Deputy Chief of Party
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
on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally
displaced, migrants, and host communities in Burundi, Ethiopia, Djibouti,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and
Uganda.
Project Background
The Danish Refugee Council
(DRC) is implementing a large scale-up project to respond to the drought in the
Horn of Africa and contribute to famine prevention efforts. At the current time
the project will specifically be implemented in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia,
with some displacement research extending into Djibouti.
Overall purpose of the
role
Reporting to the Chief of
Party, the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will be responsible for the planning,
management and oversight of delivery of all project activities, ensuring
quality control, and the overall responsiveness of the assistance. The DCOP
will be responsible for ensuring country delivery teams and mechanisms are fit
for purpose, providing day-to-day solutions to operational challenges and
closely tracking project deliverable. The DCOP will serve as a key member of
project leadership alongside the Chief of Party (COP), and will therefore also
be responsible for team management, project governance, reporting, award
management, code of conduct compliance, and risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide
leadership and direction in project implementation and delivery especially
implementing compliant, timely and on-budget activities to achieve the
greatest impact toward programme goals and objectives;
- Lead
on dynamic project work planning, ensuring all project commitments are
translated into pragmatic and actionable sequences with adequate resources
assigned and systematic tracking to ensure effective completion;
- Lead
project coordination with the relevant country operations stakeholders
(Project Country Leads, Area Managers, Heads of Support Services and
department managers) to ensure optimal cooperation and collaboration so
that the project is efficiently supported and integrated into the Country
Offices, and so that the project follows all applicable DRC and donor
policies and processes;
- Support
the Project Manager and DRC Finance teams to produce accurate and
compliant financial forecasts (internal and external) and project
financial reporting;
- Working
alongside the COP, foster and maintain a productive, respectful, and
collaborative working environment for all project staff, not only those
under the DCOP’s direct line management;
- Support
the COP to prepare and submit programmatic reports for the donor, relevant
country governments, project partners and DRC as required;
- Support
the COP to maintain and update the project Risk Matrix with specific focus
on operational and compliance risks. When assigned, take responsibility
for implementing specific risk mitigation measures outlined in the project
Risk Matrix;
- Support
the COP to develop and strengthen partnerships by focusing on ensuring
relevant partnerships are compliant with DRC procedures and compliant with
technical global standards;
- Lead
project compliance with donor requirements, for example code of conduct,
ensuring regular and transparent reporting on compliance issues such as
aid diversion. The DCOP will support with the submission of periodic
project compliance reports
About you
In this position, you are
expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
- Striving
for excellence: You
focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and
encourage feedback.
- Taking
the lead: You
take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively
and honestly.
- Demonstrating
integrity: You
act in line with our vision and values.
Qualifications and
Experience
Essential:
- Minimum
bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- A
minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the international humanitarian
aid with at least five years’ experience in a similar operational role
(Operations Manager, Deputy Chief of Party, Implementation Manager);
- Demonstrated
experience working with displaced populations in an emergency setting
together with at least 5 years of delivering large-scale operations;
- Strong
project management experience, including resource management, work
planning, implementation oversight and periodic review, and compliance
management;
- Demonstrated
experience with remote team management, as well as direct management of
diverse teams;
- Proven
background in large grants and award management;
- Demonstrated
experience in managing and delivering large multi-location programs in
complex operating environments;
- Operational
expertise and experience in emergency and/or humanitarian aid programming;
- Robust
project planning and delivery skills;
- High-level
communications and interpersonal skills together with robust analytical
and problem-solving skills;
- A
demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host
governments, donors, partners, local organizations, and other
stakeholders; and
- Fluent
in written and spoken English.
- Knowledge
of Swahili, Amharic or Somali an added advantage
Desirable:
- Previous
experience in the Horn of Africa or East Africa desirable
Conditions
Contract: This position is subject
to confirmation of funding and it’s a one year contract with possibility
of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions
are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment; Employment band M-E2
Availability:
Anticipated start date is 15 March and the successful candidate must be able to
deploy
with 15 days’ notice
Duty station: To be determined –
Nairobi, Kenya; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; or Mogadishu, Somalia with frequent
travel (more than 50%)
Reporting Line: Regional Chief of
Party
Key Stakeholders:
- People
of concern, IDPs and refugees
- DRC’s
country teams in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia
- Donors
and government representatives
- DRC
support units (Finance, Administration and Logistics)
Providing equal
opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and
positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All
applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age,
ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation,
marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and
appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills,
backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to
ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of
concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest
standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code
of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and
harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part
of the recruitment process
How to Apply
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 job.
Please submit your
application and CV in English no later than 28th
February, 2023
