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  • Livelihoods Officer in Kenya – Junior EU Aid Volunteer

    Livelihoods Officer in Kenya – Junior EU Aid Volunteer

    Do you wish to pursue an international career within the humanitarian sector? Are you keen on working in an intercultural environment? And do you want to upgrade your skills and get hands-on experience by working in a leading international organization? Then a position as an EU Aid Volunteer is your chance.
    ELIGIBILITY AND EXCEPTION CRITERIA:
    Candidates applying for the EU Aid Volunteer position must be:

    An EU citizen or a long-term resident in an EU Member State.
    Minimum 18 years of age.

    Please note that candidates must be available for an EU face-to-face training from September 25th to October 9th 2019 to be considered for the position.
    Additionally, all EU Aid Volunteers 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.

    CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS
    As an EU Aid Volunteer your expenses during trainings and deployment will be covered, including travel costs, insurance, and accommodation. In addition, EU Aid Volunteers will receive a monthly sub-sistence allowance covering everyday expenses during deployment, such as food, local transportation, etc.

  • Regional Head of Support Services

    Regional Head of Support Services

    Job description

    Overall purpose of the role
    The Regional Head of Support Services (RHOSS) is a member of the Regional Senior Management team who assumes overall responsibility for strategic development and capacity of support functions (Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Administration, IT, as well as Grants, Risk and Compliance) in the region in line with global initiatives and in close coordination with the Regional Director. The RHOSS promotes optimal and accountable use of resources; ensures guidance, support and capacity building related to the support functions in the region; and oversees the implementation of policy and procedures to meet donor and organizational compliance at the same time continually maintain high standards of delivery, ensure risks are managed to meet programming needs and to ensure effective support to country operations. The RHOSS explores and creates synergies between Country Offices and RO related to support functions; and ensures the correct implementation of risk and compliance and Code of Conduct mechanisms in the region.
    Responsibilities
    Strategy leadership and policy alignment

    Engage in and support the annual planning and review processes to identify both short term and long term resource needs and translate these into objectives and priorities for changing and emerging DRC context in the region
    Contribute to the development of the Regional Strategic Programme Document, Country Plans and Results Contracts in accordance with the DRC Global Policies and guidelines that will ensure that regional and country staff adhere to plans and monitor results against expected outcomes and indicators.
    Actively engage and potentially lead the development and implementation of new systems throughout the region, in particular leading the transition of DRC EAGL to the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
    Liaise with relevant units in DRC HQ and COs for coordination, roll-out of global policies and guidelines and HQ support when needed, and ensure the rollout of new support systems, tools and policies is successful. Provide necessary support and feedback to HQ during global processes at planning and implementation stages.
    Facilitate interaction and cooperation between R0/CO across support functions, by proactively looking for common and agreed ways of working, agreed standards and approaches including support to countries to improve procedure by proposing improvements to OH to improve in work flows.
    In addition to compliance with the Operations Handbook, coordinate the contextualization and ensure adequate policy and for support areas and grants management, and at the same ensure that policies are implemented across the region.
    As the Risk Management focal point, review internal controls and continually recommend improvement from compliance visits, Internal Audits, External Audits and all other compliance reviews to ensure the support growth in tandem.
    Ensure set up of effective support structure is in place to address DRC/DDG needs at RO; as well as prompt advice to countries on queries raised.
    Manage, coordinate and coach functional head of departments and encourage a harmonious environment for all staff in the support services

    Financial Management

    Coordinate financial planning support to support Regional Director, including budget monitoring & financial spending strategies
    Check the integrity and robustness of financial procedures and suggest corrective actions to minimise losses; Institute system and process to ensure financial regulations, procedures and documentation requirements in finance are adhered to in all DRC country operations.
    Provide the regional director with monthly/quarterly Regional Financial indicators and reports
    Support Regional Finance manager in transition to Dynamics master budget processes for Regional and all COs.
    Provide support and troubleshooting to CO experiencing capacity constraints due to turnover and/or transition; could involve periodic deployment.
    Provide technical assistance to Country Office finance teams to improve in country financial operations, and awareness of global accounting and donor requirements.
    Assist and when required guidance to the onboarding process of key Finance positions within the region.
    Institute system and process to ensure financial regulations, procedures and documentation requirements in finance are adhered to in all DRC country operations.

    Grants, Supply Chain, Administration and IT

    Ensure transparent, timely and quality delivery of supply chain, HR, IT, SC and grant services at all levels of organisation hierarchy.
    Ensure that effective support and grant policies are in place and implemented.
    Ensure regular and high quality IT support to all users in EAGL office and identify appropriate solutions and recommendations
    Ensure that all necessary agreements, permits and licenses necessary for DRC operations are in place/updated on national administrative rules and regulations pertaining to the activities of DRC across the region.

    Compliance and risk management

    Engage with country programmes to ensure that the financial management, supply chain, grants, IT and HR and administration management fulfils the highest standards of accountability in accordance with DRC’s support function guidelines.
    Conduct regular controls to ensure that the necessary systems and resources are in place to minimize and investigate fraud and misconduct.
    Provide technical support to the HOSS and CD’s on the Code of Conduct policy and reporting mechanism.
    Provide guidance for complicated investigations, liaise with the risk and compliance department in HQ.
    Focal point for follow up on the recommendations from internal audits, external audits, donor audits and other compliance reports. If necessary, the RHOSS will provide additional guidance, support and/or training to the country offices.
    Ensure that all administrative and legal-related systems are accurate and maintained
    Develop a risk management plan for the country that identifies the major financial and operational risks and implement a mitigation strategy

    People Management

    Lead and manage the Regional HR and Admin Manager, Regional SC Mgr, Regional IT Mgr, and the Regional Finance Manager (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)
    Provide functional management to country-based HOSS
    Participate in recruitment of HOSS in COs and contribute to their performance appraisals
    Work to build the capacity of the operational support staff throughout the operation though frequent in-service training sessions and mentoring support

    DRC Dynamics ERP System

    Ensure ERP functionality is properly used by relevant staff
    Apply reports and data analytics from DRC Dynamics to improve overall performance
    Lead the development of key planning, training and adequate resource mobilization for DRC Dynamics roll-out in the ME region.
    Act as heavy user for most of the Projects & Finance functionalities

    Other

    Support the Country/Regional Director and the Senior Management Team in liaising with donors and authorities, especially as relates to issues of compliance, registration, and audit
    Ensure that DRC retains and continually develops its operational capacity to provide rapid emergency response in particular within its procurement and transport systems

    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

    Post graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting and Addition Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CPS is desired.
    7 years of senior management experience in INGO or other international agencies in finance, support services and/or operations management in international humanitarian set up, including demonstrated ability to set up operational management systems in a large or new programmes
    At least 5 years’ experience with people management and proven leadership skills
    Experience in a similar role in an international NGO with proven leadership skills
    Proven operational management experience and capability, including in conflict areas
    Proven significant financial, information and systems management experience
    Significant experience in procurement and tender processes
    Understanding and experience of institutional fundraising
    Understanding of the countries in which DRC operates and sensitive to the cultural context
    Experience working in an ERP system, including supply chain, finance and HR systems

    Languages

    Full professional proficiency in English
    Proficiency in French and/or Swahili is beneficial

    Conditions
    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 conditions in the respective Country. This position is under Employment band M.E
    Availability: July 2019
    Duty station: Position to be based in Nairobi with frequent travel within East Africa and Great Lakes Region.

  • Regional Age, Gender and Diversity Coordinator

    Regional Age, Gender and Diversity Coordinator

    Job Details

    Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for East Africa & Great Lakes Regional Office, the Regional Age, Gender and Diversity Coordinator will provide technical support on the integration of age, gender and diversity (AGD) 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 integrating 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 AGD within the region. Moreover, the position will also ensure that AGD is integrated into the DRC EAGL institutional culture and operations, including spearheading efforts to promote gender parity.
     
    This will entail partnering with other technical coordinators and senior management at country and regional level.
     
    Responsibilities 

    Provide strategic advice on age, gender and diversity 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 integrating age, gender and diversity into design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme strategies and interventions
    Review Country Teams’ quarterly and annual reporting and ensure that they integrate age, gender and diversity sufficiently
    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
    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
    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
    Support formulation of guidelines, policies and best practices to be integrated into knowledge management efforts and communities of practice

     
    Reporting 
    The Regional Age, Gender and Diversity Coordinator will report to Deputy Regional Director
     
    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 

    Masters’ degree in relevant social sciences with expertise in gender analysis and policy, and international development experience;
    At least 10 years’ proven experience in design, implementing and/or evaluating gender-related programmes/projects
    Experience in working in fragile and conflict contexts
    Proven experience with assessing and strengthening institutional, organizational and technical gender capacity
    Experience with implementing gender mainstreaming agendas across a variety of sectors,
    Ability to work under pressure and with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
    Excellent inter-personal and negotiation skills;
    Strong links with international, regional and national networks on gender equality 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;
    Experience working in insecure environments and willingness to travel within the region

     
    Languages 

    Fluent in written and spoken English and preferably in French too

    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 conditions in the respective Country.
     
    Availability: July 2019
     
    Duty station: Position to be based in either of the following locations; Nairobi or Kampala with frequent travel within East Africa and Great Lakes Region.
     
    Commitments:  DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

  • Mixed Migration Assistant

    Mixed Migration Assistant

    Background
    The Mixed Migration Centre is a leading source for independent and high-quality data, information, research and analysis on mixed migration. Through the provision of credible evidence and expertise on mixed migration, MMC aims to support agencies, policy makers and practitioners to make well-informed decisions, to positively impact global and regional migration policies, to contribute to protection and assistance responses for people on the move and to stimulate forward thinking in the sector responding to mixed migration. MMC focuses on 6 core regions, with regional teams in each of these: Eastern Africa & Yemen; North Africa; West Africa; the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Read more about the MMC here: www.mixedmigration.org. The MMC is part of the Danish Refugee Council.
    Since 2014, MMC has been implementing the Mixed Migration Monitoring Mechanism initiative (4Mi), a growing network of monitors stationed in key migration hubs in more than 20 countries along 7 major migration routes, who are interviewing refugees and migrants on the move on a continuous basis. Read more about 4Mi here: http://www.mixedmigration.org/4mi/. 4Mi is MMCs flagship project and provides the data which is key to the three overall objectives of MMC:

    To increase the understanding of migration
    To contribute to policy development and debate
    To contribute to evidence-based responses for people on the move

    While managed and implemented by MMC regional hubs through different 4Mi programmes, MMC and DRC aim to further develop 4Mi into a global data collection tool, allowing for standardized data collection and comparative analysis across various mixed migration routes globally.
    ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibilities of the Mixed Migration Assistant can be summarized as offering high calibre support to the Regional Mixed Migration Manager with specific duties and responsibilities as outlined below. The nature of the position requires that most of the duties are undertaken with limited supervision and sometimes independently.

    Program Support (50%)

    Lead the process of drafting donor narrative reports and updates
    Support in the development of proposals and concept notes, including development and consolidation of final budget
    Regularly update the Grants Follow Up table and share with team members
    Act as the primary liaison between the MMC team and the Grants team to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations
    Regularly reviewing donor contracts and outlining key requirements and guidelines for all relevant departments and for the team

    Financial support & budgeting (20%)

    Regularly reviewing project budgets on a monthly basis and providing feedback to the relevant teams
    Setting up monthly budget follow up meetings with the project team, finance teams and the grants teams
    Undertaking monthly re-booking and re-allocation of costs across all project budgets ensuring that DRC and donor guidelines are adhered to
    Supporting the Mixed Migration Manager and the Mixed Migration Specialist in reviewing the Master Budget on a regular basis
    Support the Mixed Migration Monitoring Mechanism Initiative (4Mi) team in processing monitor payments, including support in consolidating all financial documents and annexes

    Procurement (20%)

    Support the Mixed Migration Manager in the identification of quarterly and annual procurement needs for the team
    Leading the procurement process within the team including raising purchase requisition requests, follow up with the Supply Chain teams on delivery of goods and services, quality control of delivered goods and services, liaison with suppliers on any matter arising, and invoicing and payment
    Support the Supply Chain teams in ensuring compliance to donor procurement rules and procedures particularly for MMC projects
    Regularly update the MMC asset registry, including working with I.T and Supply Chain teams to ensure that all assets are recorded and coded
    Support the Mixed Migration Manager in the recruitment of consultants, including but not limited to, liaising with the Supply Chain and Human Resource teams in advertising consultancies, identification of candidates, invoicing and payment, consultant evaluation and consultancy close-out procedures
    Support the Mixed Migration Manager and the Supply Chain team in identification and verification of various vendors and service providers

    Overall Coordination and Support (10%)

    Support in planning and facilitation of MMC events and meetings
    Supporting in other additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Mixed Migration Manager

    About you
    To be successful in this role, we expect you to be a positive, mature leader with a proven track record of developing effective initiatives, programmes, and impact.
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
    Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
    Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values

    Moreover, we also expect the following:
    Essential qualifications:

    He/she should have at least 3 years’ Programme management experience in an INGO.
    He/she should have a University Degree in a relevant field; International development/relations, Political science, Communications, Social science
    He/she should have an interest in the regional mixed migration dynamic in East and Southern Africa and Yemen.
    He/she should have Proven experience in financial management and program development in an INGO
    He /She should be able to work independently and with excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
    He/she should be able to Demonstrated ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records.
    He/ She should be able to Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
    He/she should possess Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
    He/she should be able to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
    He/she should be Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

    Conditions
    Availability: 1st July 2019
    Duty station: Nairobi – Kenya
    Reporting: Regional Mixed Migration Manager
    Duration: Until 31st December 2019, contract possibility of extension, subject to performance and funding.
    Contract: Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment National Staff in Kenya.
    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.

  • Resilience Advisor in Kenya – Junior EU Aid Volunteer

    Resilience Advisor in Kenya – Junior EU Aid Volunteer

    Do you wish to pursue an international career within the humanitarian sector? Are you keen on working in an intercultural environment? And do you want to upgrade your skills and get hands-on experience by working in a leading international organization? Then a position as an EU Aid Volunteer is your chance.
    ABOUT THE EU AID VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE
    The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is leading an exciting new EU project aiming at recruiting and de-ploying volunteers as part of the European Union Aid Volunteers initiative. The project enables EU citizens and long-term residents in EU to get involved in international humanitarian aid projects and kick-start their career.
    This is a great opportunity for professionals earlier in their career to get involved in international humanitarian aid projects and by this kick-starting an international career within the humanitarian sector. As an EU Aid Volunteer, you will be able to upgrade your skills within the field of humanitarian aid through in-depth training and hands-on field experience in a non-EU country affected by disaster.
    Currently we are looking for a Resilience Advisor – Junior EU Aid Volunteer to be deployed at DRC’s Office in Nairobi (roving), Kenya for 6 months.
    ELIGIBILITY AND EXCEPTION CRITERIA:
    Candidates applying for the EU Aid Volunteer position must be:

    An EU citizen or a long-term resident in an EU Member State. To learn more about the exact definition of long-term residency.
    Minimum 18 years of age.

    Please note that candidates must be available for an EU face-to-face training from 30th June to 14th July 2019 to be considered for the position.
    Additionally, all EU Aid Volunteers 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.

    CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS
    As an EU Aid Volunteer your expenses during trainings and deployment will be covered, including travel costs, insurance, and accommodation. In addition, EU Aid Volunteers will receive a monthly sub-sistence allowance covering everyday expenses during deployment, such as food, local transportation, etc.

  • Regional Protection Coordinator

    Regional Protection Coordinator

    The DRC Regional Protection Coordinator will play a strategic role in leading the protection in humanitarian and nexus contexts for DRC East Africa and Great Lakes Region. A part from guiding the strategic vision for DRC’s protection response at the regional and national level, she/he will also play a pivotal role in providing learning opportunities on the most relevant and up-to-date protection related issues, thematic areas and initiatives. This post will also proactively provide evidenced based analysis to support and nurture the durable solutions frameworks and advocacy initiative on behalf of internally displaced people, refugees and other people affected by displacement in the region.
    She/he will report directly to the Deputy Regional Director and collaborate closely with the Protection Unit in Copenhagen, as well as the other coordinators in the region.
    Responsibilities

    Lead technical support to country operations and protection staff, particularly in the following programmatic areas: protection information management, protection monitoring, community-based protection and psychosocial support, child protection, GBV, and legal assistance.
    Provide technical inputs into the development of programme, outcome level protection tools and guidance, as requested.
    Support in country capacity on Protection Information Management (PIM) as per international standards and principles.
    Advise the countries and regional office on protection in strategic documents and proposals and ensure that protection, gender, diversity and age, and conflict sensitivity are mainstreamed and adequately reflected in relevant strategic documents, decisions and practice.
    Contribute to / take lead in developing DRC and joint policy position papers / briefs and advocacy messaging on thematic protection issues in close collaboration with the regional advocacy coordinator.
    Provide technical guidance on developing protection integrated programme for the region.
    Participate in regional, and/or national meetings and clusters to represent displacement people’s concerns as well as propose solutions.
    Take the lead in raising the protection profile of DRC in the region by conducting external trainings, participates in seminars and provide with quality protection responses.
    Ensure links with Regional Office initiatives such as the Regional Mixed Migration Secretariat (RMMS) and Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) in coordination with the Regional Communication and Advocacy Coordinator and under the supervision of the Regional Deputy Director.
    Provide surge support to country programmes, when essential
    Ensure a regular and proactive communication with the protection unit at the HQ level, in Copenhagen

    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:

    Post-graduate qualification in the field of law, political and social sciences/humanities, in general.
    Minimum 10 years of working experience in protection in humanitarian and nexus contexts, of which majority is field-based
    Proven experience in training and development of national and international staff members and organisations.
    Working experience in an international humanitarian organisation or UN agencies
    Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and adaptability
    Excellent networking skills
    Experience working in insecure environments and willingness to travel within the region
    Work related experience from the East Africa and Great Lakes region or similar complex displacement situations.

    Languages:

    Fluent in written and spoken English and French

    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 international staff graded at Employment Band F or competitive salary.

  • Security Governance

    Security Governance

    Responsibilities
    This is a multi-country position with a direct reporting line to the DDG Regional Head of Programme, EAGL. The RSGC will be responsible for working with DDG Programme Managers and other country and regional staff to develop relevant and effective programming in the areas of stability, fragility and resilience, and to ensure quality programming delivery. Further the position will engage with key technical counterparts in other agencies, donor focal points and the technical disciplines within the broader DRC/DDG organisation at both country, regional and global levels.
    Main task and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
    Programme development and programme guidance

    Participate in the design and formulation of DDG AVR programming, as well as contribute to the start-up of new DDG AVR projects.
    Ensure that all AVR activities are coordinated with and complementary to each other and well-coordinated with DRC and external partners.
    Support DDG Programme Managers with proposal development for donor submission
    Dissemination and operationalise guidance on developed practices from DDG AVR globally and in the region as well as monitor trends and practices from the broader AVR community.
    Support DDG programmes to adapt and contextualise global practices to the Kenya and Somalia environments.

    Staff capacity development

    Under the coordination and technical guidance of the Regional Technical Manager, ensure DDG’s Armed Violence Reduction field staff are well trained and have the relevant skills and capacity to deliver program efficiently and effectively.
    Carry out field visits to project sites in support of DDG project implementation staff.
    Provide technical and hand-on support to programme staff during development of funding proposals.

    Programme Quality

    Ensure quality and coherence of the Armed Violence Reduction activities in each country, and monitor and follow up to the implementation of the plan together with country management.
    Ensure a focus on programme quality assurance and lead on the DDG ambitions to be at the forefront programming in its specialised approaches.
    Support the identification of new innovative methods for the improvement of DDG AVR programming in Kenya and Somalia.
    Ensure strong and coherent data management, monitoring and evaluation within AVR, and DDG’s reporting structures working closely with the Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team.
    Support quality programme assessments, baseline studies, reviews and evaluations as well as impact assessment.
    Work closely to with MEL counterparts to ensure that programmes are developed with strong data collection and monitoring mechanisms as well as impact assessment for AVR programming.
    Ensure the incorporation of and focus on Youth and Gender in AVR programming, and guide the advancement of these approaches within the DDG portfolio

    Fundraising and communications

    Support the DDG Regional Technical Manager in resource mobilisation efforts including through technical liaison and engagement with donors, stakeholders and technical working groups, forums etc.
    Coordinate with other actors and stakeholders both at a country specific level and regional level to ensure that DDG AVR programming in well linked into other related initiatives.
    Disseminate results in varied ways to enhance use in reports and in decision making.
    Provide technical support to ensure that DDG is able to articulate and document relevant best practice.
    Ensure documentation and consolidation of success stories, which can be communicated externally.

    Other

    Other tasks as assigned by the Regional Technical Manager and which are related to the above responsibilities.
    Support to countries other than Kenya and Somalia, where feasible and in prior agreement with the Regional Technical Manager.

    About youTo be successful in this role, we expect you to be a positive, mature leader with a proven track record of developing effective initiatives, programmes, and impact.
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate each of DRC’ five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the Regional team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables.
    Collaborating: You lead regional initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

    Moreover, we also expect the following:
    Essential qualifications:

    He/she should have At least 5 years programming experience in the areas of security governance, conflict management, social cohesion, peacebuilding, and stabilisation.
    He/she should have a University Degree, preferably Master’s, in Conflict/Security issues, International Development, International Relations or other relevant subject.
    He/she should have a Minimum of 7years working experience at an international level with humanitarian international NGOs or other operational agencies
    He/she should have a Minimum of 7 years’ field experience in conflict affected areas; experience in east Africa and Great Lakes an advantage
    He/she should have a Strong contextual understanding of the East Africa and Great Lakes region
    He/she should have At least five years’ prior experience in staff mentoring, coaching and/or training
    He/ she should have Proven experience in project management, including planning and project development, budget management, reporting, staff management and monitoring and evaluation
    He/ She should be fluent in English and good French language skills
    He/she should possess a High degree of computer literacy Desirable:
    Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles.
    Ability to multi-task and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines.
    Identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required.
    Experience of leading the implementation of operational improvements and the persistence to achieve change in a challenging environment.
    Ability to operate and think strategically, coupled with proven analytical skills and the use of these to problem solve and make firm decisions.
    Aptitude and openness to change, with an ability to lead change management

    Conditions
    Availability: 1st May 2019
    Duty station: Nairobi, with frequent travel throughout the East Africa and Great Lakes region as required, this is a non-family and unaccompanied positon.
    Reporting: DDG Regional Head of Programme
    Duration: Until 31st December 2019, contract possibility of extension, subject to performance and funding.
    Contract: Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates available at under Vacancies graded as Band N.M- F for qualified National staff the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff in Uganda.
    Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework. 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.

  • Security Governance Coordinator (RSGC) DDG, East Africa and Great Lakes

    Security Governance Coordinator (RSGC) DDG, East Africa and Great Lakes

    Overall purpose of the role:
    This is a multi-country position with a direct reporting line to the DDG Regional Head of Programme, EAGL. The RSGC will be responsible for working with DDG Programme Managers and other country and regional staff to develop relevant and effective programming in the areas of stability, fragility and resilience, and to ensure quality programming delivery. Further the position will engage with key technical counterparts in other agencies, donor focal points and the technical disciplines within the broader DRC/DDG organisation at both country, regional and global levels.
    Responsibilities:
    Programme development and programme guidance

    Participate in the design and formulation of DDG AVR programming, as well as contribute to the start-up of new DDG AVR projects.
    Ensure that all AVR activities are coordinated with and complementary to each other and well-coordinated with DRC and external partners.
    Support DDG Programme Managers with proposal development for donor submission
    Dissemination and operationalise guidance on developed practices from DDG AVR globally and in the region as well as monitor trends and practices from the broader AVR community.
    Support DDG programmes to adapt and contextualise global practices to the Kenya and Somalia environments

    Staff capacity development

    Under the coordination and technical guidance of the Regional Technical Manager, ensure DDG’s Armed Violence Reduction field staff are well trained and have the relevant skills and capacity to deliver program efficiently and effectively.
    Carry out field visits to project sites in support of DDG project implementation staff.
    Provide technical and hand-on support to programme staff during development of funding proposals.

    Programme Quality

    Ensure quality and coherence of the Armed Violence Reduction activities in each country, and monitor and follow up to the implementation of the plan together with country management.
    Ensure a focus on programme quality assurance and lead on the DDG ambitions to be at the forefront programming in its specialised approaches.
    Support the identification of new innovative methods for the improvement of DDG AVR programming in Kenya and Somalia.
    Ensure strong and coherent data management, monitoring and evaluation within AVR, and DDG’s reporting structures working closely with the Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team.
    Support quality programme assessments, baseline studies, reviews and evaluations as well as impact assessment.
    Work closely to with MEL counterparts to ensure that programmes are developed with strong data collection and monitoring mechanisms as well as impact assessment for AVR programming.
    Ensure the incorporation of and focus on Youth and Gender in AVR programming, and guide the advancement of these approaches within the DDG portfolio

    Fundraising and communications

    Support the DDG Regional Technical Manager in resource mobilisation efforts including through technical liaison and engagement with donors, stakeholders and technical working groups, forums etc.
    Coordinate with other actors and stakeholders both at a country specific level and regional level to ensure that DDG AVR programming in well linked into other related initiatives.
    Disseminate results in varied ways to enhance use in reports and in decision making.
    Provide technical support to ensure that DDG is able to articulate and document relevant best practice.
    Ensure documentation and consolidation of success stories, which can be communicated externally.

    Other

    Other tasks as assigned by the Regional Technical Manager and which are related to the above responsibilities.
    Support to countries other than Kenya and Somalia, where feasible and in prior agreement with the Regional Technical Manager.

    About you

    At least 5 years programming experience in the areas of security governance, conflict management, social cohesion, peacebuilding, and stabilisation.
    Minimum of 7years working experience at an international level with humanitarian international NGOs or other operational agencies
    Minimum of 7 years field experience in conflict affected areas; experience in east Africa and Great Lakes an advantage
    Strong contextual understanding of the East Africa and Great Lakes region
    At least five years prior experience in staff mentoring, coaching and/or training
    Proven experience in project management, including planning and project development, budget management, reporting, staff management and monitoring and evaluation
    Fluency in English and good French language skills
    High degree of computer literacy

    All DRC staff should master the 5 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

    We offer
    Length of contract: 1 year renewable
    Employment Band: F, Non-manager
    Duty station: Nairobi (non-accompanied)

  • ReDSS Regional Deputy Coordinator

    ReDSS Regional Deputy Coordinator

    Background
    The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) is a coalition of 13 NGOs working in the search of durable solutions in East Africa. ReDSS Secretariat is hosted by DRC and based in Nairobi with a country unit for Somalia and about to start a country unit in Ethiopia. ReDSS is a coordination and information hub that focuses on research and knowledge management, program support, capacity development, learning, and policy influencing. ReDSS Steering committee is composed of DRC, IRC and NRC.
    Overall purpose of the role
    The ReDSS Regional Deputy coordinator will be responsible for supporting ReDSS members and partners in the region on solutions programing, knowledge management, capacity development and learning. The deputy coordinator will be acting coordinator when required and will represent ReDSS members in relevant fora and coordination mechanisms.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Strategic and programing support to ReDSS members and partners

    Provide strategic and programing support to ReDSS members and partners in developing and using durable solutions programmatic tools to ensure high quality solutions programing for displacement affected communities in Horn and East Africa
    Lead and facilitate processes to inform real time learning and support iterative decision making in solutions programming
    Facilitate cross countries program learning based on ReDSS learning strategy principles (collaborative, adaptive, iterative and locally-led)
    Bring governments, humanitarian and development actors together to discuss collective outcomes and invest in joint programing and learning
    Convene ReDSS internal and external partners on a regular basis to discuss solutions programing and use findings and evidence from Solution analyses and research to inform better programing

    Capacity development

    Lead ReDSS capacity development workplan and update its strategy
    Lead ReDSS trainings and mentorship programs
    Facilitate workshops to promote cross-learning and carry out dissemination of ReDSS learning tools as appropriate

    Research and knowledge management

    Update and maintain ReDSS research agenda and monitor impact and uptake
    Integrate a flexible, collaborative and iterative learning approach into ReDSS activities
    Lead and coordinate research and analysis in different countries in the region (secondary collection of durable solutions data, analyses of humanitarian/development strategies, policies and legislation etc.) and the production and dissemination of quality reports.
    Lead the development of high quality case studies on lessons learnt from measurement of impact, sectorial/thematic issues and analysis of actions based on ReDSS learning framework, including learning from failure

    Representation and ReDSS deputy role

    Represent ReDSS with a diverse range of governments, humanitarian and development actors, UN agencies, private sector and academia
    Represent ReDSS in high level meetings and forum at regional and global level
    Acting ReDSS Coordinator when required

    Management

    Ensure strong leadership and clear communication of vision, strategies, procedures and guidelines and that ReDSS strategy is delivered with high quality
    Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality controls
    Ensures the development and implementation of an effective MEAL system that measures the relevance, use and impact of ReDSS work
    Ensure internal information sharing and coordination among ReDSS members
    Line management responsibility: performance management and staff development of staff under his/ her supervision and ), including oversight of recruitment processes alongside ReDSS 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.

    Reporting Arrangements:
    The ReDSS Regional Deputy Coordinator will report to the ReDSS Coordinator.
    Qualifications

    Masters’ degree in social studies, political science, program management, international relations, international development or relevant field
    Minimum 8 years of experience in similar positions involving programme planning, monitoring and complex grants management with a consortium of partners
    Strong knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of East and Horn of Africa region; more specifically on displacement, with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts
    Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization
    Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality programs and lessons learnt tools with ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner
    Strong programme and grant management skills
    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
    Strong experience in translating evidence and research into programming guidance
    Proven experience and strong interest in supporting community engagement and accountability processes
    Excellent coordination, inter-personal facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors, Government agencies, etc
    Good IT command, close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites and experience of applying ICT (information communications technology) to knowledge management
    Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability

    Languages

    Fluent in spoken and written English

    Conditions
    Availability: February 2019
    Duty Station: Nairobi
    Contract: One year contract. National terms and conditions apply in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff.
    Commitments
    DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.
    DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

  • ReDSS Regional Deputy Coordinator

    ReDSS Regional Deputy Coordinator

    Background
    The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) is a coalition of 13 NGOs working in the search of durable solutions in East Africa. ReDSS Secretariat is hosted by DRC and based in Nairobi with a country unit for Somalia and about to start a country unit in Ethiopia. ReDSS is a coordination and information hub that focuses on research and knowledge management, program support, capacity development, learning, and policy influencing. ReDSS Steering committee is composed of DRC, IRC and NRC.
    Overall purpose of the role
    The ReDSS Regional Deputy coordinator will be responsible for supporting ReDSS members and partners in the region on solutions programing, knowledge management, capacity development and learning. The deputy coordinator will be acting coordinator when required and will represent ReDSS members in relevant fora and coordination mechanisms.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Strategic and programing support to ReDSS members and partners

    Provide strategic and programing support to ReDSS members and partners in developing and using durable solutions programmatic tools to ensure high quality solutions programing for displacement affected communities in Horn and East Africa
    Lead and facilitate processes to inform real time learning and support iterative decision making in solutions programming
    Facilitate cross countries program learning based on ReDSS learning strategy principles (collaborative, adaptive, iterative and locally-led)
    Bring governments, humanitarian and development actors together to discuss collective outcomes and invest in joint programing and learning
    Convene ReDSS internal and external partners on a regular basis to discuss solutions programing and use findings and evidence from Solution analyses and research to inform better programing

    Capacity development

    Lead ReDSS capacity development workplan and update its strategy
    Lead ReDSS trainings and mentorship programs
    Facilitate workshops to promote cross-learning and carry out dissemination of ReDSS learning tools as appropriate

    Research and knowledge management

    Update and maintain ReDSS research agenda and monitor impact and uptake
    Integrate a flexible, collaborative and iterative learning approach into ReDSS activities
    Lead and coordinate research and analysis in different countries in the region (secondary collection of durable solutions data, analyses of humanitarian/development strategies, policies and legislation etc.) and the production and dissemination of quality reports.
    Lead the development of high quality case studies on lessons learnt from measurement of impact, sectorial/thematic issues and analysis of actions based on ReDSS learning framework, including learning from failure

    Representation and ReDSS deputy role

    Represent ReDSS with a diverse range of governments, humanitarian and development actors, UN agencies, private sector and academia
    Represent ReDSS in high level meetings and forum at regional and global level
    Acting ReDSS Coordinator when required

    Management

    Ensure strong leadership and clear communication of vision, strategies, procedures and guidelines and that ReDSS strategy is delivered with high quality
    Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality controls
    Ensures the development and implementation of an effective MEAL system that measures the relevance, use and impact of ReDSS work
    Ensure internal information sharing and coordination among ReDSS members
    Line management responsibility: performance management and staff development of staff under his/ her supervision and ), including oversight of recruitment processes alongside ReDSS 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.

    Reporting Arrangements:
    The ReDSS Regional Deputy Coordinator will report to the ReDSS Coordinator.
    Qualifications

    Masters’ degree in social studies, political science, program management, international relations, international development or relevant field
    Minimum 8 years of experience in similar positions involving programme planning, monitoring and complex grants management with a consortium of partners
    Strong knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of East and Horn of Africa region; more specifically on displacement, with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts
    Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization
    Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality programs and lessons learnt tools with ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner
    Strong programme and grant management skills
    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
    Strong experience in translating evidence and research into programming guidance
    Proven experience and strong interest in supporting community engagement and accountability processes
    Excellent coordination, inter-personal facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors, Government agencies, etc
    Good IT command, close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites and experience of applying ICT (information communications technology) to knowledge management
    Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and to demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability

    Languages

    Fluent in spoken and written English

    Conditions
    Availability: February 2019
    Duty Station: Nairobi
    Contract: One year contract. National terms and conditions apply in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff.
    Commitments
    DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.
    DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.