Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Community Based Protection, Legal, GBV (Gender based violence), Child Protection, People with special needs, and Livelihoods.

Overall purpose of the role:

Economic Recovery – Environmental Guide, under the management and supervision of the Economic Recovery Officer – Energy and Environment and in close collaboration with UNHCR and the camp-based government coordination bodies and Local Government Authorities, will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of Energy and Environment activities in Nduta and Nyarugusu refugee camps and host community. The Environmental Guide is therefore expected to be flexible to work in different locations throughout the program.

Main responsibilities of the position:

• Provide support in ensuring that targets are met under DRC’s agreement with donors, to be accountable to the stated goals of the program including conducting training, distributions, collecting input for surveys, and verification of beneficiaries.
• Working together with Incentive workers and the environmental guide team to ensure regular monitoring visits and patrols within the camps are done according to the plans and targets.
• Perform day-to-day environmental activities including patrols within and outside the camp boundaries (to the proximity areas of 5km).
• Conducts regular patrols in and around the forest area, to prevent abnormal removal of tree trunks and illegal felling of trees.
• Train the People of Concern (PoC) and guides them on environmental activities.
• Preparation of weekly reports-updates.
• Prepare and facilitate meetings, home visits and training for beneficiaries
• Request field materials/working gear as it may be needed via the appropriate channel/supervisor.
• Adherence to organization operational policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Maintain DRC assets in good order.
• Liaise closely with other DRC sectors such as; Community-Based Protection, and camp management to ensure productive coordination and smooth implementation of the program activities at the camp level.
• Support the monitoring and coordination of all energy and environment activities within the camps.
• Support in providing training on alternative energy solutions and environment conservation and protection to a wide range of audiences in the camp as well as in the host community.
• Support in administration of day-to-day operations of the field office.
• Support in the distribution of bio-briquettes, firewood and other cooking fuels.
• Collaborate with UNHCR, government counterpart in addressing environmental issues in the refugee camps.
• Work with the Economic Recovery Manager, Team Leaders, Officers, and Assistants as well as communities to develop and implement annual project plans.
• Work with communities in the prevention and fight/control against bushfires within the refugee camp.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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 act in line with our vision and values.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate and/or diploma in forestry, Environment planning, Environmental Disaster and management, Environmental engineering, Environmental science and Management, Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Renewable energy, and other related fields.
• At least 2 years relevant work experience mainly in energy and environment programs and demonstrate experience in energy and environment programs with a specific focus on; (i) Development or fabrication of the fuel-efficient stove. (ii) Participation in the tree planting exercise (iii) afforestation and sustainable forest harvesting techniques, (iv) building capacities of community-based energy/environment committees, (v) sustainable agricultural practices – Climate Smart Agriculture, Permaculture, Agroforestry, etc.(vi) alternative sources of cooking energy – bio-briquettes, solar induction cooker, biogas production, clean cooking energy and cooking energy efficient stoves and (vii) Land/natural resource use planning at village/ward level.
• Previous experience working with refugees or IDPs and Host communities’ members is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in working with partners that deal with the environment and energy in the refugee camp is an added advantage.
• Previous working experience with international organizations in the development and humanitarian areas.
• High level of computer literacy and associated software (Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel)
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Gender-sensitive.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.
• Comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well, able to engage with community members sincerely and maintain confidentiality and respect.

What we offer

Salary:  in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Management Band/ I.

Availability:       19th July 2023.

Duty Station: – Kibondo (2 Guides) and Kasulu (1 guides) with frequent travel/stay to a respective refugee camp(s).

Supervise: – IWs, and Village Agents.

Reporting Line: Economic Recovery Assistants- Energy and Environment.

Providing equal opportunities: We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without paying attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

DRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he or she will be working (in this case, the United Republic of Tanzania)

Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under JOB.

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 05th July 2023.