Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Regional Partnership Advisor
Background
The
Danish Refugee Council (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.
DRC
is implementing a large scale-up project to respond to the drought in the Horn
of Africa and contribute to famine prevention efforts.
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 Partnership Advisor (PA) will be responsible for the
oversight and provision of technical support to respective partnership
units/focal points in country operations to ensure partners are adhering to
project deliverables, DRC compliance procedures, and technical implementation
standards.
The
PA will be responsible for ensuring country delivery teams and mechanisms
regarding partnerships are fit for purpose, and provide day-to-day solutions to
operational challenges.
The
PA will work alongside leads within the Project Management Unit to closely
track project deliverables and maintain close communication with DRC regional
office.
This
position is subject to confirmation of funding, anticipated start date is 15
March and the successful candidate must be able to deploy with 15 days’ notice.
Responsibilities:
· Substantially
coordinate partnership capacity assessments with in country teams ensuring
assessments capture absorption capacity, and implementation frameworks are in
line with donor and DRC requirements;
· Lead on
the development of partnership units with in country teams ensuring all
partners are adhering to project deliverables;
· Support
the COP and Grants Management Coordinator on contributing to addressing in a
timely manner all comments by donors on proposals and reports with strong
coordination with DRC HQ GMU and finance;
· Provide
ad-hoc support to programme PMU staff related to involvement of partners;
· Provide
day-to-day support to project Country Leads for the development, planning and
management of partnership
· Support
the coordination and communication between the project team and the DRC Country
Offices to ensure optimal cooperation and collaboration so that project is
supported, integrated, and follows all applicable DRC policies and processes;
· When
assigned, take responsibility for implementing specific risk mitigation
measures outlined in the EMP Risk Matrix; and
· Provide
support on ensuring implementing partners are utilizing technical optimal
approaches to implementation across all sectors. This will require close
coordination with the Emergency Technical Advisor to ensure global standards
are harmonized across all country operations.
· Lead on
the compilation and consolidation of reporting from in-country partnerships and
conduct Real Time Reviews to feed into MEAL mechanisms established.
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
· Minimum
bachelor’s degree in in relevant field.
· 8-10
years’ experience in managing the implementation of complex programmes,
including the involvement of implementing partners
· Experience
in working in consortia with multi-donors, multi-partners
· Experience
of working with large awards
· Excellent
organisational and planning skills
· Proven
ability to work independently, with a clear understanding of risk escalation
requirements
· Proven
ability to propose creative solutions to challenges, and proven ability deliver
results within a flexible and adaptive framework
· Proven
capability in budget and financial management, VFM, and needs-based cost
reduction
· Successful
experience working within culturally and politically diverse teams and
institutions, in a fluid and dynamic environment
· Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, including ability to engage
diplomatically
· Knowledge
of Swahili, Amharic or Somali an added advantage.
· Previous
experience in the Horn of Africa or East Africa desirable.
Conditions
Contract: Salary
and other conditions are offered in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment
for Staff; Employment band NM F
Duty
station: To be determined – Nairobi, Kenya; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia;
or Mogadishu, Somalia with some travel
Availability: March
2023
Reporting
Line: Chief of Party
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 Feb 2023.
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