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Project Manager – ECHO – Re- advertisement

Overall purpose of the role:
The post-holder will provide leadership and day to day management, technical support and oversight of an upcoming ECHO-funded protection consortium. DRC will be the lead agency of consortia including both international and local organizations, and the PM should have experience in coordinating multi-partner consortia and working with local organizations. The Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating the project across the consortium members and overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the DRC team to meet project goals. The PM will act as the main point of contact for the respective donors in consultation with the Head of Programmes (HoP) and directly supervise project staff in coordination with the DRC Area Manager including being responsible for managing the expectations of and relationships between all project partners, target population and stakeholders. The PM will preferably have experience in protection programming in refugee contexts.
Duties & Responsibilities:

R1: Project Management, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation
Ensure the project is implemented in ways responsive to the beneficiary communities, donor compliance procedures and vision/mission of each of the partner organizations. This includes working closely with consortium members, national/local government, relevant stakeholders and community structures to successfully implement and strengthen local capacity.
Ensure that the project has appropriate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems established (including impact evaluation), and that the project reporting is delivered
Ensure project activities are delivered according to the agreed project proposal and implementation plan, and that all activities and deliverables are completed within the agreed timeframe and budget, reports are submitted as per the agreed schedule and formats are fulfilled as specified in signed agreements.
Ensure work plans are regularly updated in collaboration with the project team, ensure project plans and project tracking tools are used by the project team, and monitor project activity implementation.
Ensure community participatory planning and targeting in line with project design and needs, and following donor compliance procedures.
Provide on-site support through frequent visits to all project sites.
Engage with the various technical staff from DRC and partners to facilitate support to the team.
Serves as the primary contact with respect to project implementation for the donor and strategic stakeholders.

R2: Technical Expertise

Provide technical assistance to implementing teams in areas of protection, working alongside project partners, Regional Office technical coordinators and DRC Kenya colleagues
Provide oversight to MEAL teams, including supervision of the PMU MEAL Officer
Lead on development of the protection monitoring deliverables

R3: Training & Capacity development

Identify training needs of team and explore options for meeting them.
Provide continuous technical support and mentorship for all project staff and partners in the project in order to develop their professional and technical competencies.
Ensure that minimum standards for project management and accountability are met.

R4: Coordination & Partnership

Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the project and ensure effective integration among the consortium members, with special attention for the specific needs and expectations of the project objectives/aims.
Ensure proper communication mechanisms are in place to guarantee effective and timely communication between project staff and the consortium members and management.
Participate in regular external stakeholder meetings, and maintain external relations with the relevant government agencies, and stakeholders across the project areas.
Ensure there is a system for networking and communication with relevant local government line departments, DRS (Department of Refugee Services), UNHCR, relevant actors, and community representation in the project areas.
Promote collaboration and synergy between the consortium member project activities and similar projects, businesses and activities in the project areas.
Promote a positive profile of the project and good understanding among other actors and communities about the project.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
Represent the project at interagency coordination meetings as well as other key stakeholder forums related to the sector.

R5: Budget Management

The post holder will oversee the project budget responsible for budget monitoring, cash forecasting and BFU reviews while working closely with DRC and partners. Will oversee the project budget in order to maintain project expenditure within budget parameters, ensuring adherence to DRC financial procedures and donor requirements.
Track budget spending and ensure timely reviews of financial transactions and budget utilization every month.
Support team members to utilize financial planning tools, such as spending plans, procurement plans, and work-plans based on activities and budgets.
Work closely with the respective Area Programme and the Country Office team in budget drafting and revision processes as per identified/prioritized needs of the project.

R6: Staff Management

Directly lead, manage and motivate the project staff and partners. Ensure that they have clear objectives and receive regular supervision and reviews. Develop a plan, and oversee management, of all project staff.
Ensure appropriate participation of staff in project management, day to day implementation and decision making, and escalating issues as per the consortium governance structure.
Ensure project staff members attend and participate in weekly and monthly office management meetings as per schedule.
Ensure timely recruitment and replacement if the need arises of highly competent project staffs.
Monitor and provide objective feedback related to staff performance, including objective-setting, probation & performance evaluations to promote growth and development.

Experience and technical competencies:

At least 5+ years of experience working in multi-donor-funded and/or multi-stakeholder projects or programmes managing protection programs in refugee settings
Experienced and excellent demonstratable understanding of project cycle management.
Able to navigate between consortium members, their workstyles, and their agenda’s.
Experienced working with and implementing projects aimed at addressing challenges faced by displacement affected entrepreneurs to maintain and grow their businesses.
Experience in capacity-building staff, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops
Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
Has excellent communication (spoken and written) and presentation skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills coupled with conflict management skills
Experience with remote management of staff
Possess a sense of cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect for diversity
Strong organizational, team spirit and team work skills

Education

Must have Masters in Development Economics; International Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or other relevant fields, or Bachelors with relevant work experience.

Language:

Written and spoken fluency in English and Kiswahili

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November 5, 2024
Economic Recovery Assistant – Insect Farming Economic Recovery Officer- Insect Farming

Overall purpose of the role:
The Economic Recovery Assistant – Insect Farming, in conjunction with the Team Leader, will ensure effective project component activity implementation oversight, monitoring and evaluation in the production and use of insects as food and feed. This position works closely with other Economic Recovery team colleagues to ensure an integrated approach in beneficiary targeting, activity execution, assessments and feedback. The role also liaises closely with stakeholders located in international and national NGOs, county/national governments and community leadership structures to ensure effective service delivery, participation and added value. This position provides technical guidance on insect farming for livestock feed
Key Responsibilities:
R1. Project Management and Development:

Provide technical guidance on insect farming
Participate in project planning & implementation including activity, budgeting and procurement/logistics planning
Assist in developing and maintaining detailed implementation plans to deliver program to agreed timeline and milestones
Ensure all project activities are implemented on time and in line with the set-out work-plans
Promote collaboration and synergy between refugee-focused interventions and the host communities
Prepare and conduct community sensitization forums/meetings with community leaders and beneficiaries in the refugee and host community set-up
Document lessons learned from training activities, community meeting and assist in preparing training reports
Assist in designing the business model, link farmers with the pre-identified market for feed, identify partners for project management and build the business model
Participate in the training of farmers on BSF production.
Support in the selection of project beneficiaries, notably through the development of selection criteria for beneficiaries participating in insect farming.
Train insect farmers (refugees and host) and build capacities of economic recovery staff both national and community incentive workers.
Assist in the timely set-up and quality delivery of insect farming systems which will serve as demonstration site.

R2. Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation:

Monitor the local manufacture, transport and installation of material, equipment, and other inputs to meet schedule, design, quality and budget requirements.
Keep accurate records of events and activities including meeting/training attendance.
Collect and analyze BSF production data on a monthly basis
Participate in periodic field level program review and planning meetings
Support with weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual donor/internal reporting
Develop case studies, human interest stories, et cetera, for use in communications and monitoring reports
Ensure project staff supervised adhere to CHS Principles in the day-to-day project implementation and participate in CHS audits
Support in implementing M&E plans
Participate in/facilitate baseline surveys, needs assessments and conduct consultative meetings with the project stakeholders

R3. Coordination & Partnerships:

Identify partners and ensure local liaison with relevant stakeholders to effectively support project activities and value chain development, including government, universities and research organizations, the private sector, civil society, and United Nations and international agencies.
Serve as the liaison with stakeholders and relevant Government of Kenya departments from the location to divisional levels
Promote collaboration and synergy between the DRC host community projects and the similar projects/groups in the Dadaab refugee camps
Ensure and maintain mutual linkages with the County and Sub-county offices, especially with any related line ministries to enhance their understanding of program needs in the assigned area of operation.

R4. Budget Management:

Monitor the related budget lines in order to maintain program expenditure within budget parameters, ensuring adherence to DRC financial procedures and donor requirements with the support of the Team Leader

R5. Staff Supervision:

Line supervision of Community incentive workers
Staff performance monitoring

Experience and technical competencies:

Previous experience in insect farming is required.
Previous experience in agribusiness, agricultural extension, and/or entomology research is required.
3 or more years’ experience working with I/NGOs within humanitarian/development contexts
Demonstrable experience in livelihoods/food security programming within refugee/host community settings
Demonstrates a good understanding of Project Cycle Management
Has excellent communication (spoken and written) skills
Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and other relevant computer applications
Good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem-solving ability
Possess a sense of cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect for diversity
Strong organizational, team spirit and teamwork skills
Knowledge of the key issues and trends in BSF production

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Entomology, Biology, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Sociology, or Technical Diploma in a relevant field with a minimum 5 years of experience
Further short training in drylands agriculture, entrepreneurship, agroecology, sustainable agriculture, organic agriculture, value-chain development, making markets work for the poor (M4P), community-managed microfinance/savings groups, or agricultural production highly desirable for this role.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English.
Fluency in local spoken languages is an added advantage

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November 5, 2024
Regional Gender and SOGIESC Advisor Regional Information Management Specialist( Re- advertisement) MMC Programme Support Officer MMC Quantitative Research Specialist

Overall purpose of the role:
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Head of Programmes for East Africa and the Great Lakes, the Regional Gender and SOGIESC Advisor for East Africa and the Great Lakes (EAGL) will provide technical support on gender and diverse SOGIESC inclusion in DRC’s research and programming across the region. This will involve mapping out DRC’s policies, focusing on internal processes and programming across all our three response platforms; emergency, solutions and root causes. This work will entail partnering with other technical coordinators and senior management at country and regional level, including at DRC’s Mixed Migration Centre (MMC).
The Regional Gender and SOGIESC Advisor will be responsible for enhancing the capacity of DRC and partner staff in gender and diverse SOGIESC mainstreaming and programming, while developing a regional analysis, action plan, and budget. The position is based in Nairobi (Kenya) and Non-accompagnied.
Responsibilities :
The Regional Gender and SOGIESC Advisor for EAGL will

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a regional gender and SOGIESC strategy with a strong focus on inclusion of people with diverse SOGIESC
Conduct gender and SOGIESC assessments across EAGL operations and advise on more in-depth MMC SOGIESC research. Document and share tools, lessons learnt and best practice from programming across the region.
Provide technical and strategic advice to EAGL Extended Senior Leadership Team on current issues and opportunities
Provide technical and strategic guidance to the country and regional office, including the Mixed Migration Centre, to ensure that gender and diverse SOGIESC agendas are mainstreamed in programmes, and policies.
Develop and deliver a regional gender and SOGIESC capacity building strategy and plan targeting DRC and partner staff
Support country offices in EAGL region to develop and deliver a country specific gender and SOGIESC capacity building strategy and plan
Lead capacity building and training efforts on gender and SOGIESC mainstreaming, inclusion and programming across DRC EAGL operations
Identify and advise on entry points for new initiatives (both fundraising and programming) for EAGL countries to strengthen national and local comprehension of gender and SOGIESC related issues, and direct programming opportunities
Design specific approaches and activities to identify and address gender and SOGIESC issues and needs, and participate in the design and planning of interventions in the region to ensure a gender-sensitive, SOGIESC-inclusive approach is integrated into all assessments, activities and outcomes
Establish effective methodologies and guidelines for mainstreaming of gender and diverse SOGIESC considerations into the design, implementation and monitoring of EAGL programmes, leading to the development of an action plan, operations, including in documents, decisions and in practice
Advise and support DRC EAGL country offices in forging strategic partnerships at national and local level to promote gender equality, diverse SOGIESC inclusion and representation
Represent DRC in regional Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) working group and at inter-agency and coordination level as relevant and promote gender and SOGIESC agendas
Contribute to developing DRC and joint policy position papers / briefs and advocacy messaging on gender and SOGIESC issues
Support fundraising and donor engagement process by ensuring that gender and diverse SOGIESC agendas are included as a vital aspect of DRC’s programming
Support MEAL team to ensure indicators that promote gender and diverse SOGIESC inclusion across all the projects
Design and support implementation of evidence-based interventions that promote the participation and leadership of women, girls and people with diverse SOGIESC.

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)

Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in design, implementing and/or evaluating gender-related programmes/projects, including risk assessment and mitigation;
Experience of conducting rapid and comprehensive gender and/or SOGIESC analysis;
Master degree in relevant social sciences, gender studies with expertise on gender analysis, policy, gender transformative and gender responsive programming and specific expertise on working with people with diverse SOGIESC will be preferred;
Experience and skill of using other gender mainstreaming tools and methodologies;
Work experience with people with diverse SOGIESC communities is essential ;
Experience of working with local partners particularly WRO/WLO and SOGIESC organizations;
Experience in working in fragile and active conflict contexts ;
Proven experience with assessing and strengthening institutional, organizational and technical gender and SOGIESC capacity ;
Experience with implementing gender mainstreaming agendas across a variety of sectors;
Ability to work under pressure and with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
Excellent inter-personal and negotiation skills;
Strong links with international, regional and national networks on gender equality;
Experience in the East Africa Region will be an advantage;
Highly experienced and skilled drafter;
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability;
Experience working in insecure environments and willingness to travel within the region;
Fluent in written and spoken English, French desired.

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November 5, 2024
Information Management Officer

Overall purpose of the role

The overall purpose of the role is to support the Mixed Migration Centre – Eastern & Southern Africa with the management of quantitative data collected by 4Mi enumerators and partners in the region.
Under the supervision of the 4Mi Project Manager, and in close collaboration with the wider 4Mi team across the region and the global 4Mi information management coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting data checks, cleaning, validation, storage and analysis of the 4Mi data. Contributing to better use of data, he/she will also provide support on data collection and management trainings, support the team with administrative tasks, and input on developing innovative data visualization projects.
The post holder plays an important role within the team in ensuring high quality standards for the data collected on a daily basis by the 4Mi. He/she will be a go-to person within the team and within the MMC global network for survey, data collection and data management questions.

Responsibilities:
Data Management

Implement data cleaning and data validation tasks on a weekly basis according to internal procedures alongside the other IMO;
Lead on coding surveys and reviewing codebooks
Implement data storage tasks according to internal procedures
Manage regional ONA platform, under the supervision of the 4Mi Project Manager and the other IMO
Serve as a focal point for data management in the region by compiling quantitative data from relevant secondary sources;

Data Collection

Ensure the maintenance of the electronic data collection solution;
Support the 4Mi team in preparing and conducting the training of 4Mi enumerators on the questionnaire and the data collection software;
Share feedback with relevant project teams after cleaning data to feedback to enumerators,

Data Analysis and Visualization

Contribute to the quantitative analysis data of 4Mi data using relevant software applications such as Excel, STATA and/or R in support to the Research agenda;
Produce snapshots based on the quantitative data for external publication, with the support of the 4Mi Project Manager and the Research Team
Produce Information Factsheets for partners on demand, with the support of the 4Mi Project Manager
Support with the visualization of data, including GIS data, using relevant software such as QGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Excel; or PowerBI

Other

Contribute to regional IM working groups
Assist the team with administrative or any other tasks related to the 4Mi.

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:

At least two-years’ experience working in quantitative research;
Demonstrated experience in data management, cleaning, validation, storage;
Demonstrated experience with electronic data collection procedures and solutions (ODK, Kobo, Qualtrics, ONA, SurveyCTO, etc);
Demonstrated experience in training data collection teams in field locations;
Experience in quantitative analysis highly desired including the use of relevant software applications (Excel, STATA, SPSS, R, Python…) is highly desirable;
Strong attention to details and rigor in dealing with quantitative data.

Preferred:

Experience in GIS theory and GIS software (including QGIS, ArcGIS, CARTODB…) is an asset;
Demonstrated understanding of current mixed migration debates and dynamics in the region is an asset;
Previous experience working with international NGOs is an asset;
Enthusiastic about learning, pushing limits, and finding new solutions;
Strong verbal and written communication aptitude;

Education:

Degree in statistics, economics, data analysis, or any relevant computer science degree.

Languages:

Full professional proficiency in English and Swahili;
Other regional languages an asset

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November 5, 2024
Peacebuilding Assistant Economic Recovery Officer

Overall purpose of the role:
The Peacebuilding Assistant will play key roles in implementing the Social Cohesion project in Kalobeyei/Kakuma. He/she will work directly with Refugee community in Kalobeyei Settlement/Kakuma and host community within the project area and local authorities to strengthen their capacity to improve safety at the community level. This includes, but is not limited to conducting assessments to cases of insecurity claims, facilitating community dialogues on conflict, provide training on conflict management and support the strengthening of community – formal security provider relationships.
Responsibilities:

Act as primary link between the assigned target communities and DRC;
Coordinate with local authorities/community leaders during identification of project beneficiaries in target areas in accordance with DRC selection criteria and process;
Support in mobilization of community leaders to UNHCR and agency meetings
Liaise with community leaders and local government authorities about the safety in the assigned target communities (i.e. community entry);
Conduct conflict assessment/analysis when required and provide sufficient recommendations.
Conduct assessments to individuals with safety and security related concerns. The assessments should be focused on identifying and mitigating the escalation of individual conflicts into the wider community.
Facilitate dialogue and other activities aimed at reducing armed violence and including activities to strengthen local conflict management capacity and to promote better collaboration between local communities and formal security providers.
Work closely with the SGBV and Child Protection departments in supporting mediation dialogues.
Facilitate routine review and coordination meetings for community leaders and peace committees
Facilitate peace club sessions at the target schools within the project area.
Ensure good cooperation with partners and other organizations working in the project target areas;
Demonstrate excellent collaboration with DRC staff and partners from other target areas irrespective of their tribal identity;
Compile the required monitoring forms and reports using the prescribed HDP formats and submit reports to the Project Officer Weekly and on Monthly basis.
Provide inputs and participate in the development of community Safety Concept;
Ensure that all tasks allocated by the Area Manager and Social Cohesion Project Officer or their delegates are executed promptly, efficiently and in accordance with DRC operational guidelines;
Take good care of all assigned equipment including communication equipment;
Ensure that there are receipts for all expenses and compile all receipts according to DRC financial guidelines by the end of each week financial reporting period and submit to the Kakuma DRC Finance officer.
Fully adhere to DRC procedures for security, financial management, logistics, human resources and administration;
Uphold DRC’s Code of Conduct;
Any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Experience and technical competencies:

2 -3 Years’ Experience with community peace and/or development work.
Experience of working in insecure environments is an added advantage;

Education:

A University Degree/Diploma or equivalent work experience, preferably in peace studies, Conflict management, political science or related field.

Languages:

Fluent in both Written and Spoken English and Swahili language.

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November 5, 2024
4Mi Project Officer (Re-Advertisement)

Overall purpose of the role

Under the management of the 4Mi Project Manager for Eastern & Southern Africa| Egypt and Yemen, and the supervision of the 4Mi Project Specialist in Nairobi, the officer supports data collection activities by 4Mi enumerators and supports project implementation in East and Southern Africa, Egypt and Yemen. The officer ensures daily communication and support to field-based 4Mi enumerators and various project partners, and takes on administrative tasks and record-keeping, and supports the team with supply chain and procurement procedures.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the 4Mi strategy in the East & Horn of Africa;
Daily coordination of 4Mi enumerator teams;
Train and provide daily support to 4Mi Enumerators;
Supervise 4Mi data collection activities ensuring the quality of data submitted;
Work closely with support departments to make timely payments to all field-based enumerators;
Daily monitoring and reporting of relevant information that might affect the smooth implementation of project activities;
Supply chain and procurement support for all MMC activities, including supporting in event planning for 4Mi events;
Any additional tasks in support of the 4Mi project.

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:

At least 2-year experience in data collection, conducting surveys and other research activities;
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of humanitarian issues and stakeholders within the East & Horn of Africa context
Proficiency in IT systems, including android-based applications;
Outstanding organizational skills;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Enthusiastic about learning
Strong verbal and written communication.

Education:

Preferably Master’s degree in a relevant field, including but not limited to research methods, international development, migration studies or business administration

Languages:

Written and verbal fluency in English and Swahili;
Other regional languages an asset (Somali, Afar, Arabic)

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November 5, 2024
Shelter and Settlements Technical Coordinator

Overall purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Shelter and Settlements Coordinator will provide strategic vision, guidance, and sectorial technical support to DRC Shelter staff and Area Managers ensuring that DRC provides high-quality Shelter and Settlement responses across intervention areas. The Shelter and Settlements Technical Coordinator will lead the design of shelter components of project proposals. This is Juba based position with regular travel between all locations with DRC presence and practical hands-on technical assistance to Shelter teams.
Shelter & Settlements is a core sector for DRC globally with the overall objective to deliver solutions and provide basic services in both emergency situations and protracted displacement. The Shelter & Settlements Coordinator will lead needs assessment activities, technical shelter surveys, land demarcation, planning drainage systems, production of visual maps, etc. The role will be responsible for constantly improving programme quality and relevance, by coordinating with other Technical Coordinators and peers from other agencies, including close coordination with the Shelter/NFI Cluster. The Shelter and Settlements Coordinator will supervise Shelter and Settlements staff in Area Offices and Mobile Response teams to ensure timely, cost-efficient execution of project implementation. The role will also be responsible for the mentoring, capacity building and training of all Shelter and Settlements staff.

Responsibilities:
Technical Advice and Strategy

Provide technical advice to programme managers and staff on implementation of Shelter & Settlements activities in accordance with international standards and best practice;
Work with Shelter Managers & Team Leaders to ensure programme methodology, beneficiary selection criteria, monitoring tools, BoQs and designs are in place.
Ensure that selection of sites for displaced populations are based on approved technical guidelines, considering relevant factors like land availability, conflict sensitivity, accessibility, security, water resources, and absorption capacity.
Conduct technical feasibility studies (site assessments) to identify adequate sites in close coordination with all relevant stakeholders

Staff capacity building

Provide onsite mentoring and capacity building in each area office and with mobile response teams through regular and extended missions
Identify needs and gaps in technical capacity of DRC staff and partners and prepare a training plan to address these;
Ensure roll out of the agreed plan in all sites including preparation of materials and training reports and follow up to the trainings.
Provide ad-hoc training to Shelter and Settlements staff based on requests and/or identified needs.
Provide induction training for new staff on Shelter & Settlements portfolio in South Sudan.
Support engagement of meaningful, long-term partnerships with national organisations on Shelter & NFI responses.

External Relations

Represent DRC at the Shelter/NFI cluster in Juba on a regular basis and establish strong links with all S-NFI actors and stakeholders;
Stay up to date with donor strategies and practices within South Sudan and provide technical advice to the HoP in donor relations;
Maintain close collaboration and good relations as required with donors and partners.

Business Development

Promotion of learning from relevant best practices internally and externally;
Support review of donor reports for Shelter and Settlements components for submission.
Ensure program standardization and sharing of experiences, lessons learned, and good practices across DRC-managed sites and with mobile response teams.
Participate in gathering information and contribute to Shelter and Settlements proposal development, including working with teams to ensure accurate assessments, planning of suitable activities, and preparation of log frames.
Put in place mechanisms to ensure and track quality of work for all construction and shelter activities.
In close coordination with implementing partners and other concerned parties, create settlement plans and their implementation modalities, including planning for construction/rehabilitation of communal infrastructures (pathways, latrines, water points, etc.), considering the overall needs of target groups and their cultural preferences the concerns of the local communities.
Support Shelter Managers & Team Leaders to strengthen communication with communities, identify beneficiary information needs and provide guidance in developing information and awareness-raising materials and activities with community participation
Work closely with complaints and feedback mechanisms to ensure prompt follow-up of shelter and infrastructure related complaints
Advise on matters related to the procurement of sector related materials or equipment, including the development of technical specifications for bid documents, technical evaluation of bids, review/inspection of the quality of products/works.
Work with Camp Managers to ensure engagement with governance and leadership structures, and improve capacity and accountability of Camp Management Committees and other community groups on Shelter & Settlements interventions through trainings, workshops and regular coordination.
Identify opportunities to increase scope and quality of DRC Shelter and Settlements programming in South Sudan

Coordination

Responsible for ensuring quality of project activities related to Shelter & Settlements components across the portfolio in DRC South Sudan
Coordinate information collection and collation across different camps and camp like settings.
Ensure that minimum standards of quality programming, including humanitarian principles, protection mainstreaming, and conflict-sensitivity, are adhered to across all DRC Shelter & Settlements activities in all locations.
Improve communication and coordination between Shelter & Settlements staff based in different locations.
Ensure integration of Shelter and Settlements activities with other DRC core sectors including Economic Recovery, Protection/SGBV, CCCM and Humanitarian Disarmament & Peacebuilding
Provide technical guidance and advice to Shelter and Settlements Managers, Team Leaders and Staff in all relevant programme locations
Technically support Shelter and Settlements colleagues, by reviewing technical documents (including drawings and bill of quantities), proposals, and reports to ensure that DRC is providing high quality Shelter & Settlements activities in accordance with international standards and best practice.
Ensure Housing, Land and Property issues are identified and considered in any Shelter & Settlements programming.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

4 years’ experience working with an NGO in an emergency response setting is an advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication and ease working in multi-ethnic team, with a constructive and cooperative problem-solving approach
Strong knowledge of site surveying and site identification (including topography, hydrology, land use, physical planning, environment impacts, engineering, etc.).
Prior experience in settlement site planning including layout of shelter plots, roads, communal infrastructures and basic services.
Prior experience in designing and implementing shelter strategies.
Sound knowledge on use and application of design software including but not limited to ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
Proven coordination skills and experience engaging with cluster system
Previous shelter experience in South Sudan is a significant advantage

Education:

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture, or Civil-Engineering

Languages:

Fluent in English

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November 5, 2024
Consortium Communication Coordinator(BORESHA NABAD)-Readvertisement

Overall purpose of the role

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is leading a consortium of partners in implementation of the EU-funded BORESHA NABAD programme implemented across Mandera, Kenya, Dollo Ado, Ethiopia and Gedo, Somalia. Building upon BORESHA I, II and III, BORESHA NABAD is centered on enhancing the effectiveness of conflict prevention and mitigation, disaster risk reduction and management, and resilience-building in cross-border communities. DRC is partnering with Rural Agency for Community Development (RACIDA), Voice for Peace for All in the Horn of Africa (VOPA) and Mandera Women for Peace and Development (WFPD) to deliver BORESHA NABAD.
DRC is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual to drive the overall development and implementation of the BORESHA-NABAD project’s communication and visibility plan in line with DRC and- EU’s communications and visibility strategies. The ideal candidate will closely work with other DRC offices and consortium partner teams and will be required to provide support in accordance with the project’s needs and requirements, ensuring communication deliverables meet the standards and required guidelines.

Key responsibilities

Work on the development, implementation, and coordination of the project’s communication and visibility strategy as per DRC and EU communications and visibility guidelines.
Regularly coordinate and host consortium communications meetings with the consortium partners’ focal points to stay informed about planned activities, upcoming events, and campaigns, and provide guidance and support as needed to coordinate and align the project’s communication and visibility approaches with the programme implementation and reporting.
Create content for the BORESHA-NABAD website and social media handles and ensure timely updates of the project news and activities across these platforms while ensuring compliance with the donor and DRC guidelines.
Track media coverage opportunities and undertake regular media monitoring (on social and traditional media) for references to project activities.
Develop and edit photos, videos, web articles, tweets, social media posts, press releases, and monthly newsletters with project colleagues and manage an editorial calendar for the proposed thematic contents as necessary.
Closely work with the programme and M&E teams to develop and edit programme monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to capture program results and impact, as appropriate.
Work with the programme, M&E, and partnership coordinators to train field staff and local partners and develop easy-to-follow communication materials and templates.
Provide technical support to the supply chain team in the procurement of communication materials and maintain an up to-date filing system for all communication materials, including photos and other contents.
Help with programme and donor events, including developing communication and visibility materials for high level events in a short notice.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

University degree in communications, journalism, international relations, or other relevant discipline.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a similar role, or as a writer and context developer in communications for development, preferably in peacebuilding and livelihood programmes setting.
Experience in communications strategy development and implementation in a consortium setting.
Strong graphic design skills and ability to use all related Adobe and social media tools, Google Analytics, and content management systems.
Photography and video editing skills is required.
Excellent consortium coordination skills to effectively liaise with all project partners staff and external stakeholders involved in the project.
Ability to develop communication and visibility materials for high-level events in a short notice.
Ability to take the initiative to suggest creative solutions for social media platforms; Demonstrated experience to initiate and suggest creative solutions for social media platforms and maintain social media campaigns.
Fluency in written and oral English is required ( to be tested)
Familiarity and knowledge of cross-cultural dynamics in any of the program target locations.

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November 5, 2024
Economic Recovery Assistant – Painter Emergency Officer – Emergency Response Monitoring Evaluation Learning and Accountability Officer – Emmergency Response

Overall purpose of the role:
The incumbent core duty shall include mobilization of target POC, offering quality training on Painting and Development of safe working habits, and use of basic painting tools and equipment safely and correctly Performing the necessary adjustments on painting components.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Livelihoods Project Management

Undertake Community mobilization & sensitization activities for all DRC VST especially those in Painting trade tests.
Offer quality training on painting to our beneficiary students touching on, designing, measuring, drawing, and finishing.
Develop safe working habits and use basic painting tools and equipment safely and correctly
To provide knowledge & training in the use of tools & equipment used in the Painting trade and painting terminology among the beneficiary students
Enhancing the employability & entrepreneurial skills of the students
Manage classroom resources.
Prepare weekly, and monthly progress reports of DRC program activities directly involved in within the camp including documentation of success stories/best practices.
Adequately share the DRC feedback mechanism with beneficiaries, to allow for timely feedback on emerging complaints/complements concerning program implementation in close consultation with the relevant national staff.
Facilitate and adhere to none violent conflict resolution mechanisms among program beneficiaries
Mainstream CHS in all DRC interventions being implemented in the designated camp.

Program Development Monitoring and Evaluation.

Regularly participate in the program monitoring and evaluation activities including training needs assessment exercises, data collection/surveys, revolving funds, and grants support in Ifo camp.
Participate in all camp coordination/review meetings, ensuring effective involvement of relevant camp leadership and stakeholders.
Provide effective and timely feedback to communities regarding project progress and challenges regularly.

Coordination and partnership

Work in liaison with DRC national staff and relevant stakeholders (community leaders, youth rep, other agency staff, etc.) to promote partnership and reap the multiple benefits of synergy.
Represent DRC in camp meetings in the absence of the supervisor/national staff.

Experience and technical competencies

Experience in Painting training
Ability to adapt to changing program priorities and emergency priorities that may arise.
Good planning and organizational skills coupled with conflict-solving capabilities.
A team player ready to work harmoniously with colleagues in realizing DRC goals.
At least 2 years’ experience working in a refugee program

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.

Education:

Preferably Diploma trained from recognized technical training institutions

Key stakeholders:

Community members/Beneficiaries
Camp leaders
Other NGOS, UNHCR and RAS

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November 5, 2024
Protection Information Management (IM) Specialist

Overall Purpose of the Role

The IM Specialist will be responsible for the analysis of quantitative & qualitative protection data and the dissemination of information related of data collected by protection monitoring enumerators and partners.
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, and in close collaboration with the wider DRC team across the country and region, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting. data checks, cleaning, validation, storage, and analysis of protection data. Contributing to the better use of data, the role will lead on developing innovative data visualization and provide support on data collection and management trainings.
The post holder will be part of a Project Management Unit comprising of the Project Manager and MEAL Officer. The IM Specialist will be a go-to person within the team for survey, data collection and data management questions.

Key Responsibilities

R1. Protection Monitoring:

Develop and maintain protection information monitoring systems including set up of data collection tools and databases.
Compile regular reports, develop necessary visualizations on project performance for use by both internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct regular analysis of data to assess project progress, identify trends and inform decision making.
Assist in the development of proposals, reports, and other communications materials related to protection information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling.

R2. MEAL Support:

Develop and maintain data management systems and databases to support protection information monitoring and displacement predictions modelling.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure that data and information are accurate and up-to-date.
Provide technical assistance and capacity building support to field staff on data collection, analysis, and management.

Experience and Technical Competencies

At least 5 years of experience in information management, data analysis, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in data management, cleaning, validation, storage;
Demonstrated experience with electronic data collection procedures and solutions (ODK, Kobo, Qualtrics, ONA, Survey CTO…);
Demonstrated experience in the training of data collection teams;
Knowledge on protection monitoring and experience with Protection Information Management (PIM) Systems
Experience working in humanitarian contexts and field work
Experience in quantitative analysis highly desired including the use of relevant software applications (Excel, STATA, SPSS, R, Python…) is highly desirable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information management, statistics, computer science, or a related field; and
Certification in a relevant data analytics course.

Languages
Fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
DRC’s Core Competencies
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master the below DRC’s 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 Uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Conditions

Contract duration: 10-months contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Employment Category: Band G2
Reporting to: Project Manager
Availability: May 2024
Location: Nairobi (with frequent travel to field offices)

Key Stakeholders
Internal and external: Field Protection Teams, UN Agencies, donors, and coordination bodies, Government authorities and institutions, Partners.
General
Commitments:

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 24th April 2024.Gender EqualityDRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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candidate.hr-manager.net

November 5, 2024