Website: Website https://drc.dk/

General Support – Digital Learning Trainer

Job Description
The Digital Learning Trainer will support in facilitating ICT skills in Microsoft productivity software, online collaboration tools, and graphic design in2D/3D technology and user support in opening and operating on -line job accounts for clients. S/He will provide technical support in network and Internet services, hardware and software maintenance of ICT equipment, and user support.
Responsibilities:
R1. Project management and development:

Participate in mobilization and enrolment of digital learners
Participate together with the digital learning officer to prepare training manuals
Establish and Maintain the digital trainer data base
Keep inventory of all the ICT equipment’s under your supervision
Support needs assessment and propose new ideas to improve the digital learning and on-line jobs for DRC

R2. Monitoring and reporting:

Record learner’s attendance details.
Record earnings by on line job clients and report to your supervisor
Submit weekly/monthly project updates to the digital learning officer
Based on need basis support the digital learning officer/team leader to prepare the donor reports

R3. Planning and budgeting:

Prepare activity budgets and submit to the digital learning officer to ensure project activities are carried on time.
Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and share with your supervisor with the aim of implementing them

R4. Training digital learning skills

Plan and implement active learning for the students in relation to the stipulated syllabus.
Formulate a suitable scheme of work, lesson plans, and record of units covered for various kinds of innovative Digital Skills training undertaking.
Continuously evaluate students, maintain performance, and provide feedback to learners during their learning period
Participate in mobilization and enrolment learners.
Design advertisement materials ICT trainings.
Provide IT Support in the IT lab center assigned to you.
Working with stakeholders in delivering various Digital Skills to the learners
Provide counselling and social development mentorship to learners.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies:

Diploma/Higher Diploma or Degree in IT, BBIT, Computer science or related field of study is required
Demonstrable experience in JavaScript or any other programming language.
Experienced in 3D Graphic Design and multimedia development
Two-year previous experience in teaching youth in a school/college / Vocational training institution setting
Excellent skills in written and spoken English
Experience in working with underprivileged youth. A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance
Ability to tolerate diverse cultural, educational and religious diversity in the workplace
Support on line collaboration, user support, software and hard ware maintenance.

Education:

Diploma/Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or other related field from a recognized institution
CCNA certification

Languages:

Fluent in English
Fluent in Somali

DRC Core Competencies:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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.

Conditions:

Contract: 1.5 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.
Availability: November – December 2021
Duty station: Dadaab (Qualifies for RnR and accommodation).
Direct reports: Incentive Digital Trainers
Key stakeholders:
Internal & External: All staff, Technicians, Assistants

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 http://www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 9th November 2021.

Apply via :

drc.ngo

October 28, 2024
Grants Management Officer (Nairobi)

Overall purpose of the role:
The Grants Management Officer (GMO) role supports all grants administration processes and ensures that information and data from the field is captured, documented, analyzed and reported within a results-based management model and in a timely manner for donors and internal purposes. S/he will support effective management of contracts and grant agreements. This includes developing and embedding best practice to comply with donor financial rules, supporting proposal budgeting, analysis of institutional income, donor contract expenditure tracking and monitoring. The GMO is responsible for the management of DRC’s grants module in its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system – Dynamics including its maintenance for optimal performance. The role will ensure staff are inducted and continuously updated in the utilization of the grants module.
Responsibilities:
Grants administration:

Maintain and regularly update the grants module in DRC’s Dynamics system with proposals, budgets, contracts/agreements, reports, checklists, installments, donor communication and other relevant project documents.
Creating new grants on DRC Dynamics system for all Somalia projects.
Ensure proper application of ERP grants and projects processes in the country
Apply reports and data analytics from ERP system to improve performance in the country
Ensure that Country ERP support is in place
Take part in portfolio review meetings to discuss the status of implementation of projects, follow ups on expenditures (Budget Variance Analysis), challenges as well as flagging key issues for attention by RO.
Induct new staff on the Dynamics grants management module. Ensure relevant staff are continuously updated in the use of Dynamics.
Represent DRC Somalia in Dynamics meetings and workshops with HQ.
Follow up on key actions from the Grants Review Meetings (GRM) with the relevant teams;
Support the review project progress, including consolidated spending, implementation, procurement, and staffing plans for each project and flag up discrepancies to the teams.
Ensure quality information management related to grants (including managing the DRC Dynamics for Grants and in-country documentation and trackers)
Grant management support to implementing partners (sub-grantees) in support of the partners managed by the Partnership Specialist.

Donor reporting:

Develop/update the monthly reporting rolling action plan and working with the Grants Management Specialist, disseminate to the relevant staff to ensure adherence to deadlines.
Review donor reports specific donors to ensure that they are of high quality, in line with the work plans and meet donor requirements.
Coordinate the financial report submissions with the finance department.
Coordinate and facilitate the process of donor report submissions with program and operation teams. This includes, reviewing the content and the narration to ensure consistency analysis and high-quality submissions;
Collate and re-submit donor reports upon feedback from the donors by engaging the relevant team members to consolidate the reviews.
Follow up with field teams to get all the information required to ensure submitted reports are of high quality
Upload reports on donor portals and follow up with relevant staff to respond to donor comments on the submitted reports

Donor income management:

Prepare fund requests for all the Somalia programme donors we are working with and share with grants manager for review and submission
Follow up with HQ to ensure funds wired by the donors are received in our central accounting system
Prepare donor refunds documentation and liaise with finance to wire the funds on a timely manner
Update billing rules on dynamics with incomes received from donor

Invoicing monitoring and management:

Coordinate with the relevant field finance staff to ensure donor invoices and support documentation for specific awards are prepared and submitted within the donor set timelines
Follow up with specific donors to ensure that all DRC Somalia invoices submitted are captured in their system and payments for the same are done
Streamline donor invoicing procedures by ensuring that the field finance staff understand and adhere to the donor requirements
Maintain regular communication with specific donors’ country offices to ensure all the concerns raised by field teams are addressed
Track donor income to DRC and work with the relevant offices in HQ to update records

Reporting Line
This position reports to the Business Development and Partnerships Manager, Somalia
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
Essential:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
Experience working in donor projects especially on grants management and reporting mechanisms.
At least 2 years’ relevant experience with an international NGO in reporting and grants management.
Experience working with the major donors including Danida, USAID, DFID, EC, UNHCR, UNICEF etc.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Editorial and basic accounting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent narrative-writing ability.
Superior MS Excel and MS Word skills.
Ability to work remotely supporting a large team.

Preferable:

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Task and process-oriented with an excellent sense of priority, logic, and objectivity.
Organized and capable of handling important tasks simultaneously while responding to unanticipated developments.
Ability to align financial information with narrative of program progress.
Ability to research and synthesize complex sets of information.
Accountable with the ability to effectively manage both the big picture and small details while executing on both
Pro-active and able to work independently and who is at the same time a good team-player
Commitment to accountable practices

Languages:

Full proficiency in English, written and spoken

Conditions
Contract:   Six months’ contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National staff in Kenya. This position is graded at Employment Band NM.H2
Availability:   August 2021
Duty station:   Nairobi
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on http://www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Apply via :

drc.ngo

October 28, 2024
Environmental and Climate Change Adaption Coordinator Protection Officer – SGBV Prevention

Overall purpose of the role:
The regional office of DRC East Africa & Great Lakes (DRC EAGL) is looking for a dynamic, ambitious, and well-experienced specialist on environment and climate change within the humanitarian or development sector who will support DRC’s progression towards becoming an organisation which proactively complies with sustainable and environmentally sound principles and practices.
The position is based in Nairobi / Kenya at the DRC EAGL office, which covers international humanitarian and development work and situations of displacement in whole East Africa and the Great Lake region and has been funded until the end of the year. Continuation of the position is contingent upon available funding.
About the job
East Africa has always been prone to extreme weather conditions, namely droughts and floods, which climate change is expected to worsen in future and thus, make East Africa a “climate hotspot”. The impact of natural disasters is strongly interrelated with man-made environmental changes that may interfere with coping strategies traditionally applied and with natural resource-based livelihoods more generally. Thus, the importance of migration as a response to environmental and climatic stressors in combination with other societal developments is likely to grow in the future. It is expected that climate change will become the single largest root cause of displacement, increasingly undermining the capacities of local communities to achieve sustainable development pathways and resilience to shocks that force people to move. According to OCHA, climate change and environmental degradation could bring internal displacement figures to 140 million people by 2050.
Therefore, the intersection of climate change, environmental degradation and displacement requires comprehensive solutions to the multidimensional challenges it creates. DRC EAGL aims to strengthen its programming with more tailored approaches to meet these upcoming challenges and hence, is looking for a strong candidate to support this complex, future direction of DRC EAGL.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Provide technical support and mentoring to program managers and team members in ensuring high-quality, impactful implementation in environment and climate change projects, documenting technical strategies and learning, and taking initiatives systematically to scale.
Design and deliver technical support and mentoring to program managers and team members throughout the program cycle and especially at critical program milestones to embed a strong environment and climate change approach in programming, including: conducting risk, vulnerability and environmental assessments and analysis; refining program logic to incorporate environmental issues; designing interventions and activities that build resilience towards climate change at household, community and systems-levels
Support the technical capacity building of local disaster management structures and access to climate information systems to issue early warnings and coordinate anticipatory actions to feed into exploration of forecast based finance approaches
Keep abreast of new thinking, research and innovations in environment and climate change and synthesize and regularly communicate findings for country teams in the EAGL region
Facilitate cross-region environment and climate change learning groups to expand and deepen capacity and exchange across DRC EAGL teams, develop and facilitate cross-country training and guidelines for conducting environmental screenings and assessments and promote country teams’ work within the organization.
Contribute to regional environment and climate change knowledge management and communications and to raising our external profile regionally, regularly sharing out findings and updates through appropriate internal and external channels.
Represent DRC EAGL in appropriate learning and policy forums relevant to the EAGL region. Support country teams to identify and participate in opportunities for external representation and thought leadership.
Support country, regional and HQ teams with environmental-related research initiatives, and create and disseminate learning and advocacy documents that demonstrate our programs’ impact, innovation and influence on environment and climate change.
Explore innovative ways of integrating environmental screenings and assessments within existing needs assessments and tools used in DRC, complementing the classic conduct of environmental screenings and assessments, as well as undertake testing.
Source and document new ideas and innovations from within country programs, private sector partners, researcher and academics and link them with appropriate implementing partners and funding sources to begin to scale up ideas that are proven in programs
Support exploring alternative green funding opportunities and building relationships in the green finance ecosystem as well as development of concept notes for innovative approaches such as forecast based finance, bankable nature solutions and environment innovations relevant to displacement settings
Support exploring opportunities in alternative energy including solar and fuel-efficient stoves

About you
To be successful in this role we expect the following experience and technical competencies:

Advanced degree in environmental studies, geography, earth sciences or similar with a specification in climate change adaption and mitigation
At least 7 years technical cross-sector (public / private sector and NGOs) working experience in the context of climate change, resilience, and environment
Strong understanding of environmental and climate change policy and practice, multilateral agreements as well as environmental frameworks relevant to the region
Well elaborated know-how and experience in humanitarian programming
Experience designing and implementing disaster- and climate-resilience activities to support targeted households to better manage environmental risks as well as predictable disaster- and climate-related risks, such as flooding and droughts and other natural hazards, with experience in forecast-based finance an advantage
Proven experience and knowledge about the conduction and challenges of environmental and climatic (impact) assessments, preferably with different tools (e.g. NEAT+, CVCA, CRiSTAL etc.)
Solid understanding of early warning systems, weather forecasting tools, food security vulnerability, and ability to link analysis to programme design. Demonstrated field experience desirable in development and management of early warning and early action, including awareness raising and training and capacity strengthening.
Experience in risk analysis and risk modelling, product development and environmental and climatic data management
Strategic thinking ability, to capacity to develop innovative policies, systems and new eco-systems
Excellent communication and networking skills with existing relevant contacts among experts and across different sectors
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and willingness to travel
Strong organizational and work prioritization skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Further donor languages such as French, German and/or Spanish are a strong asset
Advanced training, experience and knowledge of relevant fields such as nature-based solutions and ecosystem-based adaptation
GIS and remote sensing skills are highly desirable
Experience in project management as well as writing project documents, country reports and publications
Knowledge of green finance and a network in this space is an advantage

Moreover, in this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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: Upholding and promoting 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.

We offer
Duration:   Until 31st December 2021 renewable subject to Performance and Funding.
Contract:   Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Band Non-Manager G level 1
Start Date:   1st September 2021
Duty Station:    Nairobi – Kenya with travel with frequent travel
Reporting:    Technical Sector Manager and Regional Protection Coordinator
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). All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standards.
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.
Applications
Applicants must send a cover letter (max 1 page) and an updated CV (max 3 pages) in English. Cover letter should outline your personal motivation for applying and your key qualifications for the position. Apply online on our page Current Vacancies at http://www.drc.ngo. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

go to method of application »

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Apply via :

October 28, 2024
Communication Assistant (Kakuma)

Overall purpose of the role:
Based in Kakuma with regular travel to field locations and reporting to the Area Manager, the Communication Assistant will be responsible for providing project and operational support in strengthening overall communication and visibility in Kakuma The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating external communications, documentation, filing, coordinating communications for DRC events and liaising with Area Manager and field teams to ensure timely support to operational locations. He/She will support in disseminating information to Kakuma and Country office staff and will support project delivery.
Responsibilities:
1. Communications

Ensure the DKI TV Collection project Communication and visibility guidelines are adhered to. Preparation and development of various publications and visibility materials on Kakuma. Provide support in the development and production of visibility materials including liaising with designers, print houses, etc.
Develop social media content for DRC DDG projects in Kakuma with the support of the Program Coordinator and the DRC regional communications officer.
Support programme teams in documenting knowledge products and their publication.
Conduct field visits to collect both written and visual documentation in the form of photography, videos, human interest stories and case studies.
Develop, design and maintain a bi-monthly project newsletter for Kakuma.
Supervise videographers and graphic designers to produce compelling, quality content / publications.
Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, website content, and other IEC material that communicates the Kakuma activities.
Conduct regular communications training and capacity building for staff in Kakuma in line with DRC and key donor communication and visibility guidelines.
Ensure all communications activities and products adhere to responsible data, protection and accountability principles which DRC adheres to.
Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media houses and audiences in Kakuma and Kalobeyei.

2. Programme Support

Support project implementation processes as directed by the Area Manager. Play a focal role in the project Inception Phase that involves ensuring communication and visibility plans are in place and incorporated in implementation and procurement plans for projects.
Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team in summarizing and presenting information from assessments that highlight achievements, lessons and recommendations with key internal and external stakeholders
Prepare and update briefing materials for high level meetings, publicity, and advocacy in collaboration with the DRC field and country office staff.
Ensure that all key DKI program documentations are filed and easily accessible and retrievable
Monitor and check project communication deliverables for compliance with commitments in project documents as well donor and DRC communication and visibility guidelines (in collaboration with Child Protection Team Leader and AM).
Together with the Area Manager, organize and coordinate visits by donors, government authorities, country team members, regional or headquarter staff

3. Coordination & Partnership

Promote coordination and integration with other sectors within DRC Kakuma and ensure full coordination with communities and community-leaders.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with communities. In particular, attend the Communicating with Communities working group meetings and participate in coordination activities related to development and dissemination of harmonized messaging to communities.

Experience and technical competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Communication / media studies, or a social science related degree.
Minimum 1-year working experience working in the field of communication (public relations, print and electronic media) with INGOs or media organization
Solid experience with multidisciplinary teams; Working with colleagues and collaborators of different national and cultural backgrounds
Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken). Ability to take good quality pictures and video captions and translate the same into catchy messaging on social media platforms.
Experience and excellent skills in preparing periodic updates, newsletters, reports
Good networking skills required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
Able to adapt to changing program priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
Strong self-starter, able to take initiative.
Good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem solving capabilities
Hands-on community mobilization skills
Experience in working with refugees, internally displaced persons will be an added advantage.
Ability and willingness to frequently travel to the field locations
Working knowledge of MS Office as well as photo and video-editing applications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in (Communication, Social Work or any other Social Sciences)
Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.

DRC Core Competencies:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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.

Conditions:
Contract: 5 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.
Availability: August 2021
Duty station: Kakuma (Qualifies for RnR only, not accommodation).
Key stakeholders:
Internal: Kakuma Protection, Livelihoods and AVR implementation teams, Support Services team, MEAL team, CO, RO and HQ communications teams
External: Local government authorities, Other NGOs, Donors – DK TV Collection, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, DANIDA, ECHO, etc, CSOs/CBOs in Kakuma and Kalobeyei
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)

Apply via :

drc.ngo

October 28, 2024
Redss Regional Manager

Overall purpose of the role:
The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) is a coalition of 14 NGOs working together in the search of durable solutions in East Africa. ReDSS Regional Secretariat is based in Nairobi with country units in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. It is a coordination and information hub that focuses on research and knowledge management, programme support, capacity development, policy dialogue, and internal/external coordination. For more information http://www.regionaldss.org
The Regional Manager is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the ReDSS structure, using data and evidence to support better programing and policy dialogue through multi-stakeholders’ partnerships in the search for durable solutions.
About you
To be successful in this role we expect the following experience and technical competencies:

Minimum 8 years of experience in similar positions involving knowledge management, research, evidence building; analysis and coordination of a consortium of partners
Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent
Strong knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of the region; more specifically on displacement trends with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts
Solid experience in capacity development of a wide range of actors including adult learning, mentoring and coaching, training of trainers and impact monitoring of capacity development activities
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

Required skills

Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality research and policy briefs with ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner
Strong experience in translating evidence and research into programming and policy guidance
Excellent coordination and networking skills
Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability

Responsibilities
Research and knowledge management: promoting a culture of learning and reflection that leads to improvements in durable solutions programing and policies

Guide the implementation of ReDSS research and knowledge management agenda including initiating studies and developing processes to monitor uptake to improve solutions programing and policies
Analyze regional forced displacement trends and dynamics to inform and adapt programing and policy activities
Ensure cross learning and coherence between countries and at regional level
Organize regular consultation/technical workshops and learning events/meetings on key issues
Responsible for quality control of ReDSS publications and to lead the implementation and monitoring of the ReDSS learning framework to promote a culture of learning and reflection

Strengthening the capacity of practitioners and policy-makers in the field of durable solutions

Support the roll-out of the technical and policy training package and the development of learning tools
Translate evidence and research into programing and policies guidance and facilitate mentorship and peer learning through the creation of a network of technical people
Ensure active engagement with displacement affected communities to ensure their ownership and support in order to make solutions lasting, locally relevant and feasible

Contribute and support policy processes based on evidence

Initiate and support policy processes in collaboration with ReDSS members, based on evidence from ReDSS studies and analyses to improve solutions-oriented policies
Support existing forums and members to engage with governmental and inter-governmental actors on durable solutions (governments, development and humanitarian actors, donors…) and facilitate ReDSS members participation
Proactive engagement in policy development processes including with IGAD
Development and publication of policy briefs based on evidence

External representation and coordination

Ensure continued engagement with key players on displacement and solutions in the region including regional and national authorities, UN agencies, humanitarian and development donors, relevant working groups
Represent ReDSS in a number of working groups and meetings and support ReDSS members participation

Management of ReDSS Secretariat

Manage Secretariat staff and consultants
Formulate projects, effectively manage programs implementation with both financial and operational aspects, while ensuring quality reporting and contributing to impact’s evaluations
Provide overall implementation and strategic direction
Organise Core Group and Steering committee meetings
Monitoring, reporting and evaluation of progress and challenges

Apply via :

drc.ngo

October 28, 2024
Area Manager (North Rift, Kenya)

About the job
DRC has been active in Kenya since 2005. The Kenya Program provides services and support for refugees residing in Kenya and the refugee hosting communities. The key intervention sectors include Livelihoods, Community Development, Protection and Peaceful co-existence. DRC has operational offices in Nairobi, Kakuma, Lodwar, Mandera and Dadaab implementing programs directly and in partnership with local NGOs.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Lead an effective team through result-oriented management systems, providing leadership, on-job capacity building and designing staff development strategies.
Provide direct management of senior program and support services staff; provide overview management for the entire Kakuma and Lodwar team.
Provide on-site support through frequent visits to project sites
Ensuring the implementation of DRC Risk Management policy at the area level. This includes regular assessment of contextual, programmatic and institutional risks and designing risk mitigation measures.
Ensure compliance to DRC, donor and national policies, rules, regulations and systems in a timely, responsible, documented, accurate & appropriate manner; ensures that support services are cost effective and efficient.
Supervising all financial reporting and financial procedures, including the monthly schedule for financial reporting, donor reporting and audits, cash flow and liquidity management. This includes maintaining a master budget for the Area Office and regular monitoring of expenditure against the master budget.
Ensure that DRC Dynamics(ERP) system is fully used in the area office used in managing Supply Chain, Finance, HR and Grant Management.
Ensure that programs are based on user-identified needs and resources of the targeted population, are well coordinated with other aid actors, address lessons learned (from DRC and other actors) and steered towards ensuring accountability to the people to whom the services/inputs are indented to serve.
Ensure programs are developed, implemented and evaluated within clear monitoring systems and against clear people/program/finance planning that meets DRC and donor regulations and humanitarian and CHS principles
Establish and maintain open and productive dialogue with the county government, relevant line ministries, community leaders, power brokers and relevant aid agencies, private businesses and donors.

About you
To be successful in this role we expect you will responsible for DRCs operations in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Refugee Camps and Lodwar & its environs in Turkana County, and some parts of the West Pokot county (North Pokot area). You will be responsible for the program design and implementation, staff safety and security, programme support functions, personnel management, local community relations, resource allocation and budget management.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required

A minimum of a Masters University degree in relevant field (relief, development, recovery)
Possess at least 5-years relevant experience; at least 4-years’ experience managing large-scale multi-sector programming
Demonstrate experience in strategic development and program design & writing, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation at least for 5 years. Experience in livelihoods, community development, protection and relief highly desired.
Practical and extensive financial, HR and administration management experience with extensive knowledge of budget development/management and finance documentation, tracking and archiving; understanding of HR and administration principles and ethics.
Working experience with UNHCR, ECHO, European Aid, and BPRM
Have result-oriented management experience of a large, diverse and dynamic team, and a commitment to good leadership. Must have a proven ability to foster teamwork and commitment to on-job training/support.
Practical and proven skills in negotiation and conflict resolution with a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience in security and safety management in highly dynamic security environments
Analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently and as a team needed.
Proven excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English essential. Excellent report writing skills is a must.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 DRC’s vision and values.
We offer
Contract length: 2 Years
Level: Senior Management, E
Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family Duty Station
Start date: July
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Kenya Nationals.
For questions regarding the vacancy please contact: Pauline.Kagai@drc.ngo

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Apply via :

drc.ngo

October 28, 2024
Area Manager

About the job
DRC has been active in Kenya since 2005. The Kenya Program provides services and support for refugees residing in Kenya and the refugee hosting communities. The key intervention sectors include Livelihoods, Community Development, Protection and Peaceful co-existence. DRC has operational offices in Nairobi, Kakuma, Lodwar, Mandera and Dadaab implementing programs directly and in partnership with local NGOs.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Lead an effective team through result-oriented management systems, providing leadership, on-job capacity building and designing staff development strategies.
Provide direct management of senior program and support services staff; provide overview management for the entire Kakuma and Lodwar team.
Provide on-site support through frequent visits to project sites
Ensuring the implementation of DRC Risk Management policy at the area level. This includes regular assessment of contextual, programmatic and institutional risks and designing risk mitigation measures.
Ensure compliance to DRC, donor and national policies, rules, regulations and systems in a timely, responsible, documented, accurate & appropriate manner; ensures that support services are cost effective and efficient.
Supervising all financial reporting and financial procedures, including the monthly schedule for financial reporting, donor reporting and audits, cash flow and liquidity management. This includes maintaining a master budget for the Area Office and regular monitoring of expenditure against the master budget.
Ensure that DRC Dynamics(ERP) system is fully used in the area office used in managing Supply Chain, Finance, HR and Grant Management.
Ensure that programs are based on user-identified needs and resources of the targeted population, are well coordinated with other aid actors, address lessons learned (from DRC and other actors) and steered towards ensuring accountability to the people to whom the services/inputs are indented to serve.
Ensure programs are developed, implemented and evaluated within clear monitoring systems and against clear people/program/finance planning that meets DRC and donor regulations and humanitarian and CHS principles
Establish and maintain open and productive dialogue with the county government, relevant line ministries, community leaders, power brokers and relevant aid agencies, private businesses and donors.

About you
To be successful in this role we expect you will responsible for DRCs operations in Kakuma and Kalobeyei Refugee Camps and Lodwar & its environs in Turkana County, and some parts of the West Pokot county (North Pokot area). You will be responsible for the program design and implementation, staff safety and security, programme support functions, personnel management, local community relations, resource allocation and budget management.
Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

A minimum of a Masters University degree in relevant field (relief, development, recovery)
Possess at least 5-years relevant experience; at least 4-years’ experience managing large-scale multi-sector programming
Demonstrate experience in strategic development and program design & writing, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation at least for 5 years. Experience in livelihoods, community development, protection and relief highly desired.
Practical and extensive financial, HR and administration management experience with extensive knowledge of budget development/management and finance documentation, tracking and archiving; understanding of HR and administration principles and ethics.
Working experience with UNHCR, ECHO, European Aid, and BPRM
Have result-oriented management experience of a large, diverse and dynamic team, and a commitment to good leadership. Must have a proven ability to foster teamwork and commitment to on-job training/support.
Practical and proven skills in negotiation and conflict resolution with a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience in security and safety management in highly dynamic security environments
Analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently and as a team needed.
Proven excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English essential. Excellent report writing skills is a must.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 DRC’s vision and values.

We offer
Contract length: 2 Years
Level: Senior Management, E
Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family Duty Station
Start date: July
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Kenya Nationals.

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English via the following link:https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=161612&DepartmentId=19013&MediaId=5. Applications sent by email will not be considered.Closing date for applications: 7 JuneFemale candidates are encouraged to apply.Due to the urgency of filing the position, applications will be reviewed on ongoing basis.For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website https://drc.ngo/

Apply via :

candidate.hr-manager.net

October 28, 2024
Grants Management Assistant Human Resource and Administration Officer (Re-Advertisement), Kakuma MEAL Assistant (Information Management System/Data Assistant) (Dadaab) Livelihoods Assistant – Agriculture (Kakuma) Livelihoods Assistant – Dressmaking and Tailoring Instructor (Kakuma)

Overall purpose of the role
The Grants Management Assistant (GMA) will support the Grants Management team in ensuring high quality grants’ administration and compliance with both DRC and donor requirements. Generally, the GMA will support the Regional Grants, Compliance and Risk management Manager in regularly reviewing and updating the Grants Module in the DRC Dynamics System database; review of reports for both external and internal use; and provide an oversight on the implementation of systems and procedures that are in compliance with both DRC and donor regulations. Specifically, the GMA will support DRC in the management and follow up of specific donor grants and capacity building of the Country office counterparts
Responsibilities:
DRC Dynamics management and support

In charge of the maintenance and regular updates of the DRC Dynamics Grants module for Regional office grants
Supports the Regional Grants Manager in consolidation of documentation required for setting up grants in the centralized DRC Dynamics system for the Regional office projects and related partner sub grants
Ensure the grants management filing system is maintained and all donor grant documentation is properly (both soft and hard copies) filed.
Carry out detailed review of the DRC Dynamics system to identify deficiencies in documentation across the region and report on this for corrective measures on a quarterly basis
Installment tracking and management of the billing rule tab for Regional office grants (MMC, ReDSS), including follow up donor’s disbursement requests to ensure timely submission and follow up of. This will be based on the disbursement schedule drawn from the specific donor contracts.

Reporting (Donor and DRC specific)

Generate the Rolling Action plan from DRC Dynamics system, share with grants management focal points for review before final circulation of the document to all relevant staff.
Based on the Bi monthly Rolling Action Plan, follow up with the relevant staff on the timely submission of draft donor reports, and assist in the review to ensure quality and compliance with relevant requirements.
Support the Deputy Regional Director and Regional Grants Manager with ensuring high quality documentation of both internal and external reports.
Support the RGM to review CO draft reports

Donor compliance management

Support the preparation and/or facilitation of the Regional office project kick off meetings as well as for CO specific grants as deemed necessary.
Support country team in updating proposals and reports in various donor databases.
Support country teams in preparation of proposals and reports on request
Prepare and circulate donor guidance update to grants focal points in collaboration with the donor compliance specialists at HQ and the regional grants manager
Support the RGM to review regional office donor contract amendments to ensure compliance as well as coherence

Partnership management

Support the partner vetting and assessment process for the Regional office and country office upon request in line with the global partnership tools
Support with developing Partner capacity development plans
Preparation and review of partner contracts for the regional office and for the country offices upon request
Capacity building
Learn DRC Dynamics Grants module and support with capacity building of grants and non-grants staff across the region
Capacity building for new staff on Grants management during induction, onboarding as well as on the job with special emphasis on key process such as Kick off and closure and monthly grants monitoring
Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Reporting Line
This position reports to the Regional Grants, Compliance and Risk Management Manager
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

Diploma/ Undergraduate degree from a recognized University in business related field / Social Science, Development Studies or related areas
Certified Accountant (ACCA, CPA)
At least two (2) years’ work experience in humanitarian and development programming with knowledge of project cycle management.
Knowledge of database use and management
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of donor guidelines and reporting systems is an advantage but not a requirement
Ability to work within a multinational and multicultural setting
Good personal organizational skills, including time management, team work, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision
Excellent writing and editing skills in English for external audiences (including governments and donors)
Excellent excel skills
Project management knowledge desirable

Languages:

Full proficiency in English, written and spoken
Proficiency in French, written and spoken

Conditions
Contract: Twelve months’ contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment for National staff in the respective country. This position is graded at Employment Band NM.I

go to method of application »

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Apply via :

October 28, 2024
Systems Developer

Overall purpose of the role
This is a full-stack systems developer and analyst position, which plays a key role in the ongoing process of digitalization at East Africa and Great Lakes Region (EAGL) to support existing information management products such as: The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Central Database, Protection Information Management (PIM), the Knowledge Management (KM) Hub, Indicator Tracking Tools (ITT), Beneficiary & Feedback systems, SharePoint and Power Apps.
The overall purpose of this position is to support the implementation of in-house information management tools and systems aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of DRC’s program implementation, and operational outcomes; the Systems Developer position will provide the required expertise needed not only for building new system features, but for compliance to data protection requirements as provided for under GDPR and PIM data protection guidelines. The position reports to the Regional IT Manager, but works directly with the Regional MEAL Manager, the PIM unit, the Regional Data Management Specialist, the Regional GIS Specialist, and the Regional KM Specialist.
Responsibilities
Information Systems Developer

Design, build, test, and deploy information management systems that improve DRC’s programming and operational outcomes in EAGL, guided by the digitalization operational framework, and Country specific requirements.
Work with the RO’s IT and Information Management teams (MEAL, PIM, KM etc.) along the entire IT/IM life-cycle: to understand problems, capture requirements, design modular software systems, write software applications using Agile/Scrum, and document everything along the way.
Directly work with the Regional Data Management Specialist to design MEAL IM solutions by studying information needs; systems and data workflow, data usage, and work processes while adhering to the agile software development lifecycle; including meeting the standards of privacy and data protection by design.
Participate in scheduled Information Management scrum stand-up meetings, weekly iteration reviews, and monthly milestone reviews; learn new languages, platforms, toolkits, libraries, tools, and application development paradigms as necessary, and contribute work mostly on open-source data analysis, such as in R and Python projects, as appropriate, and undertake scrum master responsibilities during the Regional agile sprint planning, and release-management, in an ongoing Information management product designs; adhere to the agile team development workflow and contribute to the standardized coding style guide.
Evaluate reported bugs (new issues), optimally to find a solution, provide a workaround or assess priority and/or complexity by working closely with EAGL Country IM Specialists to prepare reference materials for end-users, and technical users through operating instructions, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
Work with EAGL Country Project Managers, from time to time, to analyse programmatic needs and systems requirements to determine feasibility of design within time, context and implementation constraints.
Work with the Regional IT Manager and Country IM Specialists to investigate, analyse and make recommendations to management regarding technology improvements, upgrades and modifications that can be adopted/adapted to improve the analysis and reporting of program information and data; develop system features that enhance end-user experience, with the right balance between functional and aesthetic design.

Systems Analyst support to PIM/MEAL

Work with EAGL Country PIM Specialists and MEAL Managers, to provide technical oversight and data protection support to PIM tools, MEAL data workflow processes, especially case management and anonymization of sensitive beneficiary data for refugees, asylum seekers, and Internally displaced people, and other assessment datasets.
Provide in-house support in the roll out of the protection monitoring systems’ PIM workflow across DRC Country operations; work with the Regional IT Manager to schedule the required Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), as an ongoing accountability, oversight/data responsibility activity in the cloud-computing infrastructure that supports EAGL PIM systems.
Provide routine and periodic support to existing regional secretariat (REDSS and GMMs), and MEAL databases, and information/data workflows, for compliance to GDPR and other data protection policies and guidelines.
Perform other Systems Analyst IT/IM/MEAL/KM support tasks as would be assigned from time to time.

Reporting
This position reports to the Regional IT Manager.
Experience and technical competencies

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or related subject
A Minimum of five years’ experience in software development or working in the design of information management systems for international humanitarian organizations.
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a software developer or engineer; with at least 2 years of full stack with development using Java, PHP or Python framework.
Advanced experience in developing data-driven applications with relational and MYSQL database engines as part of the overall application architecture (experience with any or all of the following highly desirable: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, H2 SQL, MongoDB); experience in building ETL pipelines and data cleaning/wrangling practices.
Working experience using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Python/Flask on the back-end, ReactJS on the front-end, Spring, Hibernate, jQuery, Git, RESTful web services, Agile methodology, Maven.
Advanced knowledge and demonstrable skill with popular open-source programming languages (must include Kotlin and Firebase for Android Apps)
Proficiency developing and troubleshooting complex software systems that run in mixed-environments including Linux, Unix and/or Windows on desktop, server, tablet, and mobile systems
Ability to meet deadlines against multiple priorities and schedules, as well as the ability to manage scope creep and immediately alert leadership of issues with timelines
Ability to speak to high level leadership who may need technical descriptions and developments translated to ease understanding and acceptance

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: Upholding and promoting 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:   One year renewable with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff in Kenya
Start Date:   April 2021
Duty Station:    Nairobi, Regional Office
Commitments:
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

Apply via :

candidate.hr-manager.net

October 28, 2024
Project Officer

Overall purpose of the role:
Based in Nairobi with regular travel to field locations and reporting to the Head of Programme Management Unit the Project Officer will be responsible for providing project and operational support to the BORESHA consortium, led by DRC. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating communications, website administration, documentation, filing, recording minutes of meetings, organizing meetings/workshops, organizing field travel, and liaising with consortium agency field teams to ensure timely support to operational locations. The Project Officer will also help with the coordination of high-level visits to the project, tracking partner reports by following up various actions, and disseminating information to PMU and consortium staff. The incumbent will work closely with PMU and consortium staff to exchange information and support project delivery.
Responsibilities:
Communications Lead:

As the Communications Office, manage the Communication department of the Consortium; ensure that set targets are met as per the approved implementation plans.
Conduct regular communications training and capacity building for staff in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Ensure the EU Communication and visibility guidelines are adhered to.
Manage and maintain the social media pages of the consortium
Quality assurance of products according to BORESHA’S brand manual in terms of layout, design and writing of various publications and visibility materials from the partners.
Provide support to the partners in the development and production of visibility materials including liaising with designers, print houses, etc.
Assist in knowledge documentation; Support documentation and publication of work and lessons.
Conduct field visits to collect both written and visual documentation of BORESHA’s work in the form of photography, videos, human interest stories, case studies and slideshows
Develop, design and maintain bi-monthly project newsletter
Coordinate videographers and graphic designers to produce compelling content / publications.
Ensure effective communications across different media and formats in adherence to the Consortium’s Communication Standards
Manage the Consortium’s website; as the Content officer ensure regular posting of information; Ensure page is up to date, accurate and compelling.
Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, and other marketing material that communicates the Consortium’s activities
Build and maintain relationships with journalists in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia and audiences that will help advance our work.

Team/Consortium Support:

Ensure timely and accurate execution of the day-to-day project requirements by ensuring project master work plans are followed, handling information requests and inquiries, advising visitors, scheduling meetings, and support on completing project documentation, among other related tasks
Support the Head of PMU in coordinating activities including trainings, kick-off and program review meetings, field visits, and internally and externally organized workshops. This role will also include taking meeting notes for those meetings/workshops attended, preparation of materials for programmatic meetings, and compilation and distribution of meeting minutes and relevant information.
Communicate with implementing partners as advised by the Head of PMU
Organize and coordinate visits by donors, government authorities, country team members or headquarter staff
Liaise regularly with staff in other departments, field offices, consultants, partners, and other external contacts to ensure effective information flow and timely actions
Maintain an effective filing system to include key correspondence, organization/project reports, financial information and other relevant documents
Responsible for day-to-day project correspondence, information sharing and filing, ensuring that appropriate follow-up actions are taken for on behalf of the Head of PMU.
Maintain records and track the status of action points arising from Project Steering Committee, Technical Working Group and other BORESHA meetings.
Ensure compliance with financial processes and financial records according to DRC and donor rules, regulations, policies and strategies

Programme Support:

Support project implementation processes as directed by the Head of PMU. With support from the M&E Coordinator, Finance Coordinator other PMU and consortium member staff, play a focal role in the project Inception Phase that involves ensuring work plans, budgets, office space, staffing etc. are in place for project start-up activities
Collection, analysis and presentation of information for identification of areas for support and program formulation/ implementation
Develop talking points, background, and briefing materials for meetings, publicity, and advocacy in collaboration with the communications staff of DRC and other consortium members.
Ensure that all key program documentation is filed and easily accessible and retrievable
Monitor and check project management reports for compliance with activities, expenditures and work plans
With support from DRC Administrative Unit, make logistical arrangements for program staff and guests, flight bookings and accommodation

Experience and technical competencies:

Minimum 2 years of relevant program and/or administrative experience is required
Excellent knowledge of Project Management and Support is required
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages
Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to programs management, including screening and collecting of project documentation, project data entering, preparation of revisions, filing, provision of information
Flexible, with ability to work handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills with ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team in a difficult work environment
Excellent report writing skills in English
Strong communication (written & spoken) and interpersonal skills
Ability to work cooperatively with staff from diverse cultures
Previous experience working with an NGO is preferred

Education

A University Degree in Social Sciences or any other related degree

DRC Core Competencies:
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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.

Conditions:

Contract: 9 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. This position is open to KENYAN NATIONALS ONLY.
Availability: 1st March 2021
Duty station: Nairobi with frequent travel to remote field locations in Mandera County, Kenya, Dollow Region, Somalia, and Dollo Ado Region, Ethiopia.

Apply via :

candidate.hr-manager.net

October 28, 2024