Job Description
OVERALL PURPOSE
The ReDSS Regional Deputy coordinator will be responsible for supporting ReDSS members and partners in the region on solutions programing, knowledge management, capacity development and learning. The deputy coordinator will be acting coordinator when required and will represent ReDSS members in relevant fora and coordination mechanisms
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program support :
provide high quality support on program development and design, solutions outcomes monitoring and learning
Provide strategic and programing support to ReDSS members and partners in developing and using solutions programmatic tools to ensure high quality solutions
programing for displacement affected communities in Horn and East Africa
Support the use of ReDSS solutions programmatic tools and online dashboard
Lead and facilitate processes to inform real time learning and support iterative decision making in solutions programming
Facilitate cross countries program learning based on ReDSS learning strategy principles (collaborative, adaptive, iterative and locally-led)
Support members to invest in community engagement processes and 2 ways communication to improve community ownership and our collective accountability
Support partners to put in place longitudinal system to capture and monitor impacts and intentions of displaced people over time
Initiate and support cross countries/ regional learning between members and partners
Bring governments, humanitarian and development actors together to discuss collective outcomes and invest in joint programing and learning
Convene ReDSS internal and external partners on a regular basis to discuss solutions programing and use findings and evidence from Solution analyses and research to inform better programing
Knowledge management and capacity development
Lead and coordinate knowledge sharing activities between countries and actors at national and regional level encompassing both real time learning and longer term lessons learnt processes
Facilitate workshops to promote cross-learning and carry out dissemination of ReDSS learning tools as appropriate
Integrate a flexible, collaborative and iterative learning approach into ReDSS activities
Lead the development of high quality case studies on lessons learnt from measurement of impact, sectorial/thematic issues and analysis of actions based on ReDSS learning framework, including learning from failure
Support ReDSS training roll out
Lead and coordinate Solutions analysis in different countries in the region (secondary collection of durable solutions data, analyses of humanitarian/development strategies, policies and legislation etc.) and the production and dissemination of quality reports.
Lead dissemination and uptake of solutions analysis to support better durable solutions programming and policies in the region
Support the coordination and management of research initiatives in line with ReDSS operational research priorities
Representation and ReDSS deputy role
Represent ReDSS with a diverse range of governments, humanitarian and development actors, UN agencies, private sector and academia
Represent ReDSS in high level meetings and forum at regional and global level
Acting ReDSS Coordinator when required
Management
Ensure strong leadership and clear communication of vision, strategies, procedures and guidelines and that ReDSS strategy is delivered with high quality
Ensure ongoing management and support to facilitate compliance, adequate procedures and processes, timely and quality implementation and appropriate budget management and cost efficiency
Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality controls
Ensures the development and implementation of an effective MEAL system that measures the relevance, use and impact of ReDSS work
Ensure internal information sharing and coordination among ReDSS members
Line management responsibility: performance management and staff development of staff under his/ her supervision and ), including oversight of recruitment processes alongside ReDSS Coordinator
ABOUT YOUIn this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and leadership
Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local culturesDemonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values
Education:Advanced University degree in social studies, political science, program management, international relations, international development or relevant field
Experience and technical competencies:
Minimum 8 years of experience in similar positions involving programme planning, monitoring and complex grants management with a consortium of partners Strong
knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of East and Horn of Africa region; more specifically on displacement, with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization
Required skills
Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality programs and lessons learnt tools with ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner
Strong programme and grant management skills
Solid experience in capacity development of a wide range of actors including adult learning, mentoring and coaching, training of trainers and impact monitoring of capacity development activities
Strong experience in translating evidence and research into programming guidance
Proven experience and strong interest in supporting community engagement and accountability processes
Excellent coordination, inter-personal facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors,
Government agencies, etc
Good IT command, close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites and experience of applying ICT (information communications technology) to knowledge management
Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredicta
Languages:Fluent in spoken and written English
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