The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is one of the world's leading humanitarian NGOs, working in more than 40 countries to provide adequate assistance with a rights-based approach to refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, returnees and migrants.

Our vision is to help refugees, internally displaced persons and their host communities to a dignified life. We protect lives and human rights and empower beneficiaries throughout the conflict's displacement by providing shelter, food and hope in terms of work, education and integration towards a sustainable future.

DRC established an operational presence in Colombia in 2011 with a focus on Humanitarian Action against Mines (HMA) and providing support to the population affected by the conflict in the south of the country. With the beginning of the large mixed migratory flows to Colombia due to the Venezuelan crisis, DRC initiated an integrated humanitarian response in 2018 to meet the urgent needs of refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, Colombian returnees and host communities in some of the most vulnerable areas of Colombia, such as the coastal areas of the Caribbean (Riohacha and Barranquilla), urban centers (Bogotá and Cundinamarca), and Caquetá. In 2021, DRC opened field offices on the South Pacific coast in the department of Nariño and Northern Colombia in North of Santander and Bolívar.

Job description:
The Base Manager focuses on the operation of Llorente - Nariño and guarantees compliance with the procedures and guidelines of DRC in the department. Contributes to the development of national strategies, which are translated into plans
of action and daily tasks. Provides support and technical guidance to operations and supervises activities in the geographical area. The Base Manager, in close coordination with the Area Manager, has the general responsibility
Of all aspects of the base in Llorente-Nariño. These responsibilities are related to the staff of operations, finance, security, supply chain, human resources in coordination with the management of each program area, including any other task delegated by the program or support. The main base will be Llorente - Nariño with frequent trips to the Municipalities that are required by the operation.

Responsibilities:

Planning and strategy

• Close coordination with the Manager Area guaranteeing regular information flows

• Ensure that programs are implemented in accordance with DRC and donor regulations and standard operating procedures.

• Ensure that activities are implemented on time and efficiently.

• Ensure that at all times contact with beneficiaries, target groups and representatives of the authorities is carried out in a sensitive and respectful manner.

• Consolidate and develop the relationship of DRC with local authorities, development agencies and other operators in its area of responsibility.

• Supervise the implementation of projects through monitoring and evaluation.

• Write narrative reports, ensure consistency, between activities, finances and budget.

• Ensure that the work done is in accordance with the general plans, the procedures, for the support services, as well as the programmatic activities.

• Develop the monitoring and coordination of the base according to the strategies, the (annual) plans, the budgets and with compliance with the general guidelines of the DRC, with emphasis on relevance, quality,

• profitability and impact. This includes the assembly of the base.

• Be responsible for the overall coordination of the base in the field including Supply Chain / Finance / Human Resources and program, according to DRC policies and manuals.

• Represent DRC in municipal and departmental meetings, in humanitarian coordination spaces giving reports on the program, when necessary.

• Lead the communication and exchange of information with donors, and, together with the Area Manager, supervise and support field teams in coordination with local communities, access to
  municipalities, etc.

• Ensure compliance with DRC security procedures in accordance with the Operations Manual and local safety regulations.

• Be responsible for the security of operations and the personnel of the base, under the remote supervision of the Manager Area.

• Be responsible for the coordination of internal and external visits

• Compile monthly reports of the activities in the Base according to the instructions of the Area Manager

Personnel management and well-being at work

• Supervise the finance, human resources, procurement and logistics team, ensuring that expenses conform to DRC procedures, donor regulations and national legislation.

• Directly supervise the support staff, and non-technical supervision of the program staff.

• Supervise all staff on security issues.

• Ensure close coordination between the support and program teams of the Area Office (Barbeques) and with the National Office (ON).

• Coordinate staff training as needed in collaboration with the program.

• Establish the annual objectives and performance evaluations of the staff under his charge.

• Identify professional development needs and ensure the training of your team, both continuous and through specific training.

• Meet the needs of the teams under your management.

• Ensure that the base teams know, understand, apply and respect the Internal Labor Regulations, as well as the Code of Conduct policy.

• Report staff absences/infractions to the Manager Area and participate in the development of disciplinary processes.

• Establish and maintain effective communication channels between the base team and the Area (Barbecue) / National Office (ON) office, ensuring that relevant information is shared in a timely manner.

Budget and financial management

• Manage and guarantee the implementation of the budgets assigned to its base.

• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, including financial, human and all assets

• Generate early alerts of monitoring and implementation of the budget assigned to its base, including the identification of Gap of support financing, and the respective mitigation plan in case of under-execution and over-execution.

Logistics management

• Support the Supply Chain team in the identification and acquisition of the required equipment and tools, respecting the procedures of DRC and donors.

• Ensure the proper use and proper storage of tools, equipment and vehicles.

• Ensure visibility of DRC and relevant donors in all equipment, equipment, tools, vehicles, workplaces (office and camps), as indicated by DRC and the donor.

Others

• Any other task or function assigned by the Manager Area.

• Due to the responsibilities described, it is understood that this is a position of responsibility, trust and management.

As Base Manager, the position holder is responsible for the following

• Responsible for achieving the goals and strategic objectives of DRC within its area of responsibility.

• Responsible for making sound decisions based on DRC policies, SoPs, standards and advice from DRC technical experts.

• DRC emphasizes key competencies that are essential for anyone who assumes roles within the organization.

These competencies define the framework of professional behavior, collaboration and responsibility in their humanitarian work:
- Seek Excellence:

• Focus on achieving impactful results while maintaining efficient processes.

• Foster a mentality of continuous improvement and quality.

- Collaborate

• Highlights the importance of teamwork, involving the relevant parties and promoting an environment open to dialogue and feedback

- Take the Initiative

• It encourages initiative, task ownership and innovative problem solving to face challenges.

- Communicate

• It underlines the need for effective and honest communication, balancing active listening with clear expression.

- Demonstrate Integrity

• It maintains the highest ethical and professional standards of DRC, especially in alignment with its values and its Code of Conduct.

• It includes a strong commitment to protection principles to prevent sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

These competencies ensure that people who work with DRC support their mission of helping displaced people and contributing to humanitarian efforts with professionalism and responsibility.

Experience and Technical Skills:

• At least three (3) years of experience managing a field office

• At least two (2) years of experience in personnel management

• At least one (1) year of work experience, development and/or humanitarian sector

• Strong leadership capacity and competence in people management.

• Practical and extensive financial management, human resources, logistics and administration.

• Experience working with an integrated ERP system (integrated purchasing process and other peripheral logistics modules) - MS Dynamics is considered an advantage.

• Excellent demonstrated communication and reporting skills

• Work experience in remote areas, with limited opportunities to create social networks.

• Previous experience in implementing the Action Against Mines project will be an advantage

• Experience in project management and proven organizational skills

• Good knowledge of American donors will be an advantage.

• Experience in dealing with national partners and local / government authorities.

• Experience working in multicultural work environments

For this position, the best candidate will also demonstrate the ability to work and think autonomously, to offer results and solve problems, while coordinating with program and support management, strictly following safety and humanitarian demining standards. It will show intuition and creativity, as well as the ability to think strategically.

• Education:

Diploma or professional title in political science, administrative, financial science, international development, economics or other relevant field, along with experience in the management of humanitarian field bases.

• Languages:

Perfect command of the Spanish language, and good command of English desirable.

We offer:

• The opportunity to belong to one of the best NGOs in the world.

• Employment contract: fixed term of 6 months with all legal benefits, renewable according to performance and availability of funds.

• Salary: starting at $7,581,000, monthly COP according to the candidate's experience and skills.

• Start date: Subject to allocation of funds.

• Prepaid medicine, 100% coverage of the policy for the employee and special price for beneficiaries.

• Access to more than 1,000 free online trainings and certificates.

• Salary and conditions according to the terms of employment in Colombia.

Application Process:

All applicants must upload a cover letter (maximum one page) and an updated resume (not exceeding four pages)

If you apply, it is understood that you have immediate availability to work in these locations: South zone Colombia municipalities of Llorente (Tumaco), Nariño.

Requests sent by email will not be considered!

Application closing date Tuesday, January 28, 2025 11:59 p.m. Local Time

Please register through the page www.drc.ngo. Id 173040 / Position: Base Manager.

The applicant applying to this call authorizes DRC to validate the personal information provided in the resume. Your identification will be verified in public and private databases with the exclusive use of validating the information, in accordance with our anti-fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing policies.

The applicant who freely and voluntarily wishes to be part of the selection process to occupy the position of this call, must observe a strict adherence to the rules they apply for the subject (suitability in the titles presented, execution of tests in a personal and individual way and veracity in the information) adhering to the manuals and anti-fraud policies of the DRC, under penalty of declaring disqualified the applicant who incurs any irregularity in the opinion of the organization, even by mere suspicion, and even in possible criminal conduct according to Colombian legislation.

How to apply

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