The CCCM Specialist will be the technical lead for CCCM programming in Unity State. CCCM programming in Unity State currently consists of: Coordination, displacement monitoring and information management, community governance, community engagement for community-led initiatives, operation of community feedback mechanism (CFM). Given the responsibility to ensure quality CCCM programming, the CCCM Specialist will support project manager and team leader to ensure timely and quality implementation of CCCM activities in accordance with DRC and/or interagency guidelines, standards, and best practices. S/he will ensure that area-level CCCM analyses are updated regularly and shared widely among other sectors, ultimately contributing to the Centrality of Protection.
S/he will provide technical support to the CCCM team for quality assurance, spearhead regular analysis of service monitoring, safety audit, headcount, intention survey and CFM data, identify needs and gaps in humanitarian programming according to SPHERE and Minimum Camp Management Standards. S/he will design CCCM Programs (developing tools, templates, methodologies, concept notes, SoPs) in coordination with the CCCM TC and support evidence-based advocacy initiatives. S/he will liaise regularly with the national CCCM Coordinator to support in proposal development, prepare reports and to report changes in the site-environment, contexts, discuss program priorities and strategy, and to identify additional technical support needs. S/he will assess individual and team capacities through regular field visits, develop capacity-strengthening plans, and implement plans through formal training and workshops, as well as on-the-job mentoring and coaching. S/he will attend state and local-level coordination fora and ensure strong information sharing in Unity State and at the country level.
Responsibilities:
Technical Support and Supervision
Ensure high-quality program activity implementation across projects in line with DRC and/or interagency guidelines, standards, and best practices Engage with the national CCCM Coordinator to guarantee relevant technical guidance, SOPs, and tools are in place and adhered to by team members for all program activities Develop further guidance, SOPs, and tools for specific area-level activities when necessary, and in coordination with the CCCM Coordinator to support CCCM TL and the team Provide strategic technical direction to team members on a day-to-day basis and regularly assess strengths and opportunities for improvement in implementation Spearhead regular service monitoring, safety audit and CFM analysis and provide technical support to IM Officer to develop CCCM information products Identify and develop tools, as needed and in coordination with the CCCM Coordinator, for rapid response during emergencies for integrated and/or multi-sector assessments, or other assessments; lead on the analysis and drafting of assessment outputs Strengthen and support CCCM information management systems and data usage in coordination with the CCCM Coordinator, CCCM TL and PM Conduct regular field visits to observe implementation and engage with program beneficiaries to receive feedbacProject Development and Management
Participate in the development of concept notes, proposals, and budgets in coordination with the CCCM Coordinator, Project Manager, Area Manager, Grants, and other relevant staff Attend relevant internal meetings, such as grant opening/closing meetings, and share relevant information with the CCCM Coordinator on a regular basis Lead the drafting of internal and external reports for the area Support the area-level monitoring and evaluation team with monitoring tasks, including revision of post-distribution monitoring or other impact evaluation toolsCapacity Strengthening
Assess individual and team technical capacities, develop capacity-strengthening plans, and implement the plans through formal training, workshops, on-the-job mentoring, and coaching Conduct area-level capacity building workshops on lessons learned and best practices. Support national, local, and/or community-based organizations / community groups with trainings, coaching and mentoring on relevant topics, especially focusing on enhancing the capacity of self-management Spearhead protection mainstreaming across CCCM and other sectors through regular monitoring, analysis and provision of protection mainstreaming trainings Liaise with the CCCM Coordinator and TL on capacity gaps and needs; support the development of relevant training and guidance materialsPeople Management
Liaise with the project manager and/or TL and individual team members regularly to ensure sufficient technical supervision Participate in the recruitment of new CCCM staff members, including the development of written tests and interviewsProgram Development and Strategy
Analyze project data regularly, identify any potential gaps, particularly in relation to age, gender, and diversity mainstreaming, and ensure that activities remain relevant to the area and country-level strategy Support the CCCM Coordinator to review and update the country protection strategy Compile secondary data and other relevant resources to complement primary data analysis and ensure evidenced-based program development Conduct context and conflict analysis for and with field teams, and identify (potential) conflict sensitivity challenges and opportunities and regularly inform CCCM Coordinator, TL and relevant stakeholdersCoordination and Stakeholder Engagement
Promote improved coordination, information sharing, and collaboration in multi-sectoral/integrated programming locations among DRC staff Maintain close coordination with Protection Specialist in the area to ensure integrated programming Maintain close coordination with CCCM Coordinator, other CCCM Specialist and CCCM team members to ensure harmonization in CCCM programming Participate actively in state and local-level coordination fora, including, but not limited to, the state-level CCCM Cluster, ABL coordination forum, HLP AoRs, and the flood response Taskforce; regularly share important findings or discussion points with relevant colleagues at the area and country levels Liaise and build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, including local authorities, community leaders and community-based structures, and other local organizations Maintain updated stakeholder and potential partner mappingsExperience and technical competencies:
At least 4 years of CCCM programming experience in South Sudan, preferably with a focus on Area-Based Approach, Information Management and Accountability Demonstrated experience providing technical support and capacity strengthening to teams through formal and informal methods Comprehensive understanding of the CCCM sector, including technical standards and best practices Prior experience with report writing, program development, project data analysis, and strategic planning Functional knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook software Fluency in English and Arabic required Necessary training on CCCM, protection mainstreaming, data and information management Excellent written and spoken English Fluency in Arabic Knowledge on the local dialect is an added advantage