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: 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: Operations Director
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
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