Background
The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) is a coalition of 13 NGOs working in the search of durable solutions in East Africa. ReDSS Secretariat is hosted by DRC and based in Nairobi with a country unit for Somalia and about to start a country unit in Ethiopia. ReDSS is a coordination and information hub that focuses on research and knowledge management, program support, capacity development, learning, and policy influencing. ReDSS Steering committee is composed of DRC, IRC and NRC.
Overall purpose of the role
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:
Strategic and programing support to ReDSS members and partners
Provide strategic and programing support to ReDSS members and partners in developing and using durable solutions programmatic tools to ensure high quality solutions programing for displacement affected communities in Horn and East Africa
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)
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
Capacity development
Lead ReDSS capacity development workplan and update its strategy
Lead ReDSS trainings and mentorship programs
Facilitate workshops to promote cross-learning and carry out dissemination of ReDSS learning tools as appropriate
Research and knowledge management
Update and maintain ReDSS research agenda and monitor impact and uptake
Integrate a flexible, collaborative and iterative learning approach into ReDSS activities
Lead and coordinate research and 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 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
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
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 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.
Reporting Arrangements:
The ReDSS Regional Deputy Coordinator will report to the ReDSS Coordinator.
Qualifications
Masters’ degree in social studies, political science, program management, international relations, international development or relevant field
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
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 unpredictability
Languages
Fluent in spoken and written English
Conditions
Availability: February 2019
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract: One year contract. National terms and conditions apply in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff.
Commitments
DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.
