schedule.
• Coordinate all activities: targeting and recording, payments, CCC, THIMO, AGR, post-distribution monitoring.
• Ensure the quality, traceability and availability of means of verification for each contractual deliverable. Team management
• Supervise and evaluate ALC, MEAL Officer, Logistics/Finance/HR Assistant, drivers, RECOs and daily staff.

Education / Qualifications

• Organize training, coaching and supervision of the team; manage schedules and travel. External coordination

Main duties

• Represent the project with prefectural and local authorities, UAMOP, UNHCR/CNR, clusters and other partners; participate in coordination meetings and supervisory missions.
• Facilitate relationships with payment providers (Orange, Telcell, Burval, etc.) in the field. Risk management, security and compliance

Job overview

• Apply DCA’s security rules, analyze the context, adapt movements and promptly track any incident.
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), EAS/HS measures, complaints mechanism and codes of conduct.
• Control the use of funds, assets and vehicles; prevent the risk of fraud and duplication. Reporting
• Produce weekly, monthly reports and contributions to quarterly and annual reports; alert on delays, budget overruns and execution risks.

SKILLS

• Project management and team management; knowledge of cash transfers (mobile money and cash).
• Concepts of THIMO, AGR and CCC; good knowledge of institutional donor requirements.
• Mastery of office automation and reporting tools; basic budget management.

Candidate profile

• Bac+4 minimum in social sciences, economics, agro-economics, rural development, project management or equivalent field.

Experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian or development projects, including at least 3 years in a field team management position (team leader, basic leader, zone coordinator).
• Proven experience in cash transfers, social safety nets, food security or livelihoods.
• Common French (oral and written); common Sango; basic English appreciated.
• Leadership, sense of responsibility, ability to negotiate and diplomacy with authorities, composure, ability to work in complex access areas and manage the security of a team.
• Asset: experience in the prefecture concerned, experience on a project financed by the World Bank, knowledge of the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).

GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Fixed-term contracts of 12 months, renewable subject to financing and performance.
• Compensation and benefits according to the DCA salary grid in effect for the project.
• DCA has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, fraud and corruption. Reference and background checks will be performed prior to any hiring.
• No fees are required at any stage of the recruitment process. N.B: The position is reserved for candidates of Central African nationality.

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