Danish Refugee Council
Regional 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 Operations Director for the Region, the Chief of Party will provide
strategic guidance and holds overall responsibility for the achievement of the
project’s intended results, ensuring that deliverables are submitted on time
and to a high standard and that the programme is delivering against its
intended objectives, and ensuring an integrated vision among different
components and actors.
S/he
will serve as the principal point of contact with the donor, oversee the
programme components, be responsible for risk management of the programme as
well ensuring robust and meaningful programme learning and adaptation is
embedded
Key
responsibilities
· Be
responsible for the leadership, oversight and management of the delivery of
expected results throughout the life of the programme, consistent with the
contract objectives.
· Serve
as the principal point of contact with the donor, overseeing all formal and
informal communications and providing timely updates on delivery, including
risks and challenges.
· Be
responsible for the ongoing active risk management of the programme, ensuring
there is a programme culture of risk management at all levels, that the donor
and DRC are kept informed and engaged on the project’s risks and management
strategy, and that there is embedded and iterative business continuity
planning.
· Lead on
project delivery, including strategic direction and performance management,
component design and delivery, team management, and research and learning.
· Provide
and maintain a single programmatic and technical approach, ensuring a strong
shared vision of the programme, robust coordination mechanisms with DRC and
partners, and that the programme team teams have the needed programmatic and
technical resources to plan, deliver and oversee quality programming and
activities.
· Assume
full responsibility over the programme team, with direct line management of the
Deputy Chief of Party and project management unit leads. Manage all team
members and support respectful and positive working relationships which allow
for the effective implementation of all activities.
· Ensure
technical sector approaches are in line with DRC global standards and best
practices are mainstreamed in different country operations.
· Lead on
the consolidation and revision of lessons learnt, best practices and evaluation
on the impact of emergency interventions in the different country operations.
· Lead on
the involvement in national and regional coordination structures to ensure
adequate and timely interventions in the different country operations.
· Lead on
the inclusion of partnerships by ensuring selected partners’ implementation
approach are in line with DRC global standards and ensure accountability
structures are in place;
· Oversee
and manage the programme’s relationship with local government authorities and
other stakeholders, including representing the programme in local, national,
and international meetings and events as appropriate.
· Ensure
robust, regular, and organised coordination between programme support services
teams, DRC Country and Area offices and partners.
· Ensure
the project Safety and Security Plan is being fully implemented and reviewed/adapted
as conditions demand.
· Collaborate
with the DRC Senior Management Team to make decisions and manage security
incidents at a local level
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 law, social sciences, international development, or other
relevant field.
· A
minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the international humanitarian aid
with at least five years’ experience in a similar role (Chief of Party, Deputy
Chief of Party, Team Lead, Deputy Team Lead);
· Demonstrated
experience working with displaced populations in an emergency setting together
with at least 5 years of managing large-scale operations;
· A
degree in a related field, such as international relations, migration, human
rights, law, or social sciences;
· Proven
background in large grants and award management;
· Demonstrated
experience in managing large multi-location programs in complex operating
environments, preferably with experience managing multi-organization teams;
· Technical
expertise and experience in emergency and/or humanitarian aid programming;
· Robust
analytical and strategic planning skills;
· Demonstrable
track record of meeting or exceeding program targets, whilst maintaining
technical quality;
· Highly
diplomatic with excellent political awareness and understanding;
· High-level
communications and interpersonal 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
Desirable:
· Previous
experience in the Horn of Africa or East Africa desirable
· Ability
to prepare basic training modules on accounting management and conduct on the
job trainings.
· Ability
to prepare donor budgets will be an advantage.
Conditions
Contract: 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: 15
March 2023
Duty
station: To be determined – Nairobi, Kenya; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
or Mogadishu, Somalia with frequent travel (more than 50%)
Reporting
Line: Operations Director
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
Application
and CV
Only
motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required
qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC
only accepts applications sent via our online-application on THIS LINK.
Please
submit your application and CV in English no later than 28th February, 2023
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