Team Leader based in Bria

Created in 1922, DanChurchAid (DCA) is a Danish non-governmental organization whose action is based on rights. Installed in CAR since 2015, DCA provides assistance to the poorest communities in conflict and post-conflict situations through its Humanitarian Action Program "Safer Communities": education on the risks of Light Weapons and Small Calibers (SALW), Remnants and Explosives of War (REG); Reduction of Armed Violence (RVA) and peacebuilding & Social Psycho Support, distribution of non-food and household goods (NFI), conditional and unconditional cash (food stamps, etc.), distribution of seeds and tools, support to civil society organizations for their involvement in the reform of the Security Sector (SSR). DCA is looking for a highly experienced Team Leader to participate in the development and implementation of activities Bria.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the FH Project Manager, the Team Leader is responsible for the coordination and management of activities within the framework of the FH Project in the localities of Bria. He/she is also responsible for managing the team. The Team Leader is responsible for representing DCA in the working group on food safety and cash distribution and the state technical structures of Bria. He/she reports directly to the Project Manager on all programmatic and operational aspects, and maintains strong technical collaboration.

Responsibilities

Programme management and coordination Implement a detailed business implementation plan, an expenditure and purchase plan, and update them regularly and ensure their implementation; Carry out the planning, coordination and supervision of activities in close collaboration with the Project Manager; Ensure that the responsibilities and duties of all team members are performed appropriately and in accordance with weekly and monthly schedules;

Education / Qualifications

Under the technical supervision of the Project Manager, develop tools, SOPs and technical guidelines for activities, and facilitate team training; Produce monthly and contractual reports with results achieved, good practices and lessons learned, as well as the situation observed; Provide adequate technical and operational support to the team in the field, including reporting on progress of activities and progress by detailing challenges and recommendations for action;

Main duties

Carry out frequent field missions and project visits; Oversee the conduct of rapid evaluations conducted, in coordination with the Project Manager and write evaluation reports; Ensure that data is collected, stored, archived, processed, analyzed and disseminated in an ethical manner, in accordance with internal data protection protocols; Facilitate the development and distribution of information, education and communication (IEC) materials that incorporate contextualized and relevant awareness-raising messages on issues related to gender-based violence prevention (GBV), child rights and protection (CE); Supervise community outreach; Actively participate in coordination meetings with partners, the cluster and various working groups (including WGEP and VBG), authorities (Humanitarian and Social Affairs); Participate in monitoring and evaluation of the project; Ensure knowledge and dissemination of the Project’s accountability mechanisms; Fully adhere to the commitments and regulations established in the Program Participant Protection Policy and DCA Code of Conduct, including respect for confidentiality.

MONITORING AND CONTROL

Manage the budget of activities in close coordination with the Project Manager; Follow the update of the project’s monitoring and evaluation plan in collaboration with Officer MEAL; Ensure that resources have been used appropriately and in accordance with SOPs and technical guidelines; Follow up on team contracts and leave; Prepare monthly, interim and final reports;

Other information

Inform and consult the Project Manager of any situations and circumstances that may affect the proper functioning of implementation.

OTHER TASKS

In addition to the above-mentioned tasks and responsibilities, the Team Leader may be called upon to: Participate in training and workshops identified by the supervisor; Create synergy with other actors in order to promote information sharing and propose a rapid and coherent response to the problems identified; Contribute to the pursuit of accountability including commitments to the CHS; Report to the appropriate supervisor any violation of the Code of Conduct and child protection policy; this task is an obligation of everyone; Maintain the confidentiality of all information acquired during the exercise of its functions and responsibilities, either by colleagues or concerning any other activity conducted by DCA in general, which has not yet been made public by the Directorate

Candidate profile

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS REQUIRED

Be of Central African nationality; University degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Political Science, Psychology, Law or other relevant field;

Experience

• 5 years of experience in humanitarian work and with an international NGO in a similar position; At least 2 years of experience in team management; High level in French and Sango (Oral, reading and writing). English, spoken and/or written appreciated; Experience in implementing emergency projects (rapid response), including cash; Strong experience in facilitating training with various stakeholders and humanitarian personnel; Experience in developing tools, SOPs and technical guidelines for protection activities; Ability to work long hours under pressure in a flexible, adaptable and autonomous manner; Ability to work effectively in extreme circumstances, including stress, high safety risks and difficult living conditions; Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and maintaining relationships with experience in the management of work teams; Mastery of the office pack (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet navigation...), Outlook. Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytical abilities; High level of motivation, ready to take on challenges and offer solutions; Availability to be based in Bria.

Required skills

DESIRED PERSONAL ABILITIES

Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools; Have a good understanding of accountability mechanisms; Ability to work in a multicultural and professionally isolated environment. The position is reserved only for candidates of Central African nationality.

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