Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Camp Manager will be based at Heloweyn Refugee Camp, Melkadida Field Office. The Camp Manager will be responsible to manage the Heloweyn & Buramino refugee camps and implementation of all programs at the camps. S/he will provide technical advice and support to camp based staffs and will be responsible for grant management, program report; monitoring of camp activities, staff safety and security, implementation of all IRC procedures, quality and effectiveness of the program, providing guidance and support to program and operation staff in refugee camps. The camp manager will liaison with both Camps and the respective field offices. S/he will also work closely with, UNHCR, ARRA, other IP’s and local government representatives.
Responsibilities
Operations:
Supply chain
· Ensure camp level procurement system that complies with IRC and donor protocols. This involves effective communication and working relations with technical program managers, support sector heads and Field Coordinator to ensure planned and timely procurements and payments.
· Ensure the logistics team works with procurement plans (monthly, quarterly), and authorized and ATC cleared suppliers. ;
· Approve Purchase Requests (PRs) for all camp programs as per the authority threshold and review those PRs beyond the authority threshold prior to Field Coordinator approval.
· Verify/approve all camp-based payments /purchase requests regarding daily laborers or monthly incentives, etc. for the camp within the given threshold.
· Monitor camp level warehouse management (using warehouse monitoring tools) Also monitor control and use of IRC supplies and assets, and report to field office regarding any misuse, theft or damage to IRC properties.
· Approve store release (SRs) for all camp programs as per IRC warehouse management protocols.
· Conduct monthly spot checks and ensure quarterly spot checks by staff from responsible sectors.
· In collaboration with the supply chain team and program managers, ensure planned and equitable allocation of IRC resources (facilities, equipment, vehicles) and also ensure that supply chain team maintains operations and maintenance protocols.
· In collaboration with supply chain team and program managers, ensure the conduct and documentation of asset/equipment survey as per set timelines; submit asset disposal and stock adjustment plans to the field office.
· Conduct monthly, semiannual and annual inventories as directed by the Field Coordinator.
Human Resource Management
· Assist the field office in making sure that IRC personnel policy, IRC refugee staff policy and the Staff Professional Code of Conduct- the IRC Way are respected and practiced properly in close collaboration with field SMT.
· Line-manage camps based sector staff and ensure all staff performance objectives are set timely and staffs have clear understanding about their roles and responsibilities.
· Maintain system and IRC best practices for regular staff performance evaluation, and assist the office in developing a framework for staff career development (coaching and training).
· Ensure camp based staffs are deployed in a timely manner by applying standard procedures for staff recruitment.
· Provide counseling and support in resolution of employee work place conflict. Propose and/or take corrective measures within IRC’s personnel policies when necessary.
· Authorize staff in the mandated camp when travelling out of their duty stations for IRC business as per the IRC personnel policy, procedures and guidelines.
Finance
Ensure appropriate cash management system is implemented in the camp(s). This includes cash transfer and handling of the field level petty cash and cash in office mechanisms.
· Facilitate timely submission of cash projection by respective program and support sector representatives, refugee staff’s payment sheet, construction labor cost and daily laborers’ sheet, etc for timely action by the field finance department.
· Approve all payments (procurement, travel disbursements, refugee staffs’ incentive, daily laborers sheet) up to the camp manager’s threshold.
· Verify/review all payments beyond the camp manager authority level before they are reviewed by finance and approved by the Field Coordinator/SMT in Addis.
· Monitor progresses of financial expenditure against the budget and ensure accuracy of transactions and compliance with IRC and donor requirements through Review monthly BVA reports.
Program Management
· Ensure, in coordination with FdC and TCs, all the IRC projects are implemented in accordance with IRC Program Framework and support that implementation follows the core programming principles.
· Oversee preparation of activity and spending plans for all grants by program managers
· Ensure quarterly procurement plans are developed and executed to meet the IRC and donor requirements.
· Provide administrative support and camp oversight during program implementation on daily basis; assist staff to implement sector specific monitoring and evaluation plans
· Coordinate and facilitate grant opening, review/closing, and BVA review meetings as per agreed timeline in collaboration with program managers and sector representatives.
· Provide administrative, operational and logistical assistance to all programs managers to ensure planned training's, workshops and awareness raising events are conducted as required.
· Provide input on operational, administrative and human resource needs during proposal design
· Program Development
Representation and Coordination
· Maintain office records and, disseminate information and correspondence from field office, IRC Addis, IPs, donors to all operation and program staff in the camps and vice-versa.
Safety, Security and Health
· Assist the field office in updating field security management plan, in facilitating security related trainings to camp based staff, and implementation of the plan.
· Monitor security/safety situation in the designated camp context, and ensure incidents are reported to the Field Coordinator for further analysis, planning and implementation of safety and mitigation measures.
· Develop/adapt standard local context specific vehicle safety policies and assure that they are consistently implemented in collaboration with field logistics focal person.
· Conduct regular discussions with key staff to identify and determine approaches to address staff wellness and sense of security.
· Ensure all camp based staff understand IRC Ethiopia Health and Insurance Policy and utilize insurance provisions in collaboration with field Admin/HR person.
· Assess, design and implement different ways of improving IRC camp environment in consultation with the camp staff and field office. Adapt and develop site specific IRC compound management protocols.
Leadership
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