Position: Camp Management Officer – Field Operation
Reports to: Camp Management Team Leader
Supervision of: Community-based Workers (CBW)
Duty station: TKP & MTN Camps Sittwe Township, Rakhine State
Travel: up to 50%
Duration and type of contract: Fixed term – 1 year
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Role and responsibilities: The Camp Management Officer is a member of NRC’s Camp Management Team in Rakhine State that provides direct camp management services to Thet Kae Pyin and Maw Ti Ngar camps as well as capacity building and coaching of committees in the camps. They will also reach out to IDPs living outside camps and the host community.Generic responsibilities:
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines Assist with the implementation of the Camp Management portfolio according to the plan of actionConduct camp management field activities independently according to the work plan and targetsPrepare and develop camp context situation analysis reports weekly basisManage, monitor and support camp based team for the daily assignments Ensure proper filing of the project supporting documents at camp offices and using Microsoft Office 365Promote and share ideas for improvement of the camp management response Contribute to the fulfilment of the aims and objectives for NRC’s presence in Myanmar.Carry out duties with respect to NRC Mission Statement, Values, Code of Conduct, standards of accountability, policy guidelines and handbooksSpecific responsibilities:
The Camp Management Officer – Field Operations (camps based) will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Supervise, recruit, and manage community-based workers from Thet Kae Pyin and Maw Ti Nger CampsOverseeing camp management activities in the camps according to the project work planOrganise and facilitate camp-level Camp Coordination meetings with other service providers and representation from camp committeesMaintain and build up good relations with stakeholders; CMCs, service providers, etc. and the communities in the campsOversee service monitoring & data collection and use data collection tools proficiently Lead implementation of the rapid needs assessments, outcome monitoring and post-distribution monitoring exerciseSubmit context analysis report to Camp Management senior colleagues which comprises updates of service provisions, contextual changes and challengesEnsure to running and managing of camp offices and community centres properly with the fully equipped necessityOversee and conduct regular shelter monitoring – in order to identify shelter and infrastructure needs and gaps in the campsCoordinate with service providers on gap filling, arising needs, and referrals at the field levelConduct qualitative assessments, key informant interviews and focus group discussions to identify community needs and gaps, reducing duplications in the fieldPlan and manage distributions of NFIs either for blanket population or specifically to PSNs in line with distribution SOPPrepare contextualised training materials and conduct training for community members and camp based workersAssist the team in identifying and responding to emergency casesParticipate in any other activities as needed upon Line Manager GuidanceCritical interfaces:
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 campsSupport departments in NRC (e.g. Finance, Admin, HR, Logistics)Scale and scope of positionStaff:Camp Focal Points, Community Centre assistants, indirect management of 14 community mobilisers/ 8 Animators/ 10 Security Guards/ 2 CleanerStakeholders:CCCM Cluster, UNHCR, Camp Service providers, Camp Committees, Camp Community Groups, NRC Core Competences
CompetenciesProfessional competencies
Relevant academic background [college level]Experience from working in development or humanitarian /recovery contextExperience from doing community mobilisation and training requiredPrevious experience from working in complex and volatile contextsContext related skills, knowledge and experience:
S/He should be fluent in English, Rakhine, and Myanmar languages. Some skills in local/Muslim language an advantage.Experience from working in insecure environmentAbility to travel in rural areasAbility to work in a cross-cultural settingWillingness to learn and adapt to the fast - changing field dynamicsBehavioural Competencies
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 environmentPlanning and delivering resultsEmpowering and building trustCommunicating with impact and respect The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.At NORCAP, we work to better protect and empower people affected by crises and climate change. With expertise in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, we collaborate with local, national and international partners on finding solutions to meet the needs of people at risk. NORCAP is part of the Norwegian Refugee Council.