Shelter and Settlement Team Leader
[Telafar-Nineveh]
In 2003, , DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country. Today, DRC continues to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable displacement-affected families, including IDPs, returnees, and host communities in Basra, Baqubah, Jalawla, Gatoon, Baghdad, Muqdadiya, Balad, Aziz Balad, Samarra, Mosul, Duhok, Tel Afar, Baa’j, Sinjar, and Erbil.
Find more about DRC operations in Iraq here: Iraq | DRC Danish Refugee Council
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified [catcher/appetizer: use active 'we/you' language to reduce the distance between us as an organisation and the candidate]
About the job
Overall purpose of the role:
Responsible for overseeing the implementation of project activities, the shelter and settlement team leader plays a crucial role in ensuring effective planning, coordination, and management of project staff. Reporting directly to the project manager, this role entails providing not only technical expertise but also strong leadership in project implementation, thereby ensuring the successful achievement of project objectives related to sustainable interventions. By guiding and supervising project staff, the team leader fosters a collaborative environment that facilitates the seamless execution of project tasks, ultimately contributing to the overall success and impact of the project.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to be responsible for the following responsibilities:-
Experience and technical competencies:
Education:
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Key stakeholders:
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In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
WE OFFER
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff. Please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Abdullah.yousif@drc.ngo
Diversity & Inclusion: DRC Iraq is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment according to our Age, Gender, and Diversity approach (AGD). We aim to have a more diversified leadership structure creating opportunities for qualified women to take on managerial roles. We also continuously work to make our workplace more accessible for persons with specific needs. We offer benefits related to psychosocial support, health insurance, maternity and paternity leave, child sick leave, and lactation breaks. As part of our commitment to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates, persons living with disabilities, as well as representatives of minorities.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.