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Economic Recovery Coordinator

Overall purpose of the role:
The holder of this position within the Supporting Displacement Affected Communities in Kenya with Entrepreneurship Development (SDACKED) project will manage a team of Economic Recovery Officer and Economic Recovery Assistants to effectively implement the financial inclusion project. The overall responsibility of the Economic Recovery Coordinator is to provide sound technical expertise to the financial inclusion project funded by Sweden and led by DRC in collaboration with KCB Bank, KCB Foundation and Chamasoft Ltd. The role will directly report to the Project Manager and support the day-to-day implementation of the economic recovery related activities in the project as well as contribute to the recruitment and management of the Economic Recovery Officer and Assistants. In addition, the position holder will undertake other duties as assigned by the Project Manager. He/she will be responsible for the overall design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DRC’s financial inclusion/enterprise development programme in the specified area. The Economic Recovery Coordinator will provide oversight, technical support, and leadership within the DRC Economic Recovery unit around activities related to financial inclusion.

Responsibilities:
R1. Technical Expertise in Financial Inclusion:

Provide technical guidance on financial inclusion activities, including technical design of connecting entrepreneurs to formal financial institutions.
Provide technical guidance on the training and establishment of Community Savings & Loans Associations (CSLAs), their running and managing their growth.
Liaise with formal financial institutions to support access to finance for hard-to-reach customers, building trust and setting up dialogue with target communities.
Support small businesses to access finance and repay credit facilities; providing mentorship where necessary to support growth and repayment.
Develop a pipeline of businesses in target areas that can access formal finance and support the connection of these businesses to financial institutions.
Provide technical guidance around KYC (Know-Your-Customer) requirements for access to formal finance.
Lead the development of a Revolving Fund to support financial inclusion in Mandera.

R2. Program Management, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation:

In collaboration with the Project Manager, provide technical leadership related to project design, development, planning, implementation, reporting and overall project management of the financial inclusion portfolio.
Develop technically sound work plans consistent with programme goals and objectives in coordination with the Economic Recovery staff & the MEAL team.
Develop high-quality concept notes, proposals, strategies, monitoring and evaluation plans and ensure their appropriate and timely implementation.
Closely monitor the implementation of financial inclusion activities to timely identify any problems that may affect the achievement of intended outputs and results.
Submit timely weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual reports to the Project Manager.
With support from field staff and the MEAL team, ensure robust monitoring & evaluation of all Economic Recovery activities.
Ensure timely and quality procurement of sector items and services in liaison with the Supply Chain department.
Ensure harmonious working of the team members with other consortium partners and stakeholders.
Lead in private sector partner engagement.

R3. Training & Capacity development:

Organize and manage workshops, trainings and meetings that are hosted by the sector with relevant stakeholders.
Provide ongoing technical support and mentorship to the Economic Recovery Officer and Assistants to develop professional and technical competencies.
Support field teams to participate in and provide leadership within coordination working groups and other sectorial meetings.
Provide technical feedback on narrative reports and ensuring that established project targets and objectives are met.

R4. Coordination & Partnership:

Ensure that DRC is effectively represented and fully participates in all the relevant thematic and inter-agency working groups, particularly in the areas of business/entrepreneurship and finance.
Promote a positive profile of DRC and the project by ensuring DRC’s role is well understood within and without the sector, and among other partners and communities.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with consortium partners and all other stakeholders.
Provide higher level guidance to the market systems with private sector engagement.
Provide guidance in mapping and engagement strategy.

R5. Budget Management:

Manage the Economic Recovery budget in Mandera in order to maintain sound project expenditure within the set parameters; ensuring adherence to DRC financial procedures and donor requirements.
Support the Economic Recovery team members to utilize financial planning tools, such as spending, procurement, and work plans based on activities and budgets.
Prepare spending plans, procurement plans, and work plans based on activities and budgets.

R6. Staff Management:

Timely support in the recruitment of competent Economic Recovery staff in case of vacancies and holding regular staff meetings for planning and feedback sharing;
Monitoring and providing objective feedback related to staff performance, including objective setting, probation and performance evaluations to promote growth and professional development.
Providing leadership and support to ensure proper staff well-being.

Experience and technical competencies:

At least five years’ experience working in banking, financial inclusion, access to finance programmes, sustainable and alternative livelihoods resilience, economic recovery and self-reliance programming.
Good working knowledge of the Village Savings & Loans Association methodology, with excellent understanding of market systems development (MSD) approach and the Graduation model.
Must have substantial previous experience in implementing financial inclusion and MSD programmes with good understanding of access to finance.
Excellent analytical and writing skills; cultural sensitivity and have respect for diversity.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local partners and other stakeholders.
Experience and willingness to work in the field with proficient programme management skills.

Education:

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Development, Economic Development, Community Development from a recognized university.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be a plus.
Knowledge of English, Kiswahili and the Somali language is an advantage.

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November 5, 2024
Program Development and Quality Manager

Overall purpose of the role:
The Program Development and Quality Manager is responsible for the coordination and management of key program processes, particularly in proposal development, ensuring timely reporting to donors, ensuring communication tools and strategies are in place and providing leadership to PDQ team. The PDQ Manager contributes to increased quality by ensuring program coherence, adherence to program standards and appropriate learning from lessons learnt across the country program.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Program Quality

Manage technical teams on protection, livelihoods, MEAL, Advocacy and others as needed. Provide guidance and oversee technical workplans and development of technical strategies and policies
Ensure that the Technical teams and Managers provide input into reports and proactively communicate planned requirements of program design and implementation to the relevant area and country office functions.
Ensure an appropriate level of technical assistance and capacity building is provided to DRC’s implementing partners.
Oversee the Grants Coordinator – ensure DRC is adhering to compliance and reporting requirements, and staff have capacity to meet compliance and reporting requirements

Business Development

Work closely with the Head of Programme, Area Managers and Technical Managers/Coordinators to transform content and conceptual designs into competitive final proposals responsive to the donor guidelines.
Coordinate and provide oversight to all aspects of the proposal development process from the development of a writing guide, proposal calendar, through to delivery and timely submission of proposals.
Review proposals for consistency with the requirements of solicitations, requests or calls for proposals, predicting or preventing bottlenecks in the proposal development process and securing the necessary information to complete process.
Ensure the proposal development process takes into consideration the mainstreaming of CHS, global cross cutting themes such as Age, Gender and Diversity, and lessons learnt from previous programming
Lead on identifying and engaging with relevant potential donors and developing business development strategies

Advocacy, Representation and Relationship Building

In conjunction with the HoP and CD, represent DRC externally with donors, peer agencies, and strategic partner organizations through building relationships and networking.
Support the Area Managers and Country Director on advocacy initiatives at relevant county and national level. The role shall work with the Regional Advocacy Coordinator and Advocacy & Communications Coordinator to design, review and implement the DRC advocacy strategy.
Represent DRC in the humanitarian, community safety and durable solutions forums with the objective to strengthen DRC’s position.
Develop an agenda and assemble talking points representing DRC’s perspectives in relevant forums with donors and support the CD/HoP with funding negotiations with donors

Program Management and Support

Support Area Managers in the expansion and integration DRC programs and lead in the design and development of area-level program strategies aligned to the country strategy.
Collaborate with the Area teams and technical leads to ensure field-based implementation processes and documentation are properly managed and compliant with DRC requirements and sector best practices.
When necessary, support area teams and logistics and procurement units in developing comprehensive procurement plans. Upon receipt of project related goods and services, collaborate with the logistics and procurement teams in quality assurance.
From time to time, support or facilitate tendering processes, procurement committee meetings and in the review of bid analyses.
Ensure development of work plans and budgets for DRC projects. Ensure that appropriate management systems are followed and that the programs make progress towards objectives.
Capacitate field teams to manage timely and quality completion of program deliverables and reports in accordance with donor guidelines.
Support the development of project work plans and contribute to development of performance monitoring plans.
Provide support to project technical managers in the interpretation of donor guidelines in the implementation of project activities.

Innovation

Identify opportunities for innovative work promoting issues around program development and quality.
Support the MEAL Coordinator in the dissemination of program findings and research outcomes to donors, local authorities and to other humanitarian and development partners.
Together with the MEAL Coordinator, develop a learning strategy for the country programme and integrate the learning questions in ongoing programming.

Experience and technical competencies:

Minimum 5 years of UN/INGO experience in proposal writing, including conceptualizing and technical writing under strict deadlines with demonstrated success.
Recognized leadership role in program development and Quality.
Ability to work rapidly with staff in the field directly, and remotely in writing and where necessary revising concepts, proposals and reports.
Capacity to work in a multi-sector team, including coordinating technical input into proposals
Familiarity with requirements of key humanitarian donors and capacity to work in a multi-donor environment, including DANIDA, EU/ECHO, FCDO, UN donors among others.
Good humanitarian and development programming skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent and consistent documents including log frames.
Communication skills: excellent written and articulate oral communication skills, particularly in English.
Significant programme implementation experience in Kenya.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, international development, law or other relevant discipline

Language:

Excellent written and spoken English
Fluency in spoken Kiswahili

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November 5, 2024
Grants Management Assistant – (Field Assistant) (Re-advertisement)

Overall purpose of the role:
The Field Grants Assistant will assume a crucial role in providing administrative, financial and compliance operational support to Deris Wanaag grantees in the relevant field location and actively contribute to project implementation alongside Area Leads. Additionally, they will assist the Area Leads in coordinating all project activities, including context monitoring, Monitoring & Evaluation, research, stakeholder engagement, policy support, and grantee oversight and support. This position requires strong financial and compliance management skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with both internal teams and external partners to ensure project success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the Deris Wanaag (DW) Area Leads with the oversight on implementation of the various planned grant activities this includes close monitoring of workplans, activities as well as reporting (financial and narrative).
Support grants team to ensure grantees have complete, accurate and eligible supporting documentation for monthly expenses incurred.
Support grants team in carrying out periodic spot checks to review financial and procurement supporting documentation for the grantee
Assist coordinate any field activities that requires logistical support at the various allocated areas.
Review the submitted financial reports and related supporting documents by implementing partners and coordinate with the relevant finance teams on any financial management issues identified prior to submission.
Support the implementing partners undertake proposed actions highlighted as part of the capacity building assessments, spot check recommendations and the due diligence reviews.
Perform physical visits and documents verifications for implementing partners to support the completion of the due diligence and capacity assessment process.
Perform budget reviews on proposals submitted by prospective implementing partners together with the Area Leads to ensure that the financial proposal aligns with the technical proposals.
Support partners on using and reporting on ASI Metrics Led (Grants Management System).
Act as a field focal point on issues related to DW procurement policies, ensuring DW procurements are appropriately planned, implemented, documented, disseminated and that required compliance monitoring processes are effective. This does not include making any payments.
Work with the ALs and MEL officers to conduct field assessments on grants activities, collect data for purposes of monitoring indicators to be used for the results framework
Act as a field focal point for cash payments to DW project beneficiaries and activity participants when directed by DW project management. This may include collecting relevant documentation to support payment and coordinating with DRC Finance staff.
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including local partners in the absence of the Area lead.
Support the Area Lead in communication between project team members and local partners to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables

Experience and technical competencies:

Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
Proven people management and communication skills leading a multidisciplinary team.
Proven experience preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports.
Demonstrable experience in supervising managing coaching and training others, especially local, community-based organizations.
Previous experience in field work and working with implementing partners desirable.
Must have a ‘hands-on’, practical mentality, be self-driven and be very motivated.
Must be well organized, able to take initiative and work independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and good command of English.
Experience in working in complex and hardship areas/contexts.

Education:

Undergraduate Degree Finance/accounting or a related field is preferred.
CPA/ACCA Qualification would be an added advantage

Language:

Excellent written and spoken English
Fluency in the relevant local language required

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November 5, 2024
Regional Protection Coordinator

Overall purpose of the role:

A commitment to protection is at the core of DRC’s mission. The Regional Protection Coordinator is the organisation’s regional expert within the protection sector. In the East Africa and Great Lakes region (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Burundi, South Sudan, Sudan, and DR Congo), protection concerns facing refugees, returnees, IDPs, as well as people in mixed migratory flows, are central to informing DRC’s programme and policy interventions. The purpose of the Regional Protection Coordinator is to strengthen protection in DRC’s programmes and response.

The Regional Protection Coordinator is responsible to lead on the development of regional protection trends analysis, technically support Protection staff in country programmes, support in building technical capacity, lead in building the centrality of protection via contributing to programme and business development, and represent DRC to key regional partners, stakeholders and forums. The position will also support DRC’s wider work in the EAGL region through co-leadership of the Regional Protection Working Group for East Africa, and collaboration with the Regional Durable Solutions platforms for East Africa and for the Great Lakes, and the Mixed Migration Centre (East and Southern Africa), which is grounded in protection of persons and communities affected by displacement and migration trends.

The most direct counterparts for the RPC in her/his daily work will be country-level Heads of Programme, and protection coordinators and managers. The RPC will have an advisory and technical supervisory role vis-à-vis the in-country protection lead/coordinator/specialist. The RPC will report to the Regional Head of Programme EAGL and have a technical compliance reporting line to Head of DRC’s Global Protection Unit (GPU) in HQ.

Responsibilities :

The Regional Protection Coordinator for EAGL will

Develop, in consultation with Regional Advocacy, CO Heads of Programme, ReDSS and MMC a regional protection strategy and across the EAGL region, in line with the global protection strategy & priorities. Provide technical support for Country Offices to develop their own protection strategies, based on protection analysis, and roll-out protection sector reviews for the countries.
Seek out opportunities (research, cross-border projects) in collaboration with ReDSS, MMC, Regional Advocacy and other relevant stakeholders in the region to further explore aspects of DS in the EAGL context.
Work closely with the technical experts for Economic Recovery, Climate Adaptation, and Alternative Financing to develop new, integrated programmes to mitigate climate change, enhance economic empowerment, and build a sustainable protection portfolio.
Develop a regular EAGL regional protection trends analysis for the region to help inform programming, policy, advocacy and preparedness.
Provide technical support to country programmes to ensure quality protection monitoring, analysis, strategies, and responses are in adherence with global standards and principles (DRC Protection Minimum Operational Procedures – P-MOPs).
Lead the development and/or roll out of global and regional DRC protection standards and guidance; development of strategic protection documents, Standard Operating Procedures, and capacity-building tools at the regional level. To this end, provide technical support to country offices, particularly in the following programmatic areas:
legal aid, protection information management (PIM) including protection monitoring, case management, psycho-social support, gender-based violence, and community-based protection
Provide technical review and/or support the development of proposals at CO-levels to ensure the centrality of protection, harmonization of protection standards, and that protection principles are integrated across all technical sectors, specifically, DRC’s humanitarian disarmament and peacebuilding and economic recovery sectors.
Ensure country capacity on Protection Information Management (PIM) is of a good quality and standard. Collaborate with the Regional and Country MEAL, Information Management and IT staff to ensure development and operationalization of quality Protection IM systems in the region.
Provide technical review and input to regional and country programmes on advocacy and policy papers to ensure the integration of centrality of protection and harmonization of protection approaches across the different countries in the region.
Alongside ReDSS and MMC, identify and design regional programme opportunities and manage regional protection initiatives.
Support the technical capacity development of country offices in identified areas of need. Design and deliver appropriate training or source relevant expertise.
Lead on the development, review, and inclusion of minimum standards related to age, gender and diversity mainstreaming, while supporting COs in programme development processes.
Contribute to training, awareness-raising, reporting and response processes in relation to Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
Support the roll-out of the GDPR compliance work undertaken in the region as it pertains to protection implementation.
Contribute to the development and implementation of protection policies, guidance and resources in collaboration with the GPU in HQ.
Contribute to the adaptation of DRC’s protection programme approaches and the development of guidelines, tools and innovative approaches based on research of trends and the learning from the country offices.
Responsible for the identification of pilot projects for the further development of the protection sector in the region. Contribute to the communication of results and the development of recommendations.
Represent DRC in regional protection coordination meetings when relevant.
Act as the interface between countries and GPU for specific requests coming from the field.

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.

Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

Bachelor’s Degree qualification in a relevant field (law, political or social sciences or related disciplines).
Minimum 5 years of senior working experience in Protection at field level for an I/NGO, including working with displaced communities
Documented skills in technical writing including writing policy and advocacy papers
Documented skills in policy influencing
Documented skills in capacity building and training
Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in project cycle management
Field protection experience from the 10 country/ies of the region is an added advantage
Proven experience in leading and conducting analysis and research will be an added advantage
Having a clear understanding of the regional protection concerns in the EAGL region
Good IT command

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November 5, 2024
Head of Programme

About the job

Based in Nairobi with travel to field locations, the Head of Programme has the overall technical and management responsibility for DRC’s programmatic work, including in protection, peacebuilding, resilience, economic recovery and promotion of durable solutions for displacement affected populations in Kenya, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. Key focus area of work is to lead and manage the strategic development and implementation of the Kenya DRC programme.

S/he will ensure timely delivery of planned results, within budget, oversee adherence to applicable policies, guide and manage the capacity building of DRC project staff, spearhead fundraising and business development, safeguard staff and assets, advance and coordinate DRC’s work in Kenya with internal and external stakeholders, including current and potential donors, contribute to planning, coordination and learning within DRC Kenya and the organisation as a whole. As part of the DRC Senior Management Team, the Head of Programme may have responsibilities as part of the regional initiatives in East Africa and Great Lakes region such as development or review of durable solutions strategies.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Strategic Programme Development

In co-ordination with the protection, economic recovery, HDPB and other technical staff, lead the strategic development of DRC’s work in Kenya.
Support the Country Director in drafting, promoting, and rolling out of all DRC-relevant strategic programme and planning documents in broad consultation with all relevant staff. These documents include the Strategic Programme Document, Results Contract, as well as strategies for all programming sectors.
Ensure proper understanding of DRC programmatic approaches and strategies by relevant actors (i.e. staff members, partners, partner NGOs, government counterparts, and donors).
Ensure high quality technical programme design, implementation and MEAL across all DRC Kenya operations
As an SMT member, manage regular and critical review of the country strategic and action plans and initiate corrective actions/problem solving if and when needed. Follow-up on the Results Plan and report against its indicators.
In close coordination with the Country Director, represent DRC in key programme relevant meetings with donors, local government authorities, partners, UN agencies and international and local NGOs and various local co-ordination forums.
Support development and review of the country programme emergency preparedness and response plan.
Align DRC Kenya program sectors with the DRC Global key sectors as per Country needs.

Fundraising

Design and implement a resource mobilization strategy
Manage and develop strong strategic business development to maintain, direct and expand DRC’s current programme portfolio in Kenya
Position DRC Kenya for consortia opportunities, including with private sector partners

Management

Management, operational oversight, coordination and implementation of DRC projects within the DRC Kenya programme.
Manage the program technical team to ensure effective support to field teams in design, quality assurance, and consistent application of grant compliance standards/policies.
Provide appropriate and timely feedback to the programmes team staff regarding their performance, including annual staff performance appraisals. Identify with staff their needs and opportunities for professional development.
Support the development of an organizational culture that reflects DRC mandate, values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourage a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation.

Programme Quality Assurance

Ensure high quality project implementation for DRC projects in line with agreed results, budgets, and work plans.
Contribute to regular programme risk analysis and development of mitigation plans in consultation with Area Managers and technical staff
Ensure cross-cutting themes e.g. AGD, Climate Change Adaptation, CHS & relevant technical standards are mainstreamed in all programs where appropriate and relevant.
Contribute to the improvement and application of the country programme monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning system in order to facilitate continual learning and adaptive management.
Contribute to active dissemination and communication of programme findings and research outcomes widely.
Oversee the planning and implementation of capacity building of key staff on issues relating to programme strategies and quality.

Compliance and Grants Management

Ensure that relevant grants management and donor regulations and requirements are adequately shared and understood by the programme and support teams by overseeing the regular conduct of grants inception meetings, follow up meetings and trainings on donor requirements.
Plan and execute trimester and annual review sessions and oversee implementation of corrective measures.
Support the review and timely submission of high-quality donor reports in collaboration with programmes and area teams.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have minimum five years’ management experience in management experience with International NGOs or operational UN agencies, including at least two years’ experience of similar position and market systems programming. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

At least a Master’s degree in social sciences, development or other relevant area to the position portfolio.
Excellent understanding of displacement issues and related international policies and standards/frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources and with donor relations
Proven experience in protection, food security and livelihoods and/or related fields in a management capacity.
Proven experience in strategic programme management, proposal writing, project cycle management including budget management, staff management, MEAL and reporting.
Hands on experience on Localization approaches and local partnerships
Experience with requirements of key donors including USAID, FCDO, DANIDA, ECHO, EU, ECHO, UNHCR, UNICEF among others.
Experience with commercial contracts and/or private sector partnership an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable

Leadership skills, including ability to build and motivate a team and willingness to deal with challenges.
Ability to manage a large workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Highly organized team player, pro-active and with demonstrated strong personal initiative and decision-making ability.
Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures.
Demonstrated successful experience working within a complex security environment is preferred.
A people centered manager.

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November 5, 2024
Implementation Lead Protection Assistant-Psychosocial Support – (7 Positions)

Overall purpose of the role:

The Implementation Lead (Output 3 Lead) position is crucial for effective implementation of the project’s objectives. The incumbent will lead the implementation and adaptation of the project’s Output 3 strategy, including identifying opportunities and designing initiatives that strengthen the capacity of government and partner institutions. He/She will play a central role in leading and oversees OP3 implementation from a technical perspective and contribute to overall project delivery

Responsibilities :

The Implementation Lead will

Lead project engagement at community level, encouraging broader societal participation in security engagement mechanisms, in particular women’s & vulnerable groups’ participation; dialogue between & within communities
Leads application of community engagement to the design and adaptation of grants interventions
Coordinates with Area Leads to assess grantee delivery progress, identify risks and challenges, identify areas to strengthen GESI and conflict sensitivity, and document lessons learnt
Provide direct technical capacity building support to grantees, based on agreed capacity building plans
Identification of opportunities for project grants, including design and co-creation
Working closely and collaboratively with the MREL Unit to ensure appropriate and timely data collection and material necessary for learning
Monitoring of contextual changes in delivery locations, to inform project quarterly reviews
Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (grantees, in delivery locations, and updating project Stakeholder Matrix
Support to project team on deployment to delivery locations
Contributes to project quarterly reporting and learning products/events
Ensuring that Area Lead activities and grantee activities are on track and delivered within agreed timeframes
Ensuring that Area Leads submit reporting in line with agreed timelines and to appropriate quality

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.

Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

Advanced degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience working in international humanitarian and/or development aid, ideally with experience in a similar role.
Demonstrable technical expertise in conflict resolution, P/CVE
Demonstrable experience in GESI and conflict sensitivity
Demonstrable experience in successfully managing Outputs/workstreams, including compiling learning, adapting delivery approaches, monitoring and evaluation
Demonstrable experience in managing teams effectively, including quality assurance over reporting and submissions

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November 5, 2024
Project Coordinator – Inclusive Market Systems Information Management Officer

Technical design and Strategy:

Technical support: provide technical advice and support to the DRC Kenya team on assessment, design, set-up, implementation, monitoring, learning and reporting of high quality, needs-based, contextually appropriate market-based Economic Recovery programming on behalf of IDPs or refugees, and their host communities.
Lead the country team and DRC Kenya’s local partners in the planning and design of Market Systems Approaches (including in support to basic needs, in close collaboration with the Emergency Coordinator) including via facilitating livelihoods and economic recovery design processes based upon relevant assessments and stakeholder consultations.
Collaborate closely with other technical leads within DRC Kenya as well as counterparts across the EAGL region (notably Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding, Protection, Climate Change / Environment, etc.) to explore options and maximise opportunities for integrated programming.
Contribute to the further strategic and programmatic development of DRC’s Economic Recovery portfolio in DRC Kenya, across DRC’s Response Framework and its three programmatic platforms (Responding to Emergency; Solutions to Displacement; Addressing Root Causes). This includes further defining DRC Kenya’s strategic niche in building the self-reliance of conflict- and displacement-affected populations in ASAL counties and urban areas through advanced and integrated livelihoods and financial inclusion interventions.

R2. Capacity Strengthening of DRC staff and local partners:

Identify technical and/or programmatic gaps and provide training, mentoring and capacity building as required, and specifically for DRC Kenya partners on the front line of programme delivery.
In particular, build capacity of Economic Recovery partners and relevant DRC staff on the use of MSA to design advanced and modern marked-based program models for livelihoods, financial inclusion and food security interventions.

Specific areas of focus (no need for expertise in all these domains):

Market assessments: support uptake/better use of targeted market assessment and analysis, including labour market assessments, in support of market systems programming across DRC’s Response Framework.
Financial inclusion: expansion of access to savings, loans and insurance beyond VSLAs to include banks, insurance companies and other FSPs who can spread and deepen financial inclusion beyond the scope of donor funded interventions.
Agro-pastoral livelihoods: improvement and diversification of agro-pastoral livelihoods in the context of adaptation to climate change and the need to build long term resilience.
Livestock value chain development: support to pastoralists to improve long term productivity and income from livestock through adaptation and switching to alternative livestock value chains.
Business development and SME start up / expansion: growth of grassroot businesses through access to financial services and linkages to private sector companies and investors.
Youth and women’s economic empowerment: supporting youth and women to acquire new skills and opportunities to generate independent income, particularly in displacement contexts and with an urban focus.
MSA preparedness: support staff and partner capacity in market systems programming.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

Design and monitor economic recovery and livelihoods interventions for DRC Kenya, particularly including indicators for MSD and ways of measuring and tracking system level changes in markets and value chains that are relevant for DRC’s target communities.
Technical monitoring of DRC and partner project implementation and hands on guidance about how to adapt their programming to the changing context and emerging risks and opportunities.
Ensure learning is captured and disseminated effectively across DRC and partner teams, both successes and failures and feedback from beneficiaries and other key stakeholders
Quality assurance & compliance: follow up and report on the implementation of project level M&E commitments as well as compliance with DRC’s minimum standards for Economic Recovery programming.

Partnership development and oversight:

ToR development, selection and line management of technical consultancies and service providers for delivery of livelihoods and financial access project components for DRC Kenya, in compliance with DRC Kenya and donor regulations.
Exploration and development of new partnerships with local NGOs, private sector service providers and research organizations that can add value to DRC’s portfolio of existing and planned programmes in the inclusive markets sector.

Other:

Risk management: support organizational risk management related to MSA and for core Economic Recovery activities.
Any other duties as agreed with Head of Programmes

Experience and technical competencies:

Minimum of 5 years international or regional field experience with well recognized humanitarian and/or development organizations, and demonstrable experience working on Economic Recovery programming in contexts of forced displacement.
Experience and demonstrated expertise in market systems programming in fragile contexts.
Strong knowledge of livelihoods programming (including urban livelihoods, SME start-up and scale-up, and modern agriculture/livestock-based livelihoods)
Relevant practitioner knowledge of and experience with financial inclusion and at least three of the other specific areas of focus listed above.
Experience of working in Kenya and the wider Horn of Africa, and strong knowledge of livelihoods zones across the region.
Familiarity with DRC’s other core sector of intervention, in particular Protection and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP) will be a plus.
Experience delivering targeted and high-quality technical training and capacity building, including in remote management settings.
Substantial experience in both a technical advisory role and with hands-on programme management and implementation across the project/programme cycle.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Proposal development skills
Excellent organisational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills, including working with different groups, partners and nationalities.

Education:

Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies or other relevant field

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November 5, 2024
Implementation Lead Protection Assistant-Psychosocial Support – (7 Positions)

Overall purpose of the role:

The Implementation Lead (Output 3 Lead) position is crucial for effective implementation of the project’s objectives. The incumbent will lead the implementation and adaptation of the project’s Output 3 strategy, including identifying opportunities and designing initiatives that strengthen the capacity of government and partner institutions. He/She will play a central role in leading and oversees OP3 implementation from a technical perspective and contribute to overall project delivery

Responsibilities :

The Implementation Lead will

Lead project engagement at community level, encouraging broader societal participation in security engagement mechanisms, in particular women’s & vulnerable groups’ participation; dialogue between & within communities
Leads application of community engagement to the design and adaptation of grants interventions
Coordinates with Area Leads to assess grantee delivery progress, identify risks and challenges, identify areas to strengthen GESI and conflict sensitivity, and document lessons learnt
Provide direct technical capacity building support to grantees, based on agreed capacity building plans
Identification of opportunities for project grants, including design and co-creation
Working closely and collaboratively with the MREL Unit to ensure appropriate and timely data collection and material necessary for learning
Monitoring of contextual changes in delivery locations, to inform project quarterly reviews
Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (grantees, in delivery locations, and updating project Stakeholder Matrix
Support to project team on deployment to delivery locations
Contributes to project quarterly reporting and learning products/events
Ensuring that Area Lead activities and grantee activities are on track and delivered within agreed timeframes
Ensuring that Area Leads submit reporting in line with agreed timelines and to appropriate quality

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.

Experience and Technical comptencies (included year of experience)

Advanced degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience working in international humanitarian and/or development aid, ideally with experience in a similar role.
Demonstrable technical expertise in conflict resolution, P/CVE
Demonstrable experience in GESI and conflict sensitivity
Demonstrable experience in successfully managing Outputs/workstreams, including compiling learning, adapting delivery approaches, monitoring and evaluation
Demonstrable experience in managing teams effectively, including quality assurance over reporting and submissions

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November 5, 2024
Head of Programme

About the job

Based in Nairobi with travel to field locations, the Head of Programme has the overall technical and management responsibility for DRC’s programmatic work, including in protection, peacebuilding, resilience, economic recovery and promotion of durable solutions for displacement affected populations in Kenya, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. Key focus area of work is to lead and manage the strategic development and implementation of the Kenya DRC programme.

S/he will ensure timely delivery of planned results, within budget, oversee adherence to applicable policies, guide and manage the capacity building of DRC project staff, spearhead fundraising and business development, safeguard staff and assets, advance and coordinate DRC’s work in Kenya with internal and external stakeholders, including current and potential donors, contribute to planning, coordination and learning within DRC Kenya and the organisation as a whole. As part of the DRC Senior Management Team, the Head of Programme may have responsibilities as part of the regional initiatives in East Africa and Great Lakes region such as development or review of durable solutions strategies.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Strategic Programme Development

In co-ordination with the protection, economic recovery, HDPB and other technical staff, lead the strategic development of DRC’s work in Kenya.
Support the Country Director in drafting, promoting, and rolling out of all DRC-relevant strategic programme and planning documents in broad consultation with all relevant staff. These documents include the Strategic Programme Document, Results Contract, as well as strategies for all programming sectors.
Ensure proper understanding of DRC programmatic approaches and strategies by relevant actors (i.e. staff members, partners, partner NGOs, government counterparts, and donors).
Ensure high quality technical programme design, implementation and MEAL across all DRC Kenya operations
As an SMT member, manage regular and critical review of the country strategic and action plans and initiate corrective actions/problem solving if and when needed. Follow-up on the Results Plan and report against its indicators.
In close coordination with the Country Director, represent DRC in key programme relevant meetings with donors, local government authorities, partners, UN agencies and international and local NGOs and various local co-ordination forums.
Support development and review of the country programme emergency preparedness and response plan.
Align DRC Kenya program sectors with the DRC Global key sectors as per Country needs.

Fundraising

Design and implement a resource mobilization strategy
Manage and develop strong strategic business development to maintain, direct and expand DRC’s current programme portfolio in Kenya
Position DRC Kenya for consortia opportunities, including with private sector partners

Management

Management, operational oversight, coordination and implementation of DRC projects within the DRC Kenya programme.
Manage the program technical team to ensure effective support to field teams in design, quality assurance, and consistent application of grant compliance standards/policies.
Provide appropriate and timely feedback to the programmes team staff regarding their performance, including annual staff performance appraisals. Identify with staff their needs and opportunities for professional development.
Support the development of an organizational culture that reflects DRC mandate, values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourage a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation.

Programme Quality Assurance

Ensure high quality project implementation for DRC projects in line with agreed results, budgets, and work plans.
Contribute to regular programme risk analysis and development of mitigation plans in consultation with Area Managers and technical staff
Ensure cross-cutting themes e.g. AGD, Climate Change Adaptation, CHS & relevant technical standards are mainstreamed in all programs where appropriate and relevant.
Contribute to the improvement and application of the country programme monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning system in order to facilitate continual learning and adaptive management.
Contribute to active dissemination and communication of programme findings and research outcomes widely.
Oversee the planning and implementation of capacity building of key staff on issues relating to programme strategies and quality.

Compliance and Grants Management

Ensure that relevant grants management and donor regulations and requirements are adequately shared and understood by the programme and support teams by overseeing the regular conduct of grants inception meetings, follow up meetings and trainings on donor requirements.
Plan and execute trimester and annual review sessions and oversee implementation of corrective measures.
Support the review and timely submission of high-quality donor reports in collaboration with programmes and area teams.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have minimum five years’ management experience in management experience with International NGOs or operational UN agencies, including at least two years’ experience of similar position and market systems programming. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

At least a Master’s degree in social sciences, development or other relevant area to the position portfolio.
Excellent understanding of displacement issues and related international policies and standards/frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources and with donor relations
Proven experience in protection, food security and livelihoods and/or related fields in a management capacity.
Proven experience in strategic programme management, proposal writing, project cycle management including budget management, staff management, MEAL and reporting.
Hands on experience on Localization approaches and local partnerships
Experience with requirements of key donors including USAID, FCDO, DANIDA, ECHO, EU, ECHO, UNHCR, UNICEF among others.
Experience with commercial contracts and/or private sector partnership an advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable

Leadership skills, including ability to build and motivate a team and willingness to deal with challenges.
Ability to manage a large workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Highly organized team player, pro-active and with demonstrated strong personal initiative and decision-making ability.
Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures.
Demonstrated successful experience working within a complex security environment is preferred.
A people centered manager.

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November 5, 2024
Grants Management Assistant – (Field Assistant) (Re-advertisement)

Overall purpose of the role:
The Field Grants Assistant will assume a crucial role in providing administrative, financial and compliance operational support to Deris Wanaag grantees in the relevant field location and actively contribute to project implementation alongside Area Leads. Additionally, they will assist the Area Leads in coordinating all project activities, including context monitoring, Monitoring & Evaluation, research, stakeholder engagement, policy support, and grantee oversight and support. This position requires strong financial and compliance management skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with both internal teams and external partners to ensure project success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the Deris Wanaag (DW) Area Leads with the oversight on implementation of the various planned grant activities this includes close monitoring of workplans, activities as well as reporting (financial and narrative).
Support grants team to ensure grantees have complete, accurate and eligible supporting documentation for monthly expenses incurred.
Support grants team in carrying out periodic spot checks to review financial and procurement supporting documentation for the grantee
Assist coordinate any field activities that requires logistical support at the various allocated areas.
Review the submitted financial reports and related supporting documents by implementing partners and coordinate with the relevant finance teams on any financial management issues identified prior to submission.
Support the implementing partners undertake proposed actions highlighted as part of the capacity building assessments, spot check recommendations and the due diligence reviews.
Perform physical visits and documents verifications for implementing partners to support the completion of the due diligence and capacity assessment process.
Perform budget reviews on proposals submitted by prospective implementing partners together with the Area Leads to ensure that the financial proposal aligns with the technical proposals.
Support partners on using and reporting on ASI Metrics Led (Grants Management System).
Act as a field focal point on issues related to DW procurement policies, ensuring DW procurements are appropriately planned, implemented, documented, disseminated and that required compliance monitoring processes are effective. This does not include making any payments.
Work with the ALs and MEL officers to conduct field assessments on grants activities, collect data for purposes of monitoring indicators to be used for the results framework
Act as a field focal point for cash payments to DW project beneficiaries and activity participants when directed by DW project management. This may include collecting relevant documentation to support payment and coordinating with DRC Finance staff.
Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including local partners in the absence of the Area lead.
Support the Area Lead in communication between project team members and local partners to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables

Experience and technical competencies:

Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
Proven people management and communication skills leading a multidisciplinary team.
Proven experience preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports.
Demonstrable experience in supervising managing coaching and training others, especially local, community-based organizations.
Previous experience in field work and working with implementing partners desirable.
Must have a ‘hands-on’, practical mentality, be self-driven and be very motivated.
Must be well organized, able to take initiative and work independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and good command of English.
Experience in working in complex and hardship areas/contexts.

Education:

Undergraduate Degree Finance/accounting or a related field is preferred.
CPA/ACCA Qualification would be an added advantage

Language:

Excellent written and spoken English
Fluency in the relevant local language required

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November 5, 2024