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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
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
Finance Specialist Protection Assistant – Data Assistant

Overall purpose of the role:

This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The Finance Specialist role will be to provide specialized knowledge on finance and Compliance matters and acts as “Technical focal person” to Statutory and project audits. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities in all areas of finance, including budgeting and technical support to both finance and non-finance professionals and partners.

Key Responsibilities:
R1. Financial Management and Compliance:

Support the review of the Financial Report and timely delivery of high-quality financial reports to donors and internal reports to colleagues in support of the Finance Manager.
Collaborate with the Finance Manager on the monthly accounts and the BI transactions detailed Lists reconciliation to minimize the financial risk.
Monitor the intercompany account closely and proceed with all booking to projects attaching all supporting documentation from HQ Accountant and business controller.
Assist the Finance Manager in reviewing adjusting transactions request i.e. re-bookings.
Responsible for follow-up on major bugs in the system Dynamics for the country, especially the journals posted by the finance team before final approvals, monitoring of advances collected through the system and ensuring that they are liquidated adequately within the required timelines.
Ensure that the accounts codes, expense category and all transactions financial dimensions are accurately used to avoid mix-ups in reconciliation and master budget data.
Close attention and support for Month End Reconciliation (MER) accounts to ensure that they are monthly reconciled
Participate in the Finance-Grants Meeting and follow up with the pending Compliance items to be completed
Be the focal point person for the Master budget, meaning updating this in consultation with finance manager and HOSS, presenting this on a quarterly basis and ensuring it is constantly updated.
Responsible and ensure on-time creation of project set-up in the DRC ERP System called Dynamics, budget forecast, and/or budget modification.
Support in partners financial reports review and provide training to partners on budget preparation and financial reporting
Support the Finance Manager and Area Manager with development of SOPs and localized policies as needed based on identified gaps in organizational policies or based on local requirements
Responsible for regular quality check of payment requests/ financial documents prior to payment and providing colleagues with clear feedback / guidance on improvement of systems

R2. Support to the Audit processes:

Support the preparation and consolidation of the project and Statutory audit files and schedules on the Share drive.
Coordinate the retrieval and sharing of supporting documents to auditors during audit exercise and ensure all required documentation for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ
Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations against the issues raised in the management letter for every audit.

R3. Capacity-Building:

To advise on and promote understanding and application of DRC policies, procedures, and principles as well as other donor compliance finance matters.
Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of staff, both finance and non-finance professionals.
Advice staff and Management on the new emerging issues from the dynamic operating environment such as changes in International Accounting & Reporting standards, the Finance Bill/Act, PBO Act, among others, that may affect financial reporting
Prepare presentations and staff sensitization meetings as a follow up to audit observations and recommendations

NB: The responsibilities listed in the Job Description are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according

Experience and technical competencies:

Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Advanced skills in Excel and accounting systems.
advance knowledge in accounting and financial skills.
Stable and robust character.
Experience with international institutions and knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting
Proven Management and supervision skills, team player and proven commitment to accountability practices.

Education:

Degree in Finance or Accounting.
5 years’ work experience in finance or accounting
4 years in NGO work experience
Experience in an ERP system is an advantage.

Languages:

Fluency in English
Advanced level in Swahili

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November 5, 2024
Protection Assistant – Child Protection Grants Management Specialist – Subgrants

Overall purpose of the role:
Under the Supervision of the Protection Officer-Child Protection, the incumbent will assist in the implementation of refugee child protection activities ensuring compliance with relevant child protection standards including children’s participation in activities and decision on issues that affect their lives. S/he will lead the day-to-day implementation for child protection case management and community engagement activities at the child friendly spaces and within the Kakuma. S/he will directly supervise social workers and a number of child protection community incentive staff.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Project Implementation/Case management:

Assist in monitoring developments in the implementation of the refugee child protection strategy and ensure congruence with national and international child protection strategies;
In collaboration with the Protection Officer-CP lead planning and implementation of activities, develop necessary tools to support the child protection implementation including BIA/BID, alternative care arrangements,
Conduct high quality assessments including best interest assessment/determination for vulnerable children and other children at risk and ensure presentations to the BID Panel;
Assist in implementation of decisions relating to children made by the BID and psychosocial panels;
In collaboration with social workers maintain up-to-date individual case files, data and information relating to refugee child protection and progressively generate appropriate periodic reports on trends and activities;
Liaise with and support partners in refugee child protection through activities such as capacity building, and inform and participate in relevant network and coordination forums;
Community Engagement and Outreach:
Conduct sensitization, dialogue and training sessions with the community members in Kakuma refugee camp on child protection issues
Ensure that Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) are proper managed and all children have equal access to all materials within the CFS
Facilitate formation of community-based child protection structures (CBPN), Child rights clubs in schools, children parliament and community support groups for children.
Identify and strengthen Community structures through engaging community leaders, camp management and other stakeholders to ensure that the survivors receive adequate support at the community level.
Support the in dissemination of relevant information during the Community forums, meetings and campaigns.
Identify and maintain up to date database of community foster care families and provide ongoing capacity building

Coordination & Partnership

Maintain and strengthen existing networks through other service providers at the camp level, to ensure that children receive quality complementary services and support both at the agency levels.
Actively participate in scheduled meetings such as the Case Conferences, BID panels and CP inter-agency meetings.
Identify new networks to work with to ensure wholesome support to the Children.
Strengthen existing referral systems and networks of psychosocial service providers, education sectors and law enforcement agencies
Identify and strengthen linkages with the local authorities to ensure that host community children have equal access to CP interventions

Staff Management:

Monitor and provide objective feedback related to staff performance, including objective setting, probation & performance evaluations to promote growth and professional development.
Provide leadership and support to ensure social workers and community incentive staff well-being, i.e. monitor and manage stress management by providing regular opportunities for staff debriefing to address secondary trauma.
Ensure staff timesheets are done and submitted to HR on time on a monthly basis.

Experience and technical competencies:

At least 2 years of experience working in Child Protection, protection and/or human rights with refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and/or other orphans and vulnerable children; with at least 1-year experience working with refugee children in a camp setting
Must have technical expertise in case management and psychosocial support to children at risk including Unaccompanied children and separated children (UASCs)
Experience with conducting best interest assessments (BIA) and Best interest determination (BID)
Experience in establishing and working with community structures including foster careers, committees, child rights clubs etc
Knowledge of international and national child protection standards and instruments
Experience and proven ability to work as part of a team
Excellent analytical and writing skills; cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relations with local partners and other stakeholders
Experience and willingness to work in the field and proficient in the use of computer/email/internet

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in (Law, Human Rights, Social Work or any other Social Sciences)

Language:

Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.

Key stakeholders: Internal & External

Protection team, DRC Kakuma Staff

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November 5, 2024
Grants Management Specialist

Overall purpose of the role

Ensure that DRC is compliant with country and regional grant management guidelines, as well as DRC’s operational requirements (including, but not limited to, finance, logistics, procurement, and human resources).

Responsibilities
Grants management and compliance

Assess and build the country office’s capacities to comply with DRC’s grant management guidelines
Ensure country office compliance with grants management system (Dynamics)
Assist country office and regional office in preparing, facilitating, and following up on grant meetings as well as in drafting, finalising, and sharing minimum set of documents required for grant meetings
Provide support on grants management of multi-country and regional grants

Donor compliance

Provide training on compliance with donors’ regulations and requirements.
Provide support to country offices to ensure operational compliance of grants with guidelines and donor regulations in the areas of finance, logistics, procurement, and human resources.
Review project reports to donors
Prepare and present donor compliance guidelines at kick-off meetings and provide ongoing support to program teams in adhering to donor guidelines
Prepare and present on donor rules and regulations during grants meetings.

Programme development

Assist in developing and/ or reviewing concept notes, proposals, and amendments for multi-country or regional interventions.

Other

Liaise with finance colleagues on budget follow up and expenditure levels of running grants
Conduct or facilitate country and regional level donor mapping
Conduct or facilitate training for country or regional office, including but not limited to on log frames, proposal development, and/ or reporting
Inductions of new colleagues
Other tasks as identified by the Grants Management Manager

As Specialist the post-holder is responsible for the following:

Responsible for providing specialized knowledge and operational know-how within a specific discipline

Experience and technical competencies

Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in international relations, project management, business administration, or similar studies relevant to the post.
At least 3 years of grants management experience with an international NGO.
Knowledge of donor rules, regulations, and procedures of donors including but not limited to US and European donors, EU funding mechanisms, and UN agencies.
Proven experience in successfully applying for institutional donor funding.
Proven experience in capacity building and training of national staff and partners.
Ability to follow multiple workflows with attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with external and internal stakeholders.
Full professional proficiency in English.

Languages:

Proficiency in English required; while other regional languages are beneficial

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November 5, 2024
Programme 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
Regional Finance Manager Project Coordinator (Area Lead) Deris Wanaag – 2 positions Team Leader – Protection

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

To ensure efficient management and supervision of the staff members of the Finance Department of the RO
To monitor compliance of the financial rules and regulations within the RO
Provide quality assurance of budgeting activities in the country operations, paying attention to compliance and adherence to the regional program and financial strategies.
To produce donor, internal and statutory reporting as required for the regional office entity
To accommodate and support donor financial audits of projects at the EAGL Regional Office
To accommodate and support internal financial audits of projects in the EAGL Region
To check and monitor the full compliance of the financial documents of the EAGL RO expenses
To identify and document potential financial risks in the EAGL Region
To ensure a functioning of ERP System at expert user level
To contribute to the development and elaboration of new learning materials for the Finance staff members in the EAGL region

About you

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have at least 5 years’ experience as Finance Manager in an INGO setting. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, master’s degree or above will be considered as an asset
Expert level experience working is ERP 365 System is Mandatory.
Advance skills in managing large and complex data analysis and Power BI;
Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with a well-developed ability to motivate and persuade at high levels;
Proven track of technical training skills and mentorship.
Proficiency (written and spoken) in English;
Experience of working in countries under East Africa and Great Lakes Region is Mandatory.
Excellent Computer Skills (MS Office, Internet) and an advanced proficiency in Excel are required.

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November 5, 2024
Finance Specialist

Overall purpose of the role
This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities in all areas of finance, including budgeting and technical support to non-finance professionals
Key Responsibilities
Support

Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of staff, both finance and non-finance professionals.
Provide technical support and advice to the country finance teams

Financial Management and Accounting

Review all ledger transactions.
Lead the month-end closure process.
Review payroll.
In close cooperation with Managers in geographical area reinforce existing procedures and systems for financial management and control in compliance with guidelines of DRC’s Operations Handbook, internal guidelines and donor requirements
Support timely delivery of quality financial reports to donors and internal reports to colleagues and HQ
Ensure compliance with relevant country statutory and other financial obligations such as tax, levies and statutory returns
Monthly financial briefings to the relevant Managers.
Ensure thorough and effective budgetary control in the country’s programs
Liaise with relevant Managers on key financial issues for all programs in the country, including co-funding, financial reporting, key variances and any remedial action
Collecting cash forecasts from all departments and requesting funds promptly
Maintain a continuous overview of funding levels and pay particular attention to shared support costs, including staff salaries
Ensure all required documentation for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ
Ensure monthly meetings are held with project managers to discuss key variances, reasons for these, and any remedial action that is required
Prepare for local audits
Contribute to the development of proposals with regards to budgeting in cooperation with Managers”
Be involved in maintaining and updating the country’s Master Budget.
Responsible for providing specialized knowledge and operational know-how within a specific discipline.
May also have technical line responsibilities, but generally on technical or operational matters.

Experience and technical competencies

Degree in Finance or Accounting
Minimum 6 years’ work experience in finance or accounting
At least 2 years of experience working with an INGOs.
Experience with international institutions knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting
Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Advanced skills in Excel and accounting systems.
Proven management and supervision skills, team player and proven commitment to accountability practices.
Advance knowledge in accounting and financial skills.
Stable and robust character.

Languages:

Proficiency in English
Arabic is an added advantage

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November 5, 2024
Business Development Intern

The overall purpose of the role
We are looking for an intern who will work at DRC East Africa & Great Lakes Regional Office in Nairobi. The Regional Business Development Intern will support the identification of funding opportunities, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of humanitarian programmes by providing research, administrative, and logistical support to the business development team
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:

Collate and draft project/activity references, necessary for capacity statements, EOIs/concept notes and engagement.
Assist in updating the BD tracker and follow up with Country Offices if any information is pending. Based on the tracker, alert the Regional Business Development Coordinator if some processes (Go No Goes, QC processes, etc.) require following up.
Support with data entry into the tracker.
Carry out specific research into donor and foundations strategies, priorities, background on specific opportunities, etc.
Identify and map potential INGO and commercial partners.
Support in the identification and capture of emergency and protection funding sources specifically.
Specific support to HDP sector mapping to identify potential sources of funding and identify thematic or geographic areas that are not well covered.
Gathering and organizing information on potential partners, competitors, and stakeholders.
Supporting the maintenance of donor databases and ensuring records are up to date.
Helping to organize and prepare for donor meetings and presentations.
Helping organize training sessions and workshops for staff on business development skills.
Assisting in the development of training materials and resources.
Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of business development activities.
Assisting in the collection and analysis of data to assess the win/losses.
Any other relevant task as may be assigned.

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 competencies:

Able to work well both within a team and independently.
Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new environment.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines.
Proven commitment to accountable practices.
Computer skills in MS Office packages and hands-on experience with data entry into online databases.
At least 1 year working experience

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November 5, 2024
Grants Management Assistant – (Field Assistant)

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 analysing financial statements and reports.
Demonstrable experience in supervising managing coaching and training others, especially local, community-based organisations.
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 organised, 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

Apply via :

job.drc.ngo

November 5, 2024