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  • Project Manager

    Project Manager

    Overall purpose of the role: (1-2 sentences)

    The overall purpose of this position is to provide day to day management and oversight of the ABLI-Garissa Project activities in Dadaab refugee camps and surrounding host communities. Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is the lead agency to implement this project with Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and International Trade Center (ITC). The Project Manager shall help to develop and standardize to the extent possible, systems and procedures and to ensure cross-functional learning between the consortium members, and provide effective backstopping among team members when circumstances require it.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    R1: Project Management, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation

    Ensure the project is implemented in ways responsive to the beneficiary communities and donor compliance procedures. This includes working closely with consortium members, local government, partner NGO 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 documentation is comprehensive (electronic and hard copy).
    Ensure project activities are delivered according to the agreed project proposal and implementation plan. (i.e. 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).
    Regularly update periodic work plans with the project team and ensure this is used by the whole project team and monitor project activity implementation.
    Ensure the project is implemented in ways responsive to the community’s needs through community participatory planning and targeting in line with DRC principles, values and following donor compliance procedures.
    Provide on-site support through frequent visits to project sites.
    Ensure that the project reports are delivered according to DRC and donor contractual requirements, within the agreed timescale and budget.
    Engage with the various technical staff from DRC, NRC and ITC to facilitate support to the team.
    Serves as the primary contact with respect to project implementation for the donor

    R2: Training & Capacity development

    Identify training needs of team and explore options for meeting them.
    Provide continuous technical support and mentorship for Team Leaders, Livelihoods Officers and Assistants in the project to develop their professional and technical competencies.
    Participate in all relevant trainings to become technically equipped for project implementation and monitoring.
    Oversee capacity-building with local structures in the camps and sub-county level contributing towards improved management of the project.
    Facilitate capacity-building plans and systems development, review/update systems and plans regularly and ensure implementation of the same.
    Ensure that minimum standards for project management and accountability are met.
    Identify and prepare key resource individuals (local level project staff) for capacity building and skills development.

    R3: Coordination & Partnership

    Coordinates the day to day implementation of the project and ensuring effective integration among the consortium members.
    Ensure proper communication mechanisms are in place to ensure effective and timely communication between project staff and the consortium members.
    Participate in regular external stakeholder meetings, and maintain external relations with the relevant government agencies, and partners in Dadaab.
    Ensure there is a system for networking and communication with relevant local government line departments, UNHCR, partners NGOs and community representations in the project areas and compliance to the same
    Promote collaboration and synergy between the consortium member project activities and similar projects/groups in the Dadaab refugee camps and host community.
    Promote a positive profile of the project and good understanding among other sectors, partners and communities about the project.
    Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders – Community support groups, community leaders, RAS, UNHCR, I/NGOs, to enhance multi-agency, multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.
    Represent the project at Dadaab-level CRRF/Livelihoods interagency coordination meetings as well as other key stakeholder forums related to the sector.

    R4: Budget Management

    The post holder will oversee the ABLI-Garissa project budget while working closely with Area Managers for DRC, NRC and ITC and therefore, responsible for budget monitoring, cash forecasting and BFU reviews.
    Will oversee the project budget in order to maintain project expenditure within budget parameters, ensuring adherence to DRC financial procedures and EU-TF 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 Managers and the Finance Teams in budget drafting and revision processes as per identified/prioritized needs of the project.

    R5: Staff Management

    Directly lead, manage and motivate the Project Support Coordinator and Project Support Assistant in Garissa Town. Ensure that they have clear objectives and receive regular supervision and reviews.
    Ensure appropriate participation of staff in project management, day to day implementation and decision making, and escalating issues to the Field Management Team.
    Ensure project staff members attend and participate in weekly and monthly office management meetings as per schedule
    Ensure timely recruitment 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 8 years of experience working in donor-funded projects or programmes, 4 years of which in managing projects or programmes.
    Experience working communities within refugee camp and host community set ups.
    Experience in implementing livelihoods/self-reliance interventions including drylands agriculture, enterprise development, community-managed microfinance, vocational skills development, et cetera.
    Clear understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards for Quality and Accountability in humanitarian work (CHS)
    Experience in capacity-building staff, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops 
    Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
    Demonstrates a good understanding of Project Cycle Management  
    Has excellent communication (spoken and written) and presentation skills 
    Good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem-solving ability
    Possess a good level of conflict management skills 
    Possess a sense of cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect for diversity
    Strong organizational, team spirit and team work skills
    Knowledge of the key issues and current trends in refugee affairs

    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 www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Please remember to upload both a letter of application and your CV and do not attach any written recommendations. Please submit your application and CV in English not later than 27 November, 2020

    Apply via :

    candidate.hr-manager.net

  • Livelihoods Assistant

    Livelihoods Assistant

    Overall Purpose of the Role
    To support trainings and capacity building of refugees, community members, DRC staff, local government, etc in restoration of community agroecosystems including permaculture based design for agroecology and agroforestry.

    Responsibilities

    Train communities in building A-Frame survey tools and measuring land contours
    Conduct training in establishment of grey water mulch basin systems and tree guilds
    Tree planting in water harvesting structures and patterns
    Implementation of Resilience Design techniques on Farms and land peripheral to farm lands
    Design for road water harvesting and path water harvesting in to on contour water harvesting earthworks
    Conduct trainings in composting and biofertilizers
    Conduct trainings in seed selection, seed saving
    Establish Tree Nurseries
    Assist to develop species recovery plans and species identification

    Reporting Line
    The Livelihoods Assistant will report to Regional Resilience and Livelihoods Coordinator

    About You

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Qualifications

    A University degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering or in Agriculture/Agroecology
    Training in Resilience Design
    Training in Permaculture Design Course
    At least 1 year experience in implementing agroforestry, agroecology with rural communities

    Languages

    Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili is required

    Conditions
    Contract: Contract ending 15th December. 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.I

    Availability: Immediately

    Duty station: Based in Nairobi with regular and prolonged travel to the field (especially Burundi, Uganda and Kenya)

    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 www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

    Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 21 August, 2020.

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

    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.

    Apply via :

    candidate.hr-manager.net

  • Regional Age, Gender and Inclusion Coordinator

    Regional Age, Gender and Inclusion Coordinator

    About the job
    Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for East Africa & Great Lakes Regional Office, the Regional Inclusion Coordinator, with a focus on Age, Gender, Diversity and inclusion of beneficiaries will provide technical support on the mainstreaming of same into DRC’s programming and operations. This will involve providing support to the Regional Office and 9 country teams within the DRC EAGL region (Burundi, Djibouti, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda).
     
    The position will be responsible for guiding country offices on application of the DRC AGDM Policy and its Organizational and Programmatic AGDM Minimum Standards, hereunder mainstreaming AGD within all our three programming platforms; emergency, solutions and root causes. This will include developing and adapting tools to support AGD analysis within the project management cycle; building staff capacity to apply tools; and promoting learning on AGDM within the region. Moreover, the position will also ensure that AGD is mainstreamed into the DRC EAGL institutional culture and operations, that there is tools and guidance to ensure better beneficiaries’ inclusion, and finally spearheading efforts to promote gender parity.
     
    This will entail partnering with other technical coordinators and senior management at country and regional level, as well as maintaining regular communication with the global AGD focal point in DRC HQ and participating in the global DRC AGDM Advisory Group.
     
    Responsibilities
    The inclusion Coordinator with the focus outlined above will:

    Provide strategic advice on age, gender and diversity mainstreaming – with a view to also strengthen beneficiary voices into programming and operations to the Regional Office and Country Office Teams
    Monitor implementation of Regional Age, Gender and Diversity Strategy and lead efforts by Country Office Teams to develop strategies, action plans and budgets 
    Conduct detailed age, gender and diversity analysis to guide DRC’s operations, institutional culture and programming within its platforms and corresponding sectors 
    Lead in mainstreaming age, gender and diversity in programme strategies and interventions in line with the DRC AGDM Programme Minimum Standards
    Review Country Teams’ quarterly and annual reporting and ensure sufficient compliance with DRC AGDM Minimum Standards
    Lead the design and implementation of studies, including developing research protocols and data collection tools, supervising data collection, facilitating focus group discussions, and analyzing sex-and age-disaggregated data from a broad range of sources for the identification age, gender and diversity issues
    Conduct assessments to determine learning and capacity gaps and design training and capacity building tools for staff on age, gender and diversity
    Lead initiatives to create enabling and safe work environments e.g. on sexual harassment, work life balance, in collaboration with relevant regional and country office staff in line with DRC organisational AGDM Minimum Standards
    Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the age, gender and diversity sector and participate in relevant donor and coordination groups
    Identify and advise on entry points for new initiatives for DRC EAGL to strengthen national and local understanding of age, gender and diversity issues in close consultation with the ESMT
    In coordination with the global AGD focal point, contribute to and take lead in developing policy position papers / briefs and advocacy messaging on thematic age, gender and diversity issues to support the raising of DRC’s profile on AGD related to EAGL region and when appropriate beyond
    In coordination with the global AGD focal point and the global AGDM Advisory Group, support formulation of guidelines, policies and best practices to be integrated into knowledge management efforts and communities of practice
    Contribute to and ensure synergy with global DRC AGDM workstreams, through regular coordination with the global AGD focal point and participation in the global AGDM Advisory Group
    Contribute to development and roll-out of DRC training material on AGDM and roll out within EAGL RO

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

    At least 10 years’ proven experience in design, implementing and/or evaluating gender and human rights related programmes/projects
    Masters’ degree in relevant social sciences with expertise in gender analysis and policy;
    International development experience
    Experience in working in fragile and conflict contexts 
    Proven experience with assessing and strengthening institutional, organizational and technical gender capacity 
    Experience with implementing gender, inclusion and diversity 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 and women’s rights;
    Experience in East Africa Region & Great Lakes region will be seen as an advantage
    Highly experienced and skilled drafter;
    Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability; 
    Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and French.
    Experience working in insecure environments and willingness to travel within the region

    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: 1-year renewable subject to Performance and Funding.
    Contract: Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Kenyan National Staff under Band NM. F.
    Start Date: 15th April 2020
    Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travel within the East Africa and Great Lakes Region.
    Reporting: This position reports to Deputy Regional Director.
    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.

  • Country Director

    Country Director

    DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a human rights framework, the DRC East Africa and Great Lakes (EAGL) operation focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrants in Burundi, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. The EAGL Regional office also supports non-operational initiatives, focusing on mixed migration issues, civil society engagement, and advocacy and policy initiatives related to displacement.
     
    The Kenya operation falls under the EAGL Regional Office based in Nairobi. DRC work in Kenya began in 2005 with activities in support of refugees implemented through partners. Direct implementation began in 2009 in the Rift Valley Province to support IDPs from the post-election violence. In 2010, DRC commenced direct programming in Dadaab, with current operations in Dadaab, Kakuma, Kalobeyei, Lodwar, Mandera, and Nairobi urban programme. The programme is also implementing border security and peace building programmes in Mandera and Wajir Counties, a cross border resilience programme in the Mandera Triangle and a land conflicts programme in Turkana County. DRC focuses on Protection, Economic development, Durable Solutions, and Community Driven Development programming, amongst others.
     
    About the job
    The Country Director’s prime objectives will be to provide leadership and strategic management with a view to position DRC as the leading INGO in Kenya on protection of displaced populations and the promotion of durable solutions; oversee the strengthening of DRC’s programme development, quality and accountability framework and be a proactive partner in the wider regional strategic and programme development processes.
    Responsibilities:
    Direct managerial oversight and support: Ensure that the SMT and PMs have clear and realistic performance-based management goals. Tasks include:

    Direct line management of SMT, Consortium Managers, Area Managers, and country wide programme support team;
    Support PMs to establish good management support for their teams;
    Provide on-going support and coaching, and ensure that staff has the necessary capacity to fulfil their responsibilities.

    Programme Strategy: To develop and update the Kenya programme strategy, within DRC/DDG’s overall regional and global strategic frameworks. Tasks include:

    Keeping abreast key conflict and displacement trends in the region impacting Kenya;
    Identifying key developments and trends in refugee response in countries and position the organisation to best deal with these
    Ensure that the key regional and global frameworks are contextualised and applied in the country program context and ensure that staff understand these,
    Leading a consultative process for local strategy development and ensuring that beneficiaries remain at the center of our work,
    Leading the Kenya annual programme portfolio analyses,
    Playing a key role in fundraising and donor contract management.

    Quality and Accountability: To be responsible for ensuring that programmes comply with the organisational quality and accountability commitments. Tasks include:

    Ensure that the Operations and Programme Handbooks are utilized throughout all offices,
    Lead process of developing and updating the local Humanitarian Accountability Framework and Quality Management System,
    Promote accountability concepts and practices,
    Promote effective evidence development and learning across the country operation

    Safety and Security: To hold overall responsibility for ensuring that DRC’s Kenya programme is delivered in a safe and secure manner. Tasks include:

    Working with DRC’s Regional Security Advisor and Kenya safety specialists to ensure that all EAGL security management protocols and procedures are updated, made locally relevant and applied consistently,
    To be overall responsible for ensuring security analyses is being done collectively and regularly,
    Ensuring compliance with risk mitigation against corruption, fraud and diversion.

     
    Representation, Coordination and Stakeholder management: To ensure that DRC/DDG maintains excellent and productive relations with all key stakeholders, especially beneficiaries, local authorities, the humanitarian community and donors. Tasks include:

    Representing DRC/DDG at relevant and senior forums/ meetings,
    Ensuring other staff are appropriately representing DRC/DDG at relevant forums/ meetings,
    Maintaining agreed profile of DRC/DDG at country level,
    Conducting regular stakeholder analyses to ensure that DRC/DDG has good understanding of dynamics/ relationships,  
    Engaging in, and where effective, leading coordination processes amongst key stakeholders.

    Advocacy and communication: To lead the Kenya team’s advocacy in all DRC/DDG key messages. Tasks include:

    With Regional Office to prepare and implement an advocacy and communication strategy,
    Guiding staff to advocate clearly, appropriately and strategically.

    Financial accountability: Ensure that the different programmes deliver financial accountability. Tasks include:

    Playing an active and coordinating role in linking finance teams with the Regional finance teams, and financial management itself,
    Ensuring that financial systems are followed by FOs and that financial reports submitted are accurate,
    Ensuring the finance and programme teams have a productive engagement.

    About you
    To be successful in this role we expect the following:

    At least ten years’ management experience, as head or senior member of humanitarian or development programme/organisation; at least five years in East Africa region 
    Demonstrated experienced with conflict related displacement issues
    Good communicator and proven diplomacy with all types of stakeholders
    Proven commitment to accountable practices and knowledgeable of quality assurance systems
    Hands on experience in managing staff in insecure and remote locations with strong human resource management skills in general.
    Experience of managing budgets and multiple donor contracts
    Demonstrated experience in donor contact, fundraising and networking
    Fluency in English (speaking, writing, reading) is essential
    Fluency in Swahili preferred

    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
    Contract length: 2 years
    Level: D
    Designation of Duty Station: Nairobi with frequent travel to field locations; Family – non-accompanied
    Start date: 7 June 2020
    Please note this is a national contract. And is open only to Kenyan nationals both within and external to DRC.
    For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Heather Amstutz, heather.amstutz@drc.ngo.

  • IT Intern

    IT Intern

    Overall purpose of the role:
    Maintain a standard level of basic services and support to the regional office and implementation of the IT improvement and global innovational plants of the communication platform and ERP preparedness.
    Key Responsibilities

    Assist in performing software installations and support day-to-day systems operations.
    Troubleshooting the LAN.
    Hardware and software support.
    Ensure that the anti-virus within the organization is updated on a timely basis through administrative kit.
    Performing preventive maintenance service on the IT equipment on a scheduled basis
    Perform general repairs on IT equipment and peripherals as instructed
    Daily routine checks of the systems uptime and performance and report abnormalities.
    Support to maintain an inventory schedule of all IT equipment and software in use and in the store, through diagnosing their status and performance.
    Maintain a record of all equipment received for repairs and maintenance. Ensure that internet invoices are got on time and forwarded to finance for payment
    Provide help desk and technical support to the users.
    Provide Simple guidelines manuals to the staff during service time.
    Updating of the IT helpdesk database daily
    Compilation of the user survey performance forms from all the field offices.
    Any other duties as may be requested

    About you
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders,
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative
    Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures
    Demonstrating Integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Moreover, we also expect the following:
    Essential qualifications:

    Degree in IT/Computer science or any relevant field.
    A+, N+, CCNA certification.
    Experience in Networking , Hardware and Software Support.
    Hands on experience in Computer repairs
    Experience in O365 troubleshooting skills
    Good communication skills.
    Flexible person and ready to work on odd hours.
    Self-motivated and Team Player.

    Languages

    Professional fluency in written and spoken English;
    French will be an added advantage

  • Area Manager

    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 and Kakuma implementing programs directly and in partnership with local NGOs.
    Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

    Retain 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 staff; provide overview management for the entire Kakuma 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 Kalobeyie Refugee Camps in Turkana County. 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

    Advanced university degree in relevant field (relief, development, recovery)
    Possess at least 5-years relevant experience; at least 3-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: 1 Year
    Level: M: E2
    Designation of Duty Station: Non-Family Duty Station
    Start date: April, 2020
    Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact: Pauline.Kagai@drc.ngo
    For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
    DRC as an employer
    By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

    Professionalism, impact & expertise
    Humanitarian approach & the work we do
    Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
    Culture, values & strong leadership
    Fair compensation & continuous development
    Read more here about what our employees say about working in DRC.

  • GIS Assistant

    GIS Assistant

    Overall purpose 
    The GIS Assistant will provide support in GIS for development and in the development of maps. The GIS assistant shall take lead in participatory mapping during field research. He/She will also support in preparation of tools for data collection in relations to data and GIS.
    Responsibilities: 
    Map development

    Take lead in participatory mapping during field research
    Prepare maps for donor reports and research reports
    Produce maps and data for Programs and Projects
    Participate in proposal development by producing maps for the proposals
    Support grants and programme teams during proposal development upon their request in relation to GIS initiatives.

    Data management

    Prepare mobile questionnaires for field data collection
    Collate and organize data collected
    Analyze and compile a report of the analysis
    Develop and maintain databases

    Training

    Train members of staff and project teams on the application of GIS
    Train project teams on participatory mapping

    Reporting Arrangements
    The GIS Assistant will report to the Regional Head of Programme DDG
    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.
    Requirements

    A university degree in geography, statistics or GIS
    GIS Certification
    Extensive experience of using GIS mapping platforms (particularly ArcGIS)
    Strong qualitative research skills
    High degree of computer literacy
    Good interpersonal working relationships
    Strong planning skills with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
    Attention to detail, flexibility and professionalism
    Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
    Proficiency in SPSS or other quantitative data analysis tools

    Conditions
    Availability:     February 2020
    Duty station:    Nairobi, Regional Office
    Contract:    National contract in accordance with DRC terms for National staff in Kenya.
    Application 
    Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under vacancies no later than 24 January, 2020.
    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. 
    DRC as an employer
    By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

    Professionalism, impact & expertise
    Humanitarian approach & the work we do
    Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
    Culture, values & strong leadership
    Fair compensation & continuous development

  • Senior Project Coordinator

    Senior Project Coordinator

    Overall Purpose Of The RoleBased in Mandera Town with regular travel to field locations in Somalia and Ethiopia, the Senior Project Coordinator has responsibility for day to day implementation of a DRC-led consortium of 4 agencies implementing a cross-border EU-funded grant across Mandera, Kenya, Dollo Ado, Ethiopia and Gedo, Somalia. The Senior Project Coordinator will support the Head of PMU with strategic guidance and leadership of the BORESHA grant, and will support in determining specific programme design, delivery, progress against the approved work plan, reporting against the monitoring plan, and overall performance of implementing agencies. The Senior Project Coordinator is a key member of the Programme Management Unit and will contribute to ensure overall planning, implementing, and managing of the project, and establishment of the M+E framework to assure progress towards achieving project goals and objectives.S/he will oversee timely delivery of planned results, within budget, with adherence to applicable policies, provide capacity building to project staff, represent the project with internal and external stakeholders in field locations, including the donor, and contribute to planning, coordination and learning within the consortium.ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Project Coordinator refers to and works in close collaboration with the senior project staff of each of the implementing agencies. Specific responsibilities include:

    Contribute to overall leadership and management, and general technical direction, for the design and implementation of project activities
    Responsible for day to day design, delivery, and progress against agreed targets of the project across all implementing agencies and areas
    Responsible for ensuring the timely and quality completion of all programme technical and financial deliverables and reports in accordance with EU guidelines
    Ensure a shared project vision and ‘theory of change’ amongst staff and across all implementing agencies
    Serve as a liaison with and build effective working relationships with the EU, government counterparts, local partners, communities and other relevant stakeholders
    Oversee financial and administrative management of the programme at field level, ensuring compliance with DRC and EU rules and regulations
    Support the establishment of effective project reporting, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and personnel and procurement mechanisms
    Develop partnerships in the humanitarian community at local level and coordinate with authorities at County Government levels.
    Participate in consortium Project Steering Committee meetings and Technical Working Group meetings, and ensure implementation of corrective measures.
    Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to other programmes, capacity building of key project staff, and strengthening community-based organizations and mechanisms
    Participate in the hiring, professional development and evaluation process of PMU staff, ensuring achievement of project results by setting specific goals and providing continuous performance feedback.

    Experience And Technical Competencies

    Minimum of 10 years’ of professional experience relevant for the successful implementation of cross-border programmes
    Experience managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple project partners
    Proven experience in programme design and management, including budget expenditure, donor relations, reporting, proposal writing, staff management, and monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
    Proven experience in Livelihoods and/or related fields in a management capacity.
    Demonstrated track record of strong donor relationships, specifically EU
    Experience living and/or working in Mandera, Dollow or Dollo Ado strongly preferred
    Communication Skills: Excellent writing and verbal skills in English, knowledge of the Somali language a plus.
    Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to manage a large workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
    Work style: Highly organized team player, pro-active and with demonstrated strong personal initiative and decision making ability. Proven solid analytical and problem solving skills.

    Personal competencies

    Leadership skills, including ability to build and motivate a team and willingness to deal with challenges.
    Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures.
    Demonstrated successful experience working within a complex security environment is preferred.stakeholders
    Excellent in the use of MS Office Suite, email and internet
    Knowledge and understanding of Somali society/language
    Experience in a refugee setting and knowledge of refugee issues an asset (but not a requirement)

    About YouIn 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.EducationRelevant university degree in Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations, Law or any other relevant field.Fluency in written and spoken English essentialKey Stakeholders

    Internal: Project and Programme Staff,
    Externa l: Partner organizations, Donor organizations, Government departments

    Conditions

    Contract: Standard contract is 12 months and is renewable based on performance and availability of funds. Salary and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment.
    Availability: December 2019
    Duty station : The position will be based in Mandera County

  • Delivery/Customs House Brokerage Opportunities

    Delivery/Customs House Brokerage Opportunities

    We Offer
    A challenging and rewarding opportunity where we will provide you with the framework to build a long-term career in the global trade and transportation industryBuild your knowledge from working with world-class experts within the shipping and business fieldsBuild a global network that you can leverage in your future interactions to enable collaboration and careerBe significantly exposed to high level leaders to ensure that theoretical insights are continuously linked to concrete business challengesBecome part of a diverse team where we play to win and ‘we’ always comes before ‘I’.
    Key Responsibilities

    Do your absolute best together with your colleagues to execute strategies to reach the business objectives of your teamSteer your career. Your core support team will empower you to be the captain of your career on the journey of personal growth
    Join a team of colleagues who have robust functional acumen, strong insight, informed opinions and passion for the dynamics behind global trade
    You will be the face of the company in front of customers while handling their queries & issues
    Ensure customer satisfaction through high quality, positive customer experience and a smooth execution of the end to end shipment lifecycle
    Act as a key contact and build strong and sustainable relationship with external & internal stakeholders including Commercial team and Global Service Centre for handover of business terms and conditions agreed
    Hunt sales leads and follow up opportunities to attract new customers, revive lost or inactive accounts as well as developing business with regular customers. This will include conducting sales promotion campaigns
    Ensure all relevant products and services are proposed to the customer to maximise Maersk profitability
    Promote the Maersk Brand in daily interactions through various channels and agreed media
    Manage sales pipeline, segmentation and accurate forecasting
    Prepare and submit weekly and monthly report to Management
    Develop strong understanding of customers’ business drivers, needs and requirements.

    Who we are looking for

    Bachelor Degree
    Previous experience in shipping/logistics
    2-3 years of Customs/Delivery experience
    Team player
    Self-driven and goal-oriented
    Able to work under pressure
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    Customer focused, proactive and Commercial career orientation
    Strong desire to pursue a long-term career in transport and logistics
    An excellent command of spoken and written English.

  • Regional Finance Controller

    Regional Finance Controller

    The purpose of the Regional Finance Controller position is to provide overall support on all Financial Matters within East Africa & Great lakes Region in close collaboration with the Regional Finance Manager. Initiate development of a constant improvement of financial and administrative systems, procedures, guidelines etc that can lead to more efficient financial management in line with DRC guidelines. Implement relevant training on financial matters for all relevant staff in the region.
    Responsibilities
    Budgeting

    Review country offices (Countries in EAGL) projects/proposal budgets for accuracy, completeness and ensure RO and HQ contributions are provided for.
    Review Budget Follow up ( BFU), Co-funding setup and Budget amendments in DRC Dynamics
    Review Countries Operational Master Budgets for accuracy, completeness and ensure gaps/surpluses are correctly addressed.
    Review Prognosis

    Financial Compliance & Risk Management

    Conduct Financial & compliance, Desk and in-country reviews.
    Support internal and external audits
    Review Annual Performance Indicators (APIs)
    Review Risk registers & Issues Log reports
    Track high-risk audit/compliance items and incorporate into the Desk review reports.

    Financial Reporting

    Review of donor reports for accuracy, compliance with donor requirements and timeliness

    Bank management, reconciliations & Closures

    Review completion of month end tasks by country programs.
    Ensure that Country offices have updated authorization, signature verifications, power of Attorneys and Bank mandates in place as per Operations Handbook.
    Follow up and monitor monthly reconciliation overviews of balance sheet items.

    Trainings & Capacity Building of staff in the region

    Conduct Finance training for non-Finance Managers for the country programs.
    Capacity Building of Field Finance Staff on DRC Dynamics, financial procedures and proper supporting documentation for payments and ensure all DRC offices are following DRC, donor policies and accepted accounting principles.

    Backfilling of other staff

    Back filling of Country programs during periods of gaps and backfilling for the other RFCs.

    Reporting
    The Regional Finance Controller reports to the Regional Finance Manager
    About you 
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of 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

    Requirements
    Experience and technical competencies

    Degree in Finance or Accounting and final certification in CPA or ACCA with at least 5 years work experience in finance or accounting in INGOs.
    Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably in an international NGO with at least 5 years work experience in finance or accounting.
    Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor reports
    Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or other similar systems is an added advantage
    Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills
    Proven management skills

    Languages

    Fluent in written and spoken English.

    Conditions
    Contract: Contract ending 31 December 2019, 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 under Employment Band NM G1
    Availability: November 2019
    Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.
    Application
    Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter in English through the online application on www.drc.ngo under vacancies no later than 11 October 2019.